Health & Nutrition

It has been well accepted that health is not one-dimensional. The definition of health actually consists of physical health, mental health and social adaptability. Being physically fit doesn’t mean you are totally healthy. It is also important to have mental health as well as social wellness. To adapt the society well means people have the abilities to form and maintain ...

If you’re like me, you first heard about nutrition in school, and thought, “boring.” All the dietary facts and statistics are like dates and events in History class. Once we start learning why the events happened, history becomes interesting and relevant to us now. When we learn why it’s important for our current and future lives, good nutrition goes from ...

Calcium citrate is better absorbed than calcium carbonate. Calcium in general is best absorbed when taken in conjunction with Vitamin D, because without it, it would be a wasted absorption. It is fat soluble and works in mineral metabolism and bone growth. Calcium is beneficial in many areas. Calcium helps to repair bones, helps nerve function, muscle contractions, blood clotting, ...

Chicken, like most other meats, is a good source of protein, and is rich in vitamin B as well. It is basically considered to be a good food item for a weight loss diet. The skin of the chicken, however, has a very high fat content and the calories will vary in the different chicken brands, depending upon the presence ...

The number of children and teens that are overweight or obese has more than tripled between the years of 1980 and 2004. While obesity is not restricted by gender, ethnicity or socio-economic status, there is a slightly increased risk for those who are of poorer families. Girls are more likely to be overweight than boys, and Hispanic and African American ...

In order for your body to be healthy, you should find the perfect balance between food an exercise. If you enjoy eating more and don’t want to give that up, you should compensate with more exercises. If you don’t eat that much, than you can ease off on the exercising program. How can you find the balance between food and ...

There’s no doubt that the medifast shakes are the food item that I am most often asked about.  This item is undoubtedly what this diet is known for. I’m often asked just how healthy these shakes are.  The truth is, I believe that they are very nutritionally sound.  I will tell you exactly why I feel this way in the following ...

Food nutrition facts – it is for sure good to know the nutritional values of the most common foods. If you don’t know what you are putting in your mouth, you don’t know how your body is affected by it. The food we eat is composed of lots of raw materials as well as vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, that are ...

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Health and Wellness Coach salaries can vary quite a lot. The U.S. Dept. of Labor Bureau statistics reported that in 2010 that the salary for Health and Wellness Coaches ranged from $23,443 – $61,928 a year. Of course, a lot will depend on the particular career path you choose to take after having received your training. There are wide-ranging opportunities ...