Not just reserved for Thanksgiving dinner any longer, turkey is a rich source of essential nutrients that makes it a healthy choice any time of year. Many people once considered turkey as just a centerpiece of Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, only to be eaten once a year. With less saturated fat and calories than red…
Cheese is relatively high in fat and may receive negative attention from health-conscious consumers; however, it can be part of a balanced diet. Because it is relatively high in fat, cheese tends to have a bad reputation among dieters and the health conscious. It contains higher levels of saturated fat than other foods, which is…
Not all chocolate is bad chocolate. Blood pressure and cholesterol are only a few of the many things positively affected by the consumption of chocolate. Chocolate: The ultimate gift. We love it milky, dark, white, crunchy, smooth, alone or in desserts. One piece of chocolate can make a horrible day seem all that much better….
Read the ingredients on the foods your purchase. Research the health effects of food ingredients. Don’t let big business control your diet! Every day we unknowingly consume dangerous additives and poisonous chemicals in our drinking water and food, many of which have been allowed into the market by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)….
Government and health agencies are constantly tell us to reduce the amount of sodium in the diet. But is this the best advice for the hard training athlete? Sodium is a chemical which is found naturally in the body and in lots of different foods as well as ordinary table salt. It is essential to…
Toxins are everywhere and no less than in many of today’s food. Knowing what they are can help avoid the many diseases those foods are known to cause. In an effort to provide nutrition and yet make a profit, many food producers have found ways to produce more food on less land and prevent pests…
The healthiest breads on the market are often the ones we sacrifice nutrition for in favour of flavour and texture Breads which are the healthiest for us often get passed up when it comes to deciding on the newest addition to your breadbox. Many consumers will opt for the bread that makes a softer sandwich,…
Consumption of high calorie foods is possible to control with an understanding of daily calorie requirements and the source of calories in everyday foods. Special coffees with whipped cream and caramel sauce, burgers with two patties, mushroom sauce and cheese, bagels with cream cheese and all the delightful-tasting food options available today easily put us…
An article explaining the protein content and utilization of common foods. Protein is a fundamental amount of the human diet and can be found in a variety of foods. Protein is used by the body to both build and repair muscle tissue. It is a primary nutritional source for bodybuilders, athletes, and people concerned about…
Reading food labels helps you determine the nutrient and caloric content of a food, as well as its serving size and ingredients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires packaged food to display certain information on its label, such as the name and nutrition content of the food. These requirements are legally mandated by…