Fats and Oils are a group of naturally occurring organic compounds called triglycerides. They are oily, greasy, or waxy substances that, in their pure state, are normally tasteless, colorless, and odorless. Fats and oils are lighter than water and are insoluble in it. They are slightly soluble in alcohol and are readily dissolved in ether and other organic solvents. Fats are soft and greasy at ordinary temperatures, whereas fixed oils—as distinct from essential oils and...

Many people can’t stick to healthy diets and constantly fail to lose weight. They try nearly every kind of new dieting idea that comes along hoping that one of them would finally work, but the miracle never happens. Of course, these people tend to ignore their own mistakes and fail to realize what prevents them from losing weight. But there are ways of working around these problems and if you do not want to turn into one of these groups, then you should stick to these pointers....

Most parents would worry that if they keep their children from eating those fatty foods that they love, and only offer vegetables, that the children will starve, or have nutritional deficiencies.  These parents feel that the kids will just not eat the food.  If you think about it this way, how much nutrients are they receiving from the fatty, processed foods now?  If their diet consists of French fries, mashed potatoes, apple sauce, chocolate pudding, and maybe chicken...

I'm going to show you how to build muscle quick. A lot of people want to build muscle, but really don't have the slightest clue on how to do this. There is a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to training our bodies and I think this is the main reason people don't even try anymore. They gave it a try once, but failed miserably. Surprisingly, if you just pay attention to the "big guys" at the gym, you can learn a lot about what it takes to put on muscle quickly. I'll...

Have you ever noticed that there are particular foods that you crave on a regular basis, often in cycles?

You’re not alone.  For example, many people crave sugar, carbohydrates, or alcohol not because of eating disorders, but instead it is a sign of hormone imbalance caused by a lack of healthy nutrition.

One thing the doctors agree on, if you have dieted over a long period of time, particularly low-fat dieting, chances are your metabolism needs to heal...

Most fruits and vegetables are high in potassium. Potassium regulates electrolytes in the body and has the ability to get rid of uric acid crystals from the blood. Potassium-rich fruits are bananas, avocados, apricots and cantaloupe. High-potassium vegetables include spinach, potatoes, asparagus, beets and pumpkin.

Purines are mostly found in foods which are high in protein and fat content. Vegetable oils, greasy burgers and fatty fish are all high in purines, so you should...

Are you looking for a fast way to lose weight? Don't you hate the uncomfortable feeling of being overweight? Tired of seeing all the skinny people enjoying walking around in their silly little halter tops and bikinis with their skinny little thighs? Wouldn't you like to feel good about yourself again and be able to join everyone else at the water parks during those hot summer months instead of making excuses why you don't want to go? You're not alone, don't worry.

The good...

It is really difficult to resist the temptation of sweet, ripe watermelon, however its not just the taste but there are more than one reasons to get attracted by this wonderful juicy fruit. Do you know watermelon has enormous health benefits?

Nutritionists have been educating people about watermelon's health benefits for a long time now. Recently, American Heart Association has endorsed their view by recognizing watermelon's nutritional properties with the "heart...

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For many folks, a popular way of eating this fresh ripened fruit is in sprinkling a handful on top of a bowl of dry breakfast cereal with milk. Who would have ever thought that the high amount of phytonutrients, which are found in fresh, raw blueberries, would be severely compromised if ingested together with milk?

At one of the lowest calorie profiles of any fruit, at about 80 calories per...

When it comes to making it sweet, one of the first things that people grab for is the sugar or, if they are trying to lose weight, an artificial sweetener. However, neither of those options are the healthiest ones to choose. There are healthier options.

1.  Stevia

Stevia is a wonderful alternative for sweetening.  Stevia is a herb that is a part of the sunflower family and is commonly known as sweetleaf, sweet leaf, sugarleaf, or...