Published on March 13, 2008 | In Nutrition | Rated
At some point during your breastfeeding relationship with your baby, you may need to express milk with a breast pump. Since there are several types of breast pumps available, choosing the right breast pump can seem to be a daunting task at first glance.
Published on November 5, 2007 | In Nutrition | Rated
Watermelons and health are synonymous as the former packs the goodness of some of the most essential vitamins and minerals. An unbelievable thirst quencher, watermelons re-hydrate the body during the hot summer months.
We live in a grand time of technological development. Computers, the Internet, cell phones, digital cameras and DVDs. But the human body has not 'kept up' with technology. Human beings certainly shouldn't eat technology! But that is happening today as a result of the onslaught of chemicals in our foods and environments, and with the impending threat of chemical warfare.
Published on October 29, 2007 | In Nutrition | Rated
Chocolates are passion and addictive food, but a lot of research also shows that this pleasurable food can have health benefits. The potential health benefit of chocolate is a popular area of study. This article tackles the many benefits of chocolates.
Published on October 18, 2007 | In Nutrition | Rated
Natural organic food is not for everyone. There are many circumstances where even the person who might like to go organic and consume only raw organic food and food products will be at a loss as to how to go about this in an economically practicable manner.
Published on September 20, 2007 | In Nutrition | Rated
There appears to be more to the concept of “comfort food” than people first thought. The idea appears to have links to mental health, evolutionary science, and even biochemistry. Still, no matter what the science behind it, comfort food will always be comfort food.
Published on September 13, 2007 | In Nutrition | Rated
Health care professionals don't yet fully understand why eating disorders are present in some individuals, and not others. But they do have an understanding about the circumstances that may make some people more vulnerable to developing an eating disorder. Eating disorders truly are a matter of life or death, help yourself or a loved one to get the help they need.
Your brain needs a good supply of essential fatty acids to function properly. The body can not produce these fatty acids so you will need to get them through either food sources or supplements in your daily diet.
The human body needs hydration 24/7 to stay healthy, fit and vivacious. It’s not just about quenching thirst; water also flushes out the harmful toxins that accumulate in our body throughout the day. But consumption of water has taken a new turn with the market-capture of bottled water about a decade ago.
Diabetes in the last few years has become widespread. Once considered a rare disease, we all either personally know diabetics or someone whose loved one is battling it. What? Have you been diagnosed with it also? In the past, most diabetics used to be diagnosed at birth or very early in life with what is known as Type 1 diabetes, due to the body's inability to produce enough insulin.
Published on March 29, 2007 | In Nutrition | Rated
A place where farmers brought their homegrown produce to sell, a place where chitchat and local lore traded back and forth, the Farmers’ Market of the American South remains today a vital economic force as well as a lively tourist attraction. You will find vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, breads, jams, cheeses, juices, local specialty foods and crafts.
Published on March 15, 2007 | In Nutrition | Rated
Ever wondered about the red juicy vegetable that sits pretty in your refrigerator! If your answer is negative, then start appreciating the unique qualities that they store within themselves. Within its core lies the antidote for one of the most threatening of ailments, cancer and heart attacks, to name a few. This antidote is known as lycopene, a carotenoid, which lends red color to some of the vegetables like tomatoes, watermelons, etc.
Published on February 15, 2007 | In Nutrition | Rated
Watermelon serves as an excellent source of vital vitamins like vitamin C, A, B6 and B1. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects body cells from damage by free radicals. Damage to the body cells may lead to serious health complications like cancer and chronic heart diseases. Consumption of watermelon reduces the risk of such diseases.
Published on November 23, 2006 | In Nutrition | Rated
Everybody ages, but an increasing number of people are developing neurodegenerative problems that include memory loss, cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease.
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