The American diet is too high in calories, saturated fat, cholesterol and salt and too low in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. In my opinion one of the most important hidden culprits contributing to the obesity epidemic is high fructose corn syrup. Just visit the center isles of your local grocery store, pick up a few products and read the labels. You will be surprised at how many products contain high fructose corn syrup.

The problem is that high fructose corn syrup gets...

We have a complex relationship with bacteria in our world. Bacteria is present in our intestinal tract, skin, urinary tract and women’s vaginas.

Too much bacteria can make us ill and too little can also make us more vulnerable to illness and effect our bodies natural processes.

It is key to a healthy life to maintain the balance of good bacteria in the body.

What are Probiotics?

Probiotics are "good" bacteria, or...

Often, developing healthy food habit is not as restrictive or as confusing as several individuals imagine. The first and foremost principle of healthy nutrition is simply eating a wide range of foodstuff. This is more important, since varied foodstuff make varied dietary contributions.

Secondly, vegetables, fruits, legumes and grains are necessary, since these foods are high in carbohydrates, fiber, minerals, vitamins, and low in fatty substances and are cholesterol free.

A healthy food regime consists of good nutritional diet that supplements the basic need of body. It supplies the appropriate amount of energy and sufficient raw materials to keep the body healthy. It also provides anti-oxidants that make people feel young and be proud of looking great. Having fair idea of why the body requires healthy food, the next thing is to know more about healthy food and eating methods of healthy food, in order to attain stronger body.

Healthy Food for...

Fast food - just fun, or the first step on a slippery road to dietary disaster? Imagine ... it's been a long day at work and you're too tired to think, never mind cook. Your child's too hungry to wait and too cranky to sit in a restaurant and behave well. Those golden arches or that drive through window are calling to you, promising a speed, inexpensive and just about effortless family meal.

But fast food isn't particularly good food and as you watch your toddler happily...

There are people that think that food, in general -- all food, is sexy. But, that's not what Im talking about... Certain foods make us feel good . They actually have chemicals that make us feel good, by interacting with our hormones or stimulating our brain. Now, That's Hot!

Asparagus can also help get your partner in the mood. It’s one of the few good sources of vitamin E and is a natural diuretic. Steaming is the best way to prepare them without losing nutrients, and they...

Nutrition as it applies to our daily lives means that we take in what we need to maintain our body's healthy state. Nutrition has become an important word thanks to the involvement of the USDA in our daily food requirements, and the FDA's involvement in determining what is and is not dangerous for us to consume.

But what is our responsibility in the nutrition game? Do we understand what our nutritional requirements are, how to fulfill those requirements, and how to look for...

Get ready to experience a volume of information of the healthiest foods in the world. Here is a list of the top ten super foods that most health experts agree on. You should tell everyone you know about these foods and enjoy them at your next meal. From fruits and vegetables, to whole grains, nuts, beans and legumes, this power-packed nutritional inventory will take you into the best years of your life and beyond.

Fruits

1. Cantaloupe
   Only a quarter of cantaloupe...

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