On a tight budget, it may be tough to eat healthy and nutritious foods. But a balanced diet which supplies healthful nutrients is vital to good health. Eating healthy is not easy, as oftentimes we don’t have time to seek out healthy meals. It is much more convenient to heat up an instant food frozen [...]
Flax seeds contain many nutrients which have a favorable effect on human health. Flaxseed nutrition provides omega-3 fats, carotene, lignans, soluble fiber, high quality protein, thiamine (Vitamin B1), riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, iron, zinc. Also small amount of minerals; zinc, iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus are present.
Flax is valued for its important [...]
Flaxseeds, also known as linseed in European countries are brown colored seeds which are similar in appearance to sesame seeds. These are available all through the year. Flaxseeds are a health food desired by health conscious people mainly because they are rich in omega-3 fats. Ground flaxseeds are better for digestion.
Flaxseeds should be ground in [...]
How to boost your immune system- Part II
Immunity Boosters and Health II
Vitamin E:
Vitamin E is a crucial immuno-booster. Surveys conducted showed that 40% of older Americans consumed two thirds below the recommended dietary allowance. Research studies show when elderly people consumed 400 to 800 IU vitamin E, there was a significant reduction in infections. Megadoses [...]
How to boost your immune system- Part I
Immunity Boosters and health
Food and Nutrition is critical to maintain and establish good functional immune system health. Hence, the role of nutrients on immunity warrants a more detailed study. Macronutrients i.e. adequate amounts of protein and calories are necessary to make the body’s defense mechanisms strong. Protein [...]
Effects of Alcohol on Health and Disease
Alcohol can lead to obesity. Since alcohol contains seven calories per gram, it has a high caloric density. For example, the beer belly of some construction workers is no surprise. A daily six-pack of Bud amounts to approximately 900 calories per day and can result in adding an additional [...]
What is Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis means porous bone; in which the bones become fragile and can fractured easily. It is a silent, chronic yet preventable disease.
Calcium poor diet is a contributing factor that can make bones less dense, ultimately weak and brittle. As the body ages, it gets some of the calcium it needs from the bones [...]
Weight control is crucial to maintain a healthy and disease free life. It is up to you to discipline yourself to do the things necessary for weight loss. You will lose weight if you make sensible food choices, cut back on portion sizes and increase your activity.
A good weight loss plan will help you lose [...]
The effects of caffeine on human health are very interesting to research. Caffeine does not have a very positive effect on long term health. In the short term, caffeine does pep up metabolism and seems to improve alertness. Why else do a lot of students gulp down caffeinated coffee to stay awake studying all night?
Caffeine [...]
Dairy foods are still a part of a nutritionally balanced diet for most people but there are others who would limit the consumption. Have you met anyone who does not drink milk or consume dairy products and claims to have an “allergy” to them? While many people improve their calcium intake by consuming dairy foods, [...]
