Prebiotics and Probiotics
by TJ Davis August 2nd, 2010 | Nutrition
There has been a lot of talk recently about the digestive benefits of probiotics. These are living microorganisms which offer a health benefit to their host, including lowering of cholesterol and blood pressure, reducing inflammation, managing lactose intolerance, and boosting immunity. Certain fermented foods - like pickles, miso soup, yogurt, soy sauce, or sauerkraut - contain types of bacteria that aid in healthy digestion. These beneficial bacterial strains include bifidobacterium and lactobacillis, two of the most common probiotics. The way they work is by adding "good" bacteria to your intestinal tract and overcoming the bacterial imbalance called dysbiosis, in
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7 Steps to a Guilt Free You!
by Kendall Ryan June 14th, 2010 | Diet
There is never a dull moment when dieting, unless dull is how you describe your food. There are some simple ways to cut the calories without losing the taste and to maintain your weight. Here is a simple diet plan:
1. Begin your day with multigrain Cheerios with fresh-cut banana on top with low fat or skim milk. Enjoy a cup of unflavored (no syrup) coffee with a splash of skim milk and a teaspoon of sugar.
2. For lunch indulge in a small Caesar salad. Here is the catch: make it yourself. Use iceberg (no nutritional value) or romaine lettuce,
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1. Begin your day with multigrain Cheerios with fresh-cut banana on top with low fat or skim milk. Enjoy a cup of unflavored (no syrup) coffee with a splash of skim milk and a teaspoon of sugar.
2. For lunch indulge in a small Caesar salad. Here is the catch: make it yourself. Use iceberg (no nutritional value) or romaine lettuce,
Vitamin Focus: C
by Louise May 7th, 2010 | Vitamins
You see it boasted on orange juice cartons and fruit snack packs: "Contains 100% Vitamin C in each serving!" But how much vitamin C is this, and what does it do?
What is it and what does it do? Vitamin C is ascorbic acid. It is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the production of collagen. Collagen is found in many forms and used in many parts of the body, including cartilage and connective tissues (of our organs, bones, teeth, tendons, ligaments, etc.). It's just about everywhere! In addition to that, it can be beneficial to take it along
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What is it and what does it do? Vitamin C is ascorbic acid. It is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the production of collagen. Collagen is found in many forms and used in many parts of the body, including cartilage and connective tissues (of our organs, bones, teeth, tendons, ligaments, etc.). It's just about everywhere! In addition to that, it can be beneficial to take it along
So, You Say You Want a Revolution?
by Bea April 19th, 2010 | Children's Health, Health News, Nutrition
What would you do if you learned that your town was the fattest in America?  Well, for the residents of Huntington, West Virginia, this was exactly their predicament in 2008.  All that was going to change, though, when British chef Jamie Oliver heard the news. Jamie Oliver is an all natural chef from England.  Well known for his work in revamping the English public schools food program, his latest project is titled Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, which airs on ABC Friday nights at 9pm Eastern time.
Now, you might be asking what exactly is a food revolution? Â Well, Jamie is
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Now, you might be asking what exactly is a food revolution? Â Well, Jamie is