Super Foods

So how much do you think you know about protein? I think most people are extremely confused on this issue thanks to boatloads of misinformation out there from people trying to sell high protein diets and others trying to keep you eating unhealthy animal protein. Let’s start with the basics. Protein by definition means primary substance. Protein is an important ...

Most gym-goers have one objective in mind: to build muscle. If you think you need to gain muscle to get the body you desire, so be it. Following are 10 foods you need to build muscle. Make sure your diet contains a lot of these items. Eggs: Eggs are a cheap source of protein. The protein quality that you get ...

What are the best 3 super foods or fruits for diabetics? The answer is rather simple. There are many fruits that diabetics can eat still there are some fruits with high sugar content that are not strongly recommended. The fruits that are strongly recommended as healthier for diabetics are frozen as well as fresh. The worst fruits in the list ...

1. Fast food has a very high energy density. About 65 percent higher than a typical diet and twice as high as recommended healthy diets which makes us eat more than we otherwise would. Energy density refers to the amount of calories an item of food contains in relation to its weight. Foods with a high energy density confuse the ...

If you have suffered or are suffering from bacterial vaginosis you will know how unpleasant it can be. A vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor can be difficult to live with and can cause women to be very self conscious. Many women are happy to visit their doctor for a prescription of antibiotics but on the other hand many women ...

Are you lactose intolerant? Do you take antibiotics on a regular basis? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you may want to supplement your body with lactobacillus acidophilus. Lactobacillus acidophilus is commonly found in the intestines and is considered as the friendly bacteria naturally living in human bodies to help regulate digestion and stool patterns. However, there ...

What are super foods? Science and research have anointed them as anti-stress, life expanding and disease preventing foods. They are legumes, fruits and vegetables that have been around forever. The super foods listed below can be quite beneficial to a diabetic. Almonds and walnuts: Almonds and walnuts are rich in monosaturated good fat that contains many micro nutrients, vitamin E ...

Arthritis affects about one in every five people in the United States according to the National Institutes of Health, That’s a lot of people… and as the population ages it will be even more people. Actually, Arthritis is not one single disease but a category that includes many conditions and disorders that involve your joints. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are ...

Does your metabolism need a boost? Some of the most common side effects of a slow metabolism are tiredness and excess weight and although they might be the effects they are also the cause. The more fat you have in your body the slower your metabolism and the more energy you have the higher your metabolism. This is an ongoing ...

Super foods are not really new. They have always been there and are a part or a normal healthy diet. Our grandparents knew what it meant to have nutritious meals and a balanced diet. Their knowledge of healthy foods came more from experience than from science. Scientific evidence is now validating their experience. Nutrition and healthy living is a growing ...