Vitamin D is touted as a nutrient that is good for the bones especially when taken in tandem with calcium. However, the point has been reached that many medical experts and even doctors are thinking that large doses of vitamin D can prevent some [Read More]

You’ve been running for almost 6 months now, but every time you inspect your weight, you start to wonder if your scale is broken because your weight doesn’t seem to be going down at all. But isn’t running good for health and able to burn of [Read More]

Recently, there has been a well-meaning focus on people who are overweight and why these people deserve the respect that is normally forgone all because these people are fat or obese. However, no matter how well-meaning, this focus on obesity has [Read More]

Well, of course, that is, if you’re not careful and watching where you’re running, and you get hit by a car or fall into a deep ditch. Of course, too much running isn’t also good for you if all you want is to lose weight at the expense of y [Read More]

From broccoli and green beans to spinach and green peppers, count all the ways you can fill your plate with greens! Properly prepared, green veggies add color appeal to your meals. Cooked just until tender-crisp, they add flavor appeal. Besides th [Read More]

Though they aren’t sweet, avocados are actually fruit, and they have unheralded health benefits. Avocados provide heart-healthy folate; vitamins E, C, and B6; potassium; and soluble fiber. Their fat is mostly monounsaturated, the kind that’s hear [Read More]

If you read health headlines, you know that obesity is today’s top health epidemic. Why the alarm? Among other reasons, obesity has been cited as a major cause of death and disease, increasing the risks for heart disease, stroke, high blood pressur [Read More]

Your kitchen is stocked with vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables. Now, how do you get those nutrients to your dinner table? Store and prepare fruits and vegetables with care. Improper food storage and prep can leave some nutrients behind. To keep m [Read More]

According to studies conducted by health and diet agencies of the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity has reached somewhat epidemic proportions around the world. At the least, some 2 million people die each from obesity-related diseases or c [Read More]

When you go on a serious diet either for health or to lose some pounds, you can either eat your heart out or you can actually for some diets that are beneficial for the heart. Take note too that eating a heart-healthy diet will not only do your h [Read More]

We normally think of superfood such as vegetables and fruits that should be included in the daily diet. However, it really isn’t easy to always include nutrient-rich foods into everyday meals. This is because some so-called superfood can be exp [Read More]

When talking of a healthy body through a healthy diet, your brain needs food too. What you eat not only affects your body but your brain as well. Your brain also needs to eat and take in nutritional fuel, quality fats, antioxidants, and the best [Read More]