You may wonder what all the fuss is about when it comes to what you eat. Why does it even matter what you eat? Food is food, right?

In fact, food is nutrition, not just for our bodies, but also for our spirits and senses. While we may not worry about the amount of saturated fat or monounsaturated fat we eat, our bodies certainly do.

Over a certain period of time, saturated fats can lead to a build up of arterial plaque, which can cause damage to your heart, even causing...

There are very many types of minerals that the body requires and all in different amounts. Trace elements as the name suggests are the minerals which the body doesn't really need in abundance. We will look at fat soluble minerals in specific. This is because many bodybuilders especially the cutters end up with major mineral deficiencies without knowing how it happened.

Well, fat soluble minerals are absorbed into the body and then transported around the body using fat. So if...

Are you trying to lose weight, but just can't seem to get those junk-food cravings under control? Do you find yourself eating, or snacking on something when you really are not that hungry? If so, you are not alone, and there is a way to to overcome these cravings, and it may be easier than you might think.

But in order to overcome these cravings you need the right foods to help you do so. This is where nuts come in. They are high in vitamins, minerals, protein, and fat, and...

Junk foods are those that are ready to be consumed foods that contain very high levels of sugar, salt, or saturated fats; they can actually be devoid of fruits, dietary fiber, and even vegetables. The informal term "junk food" has been applied to foods that have no nutritional value, or if ever they have, it is on a very low level. They are really perceived as something unhealthy when taken on a regular basis, and for those who are not considered healthy and consume junk foods...

Regardless of the sort of chocolates and on how they're prepared or produced, the nutritional facts and factor are similar to all other chocolate food, sugar, carbohydrates, fat, proteins, calories as well as dietary fibers. Chocolates are preferred by individuals of all ages. The fattening and fat substance in chocolate commonly stimulate undesirable effects on health. Dark chocolates are satisfying compare to white or milk chocolates, but even these dark chocolates sustain many...

Everyone knows that the food they eat has a profound effect upon their health.  Cultures that traditionally eat little meat are inevitably healthier, live longer, and live better quality of life than those that eat a meat heavy diet.  While the vegetarian diet has always had proponents, for both ethical and health related reasons, the increase in the number and quality of ingredients and the clearly documented benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle has created new interest in this...

I should start this article with a caveat; if you are a vegan, some of these protein sources won't suit you.  However, if you are following a vegetarian diet , all of the following protein sources are both good for you and fairly inexpensive.

Eggs

For the ova-lacto vegetarian, eggs can turn into a major protein source.  Not only are they remarkably flexible, meshing with a variety of foods seamlessly, they have high quality, readily available protein.  Rather...

Recent surveys show that about 3.2 percent of American adults are vegetarians, with an additional 10 percent saying they practice a largely vegetarian diet. While these numbers may seem small percentage wise, the vegetarians and vegetarian-inclined represent 7.3 and 22.8 million people respectively. Together, that's almost the entire population of America's neighbors to the north, Canada!

There are a lot of reasons for people to consider a vegetarian diet, and with so many...

When most people think of abs exercises , the first thing that comes to mind is trying to do as many sit-ups or crunches as possible before you collapse. If you've ever tried to do as many sit-ups as you can, day in and day out, you also know that seeing any real results around your waistline rarely happens. It's a frustrating experience and is enough to make you abandon your ab workouts for good.

If this is you, you'll be happy to know that you can get your six-pack abs without...

Pomegranate is a super berry that, for many years, was used as a decoration in the home, particularly around Christmas. Many people had no idea what it even tasted like. They only knew it was a unique piece of super berry. A lot has changed since then! Today, when we think of pomegranate, we think of the many benefits it provides for our body. One of the benefits that have made pomegranate extremely popular is its enhancement abilities, especially the pomegranate extract veggie...