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Nutrition experts say we should eat more whole grains: barley, brown rice, buckwheat (also called bulgar), oatmeal, popcorn, and whole grains. Whole grains provide fiber, a requirement for good health, and are a good source of complex…

Mona learned from her GP that she was gluten-free and dairy-free, so she wondered, "What can I do?" She began researching healthy food and drink consumption and stumbled upon bone broth. Soon she completely changed her eating habits and…

As a health and fitness professional, it's my job to understand terms and definitions that are commonplace in this industry and to keep myself abreast of evolving trends. Through my experience I have found that a number of terms deserve a…

How Does McDonald's Nutrition Stack Up?Fast food is a big part of our lives, whether we eat it or not. We see dozens of ads every day on TV, billboards, buses, email, mobile ads and more. We are constantly reminded of the convenience,…

Home remedies - facts or quackery?Myths and legends are often based on a grain of truth. So I wondered if home remedies, alternative treatments, and folk cures might not also be based on truth. First, let's try to define the term home…

Preventing premature brain aging with common amino acids is the basis of orthomolecular medicine. Large doses of naturally occurring proteins called amino acids can repair the imbalance in the brain and make it malfunction. These amino…

We are all becoming increasingly aware of the need to eat well and exercise to protect our future health and avoid diseases like cancer. But not only what we eat gets into our body. Every day we are surrounded by thousands of chemicals…

No matter how important your health is to you, it can be hard to resist sweet desserts. I think a key success factor in changing your diet and trying to limit your carb intake are having alternatives that are healthier than your regular…

"I'm a size 'healthy,'" proclaimed Queen Latifah when she became Jenny Craig's newest celebrity client. So what was the Oscar-nominated actress and singer's resolution? Somewhat surprisingly: To improve their health. Latifah was…

One way to avoid sugar-based food additives is to avoid the foods that contain them whenever possible. The list is long and includes diet sodas and other beverages, protein shakes, cereals, breakfast bars, sugar-free and frozen desserts,…