Feeding and Diet

One of the most commonly used spices, garlic is known for its immense health benefits. It is known for its pungent smell and distinct flavor. Garlic is a species of the onion family. The commonly used part of the plant is the bulb which is divided in...

One of the most commonly used spices, garlic is kn...

Mushrooms have been used for thousands of years both as food and for medicinal purposes. They are often classified as a vegetable or an herb, but they are actually fungi. While there are over 14,000 mushrooms, only about 3,000 are edible, about 700 h...

Mushrooms have been used for thousands of years bo...

You know how books have a table of contents that explains what's inside? Or maybe you have a toy that came with a diagram that identified each small piece.Nutrition labels are sort of like that. They tell you what's inside the food you're eating and ...

You know how books have a table of contents that e...

Eating disorders (EDs) could be likened to the dark side of dieting. Affecting predominantly women (but also many men), an eating disorder is far more than just a food and weight obsession. There are three main disorders: Binge eating disorder (compu...

Eating disorders (EDs) could be likened to the dar...

Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus) is a condition where the body is unable to process glucose (a form of sugar). When you consume carbohydrates, they are digested, then absorbed into the bloodstream as glucose (also called blood sugar or blood glucose). Th...

Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus) is a condition where ...

Nutrition for kids, children, pre-teens, and teenager is important - due to the significant amount of growing that is going on during this phase of their life. Getting Help For Your Overweight Child There are a number of excellent holistic programs o...

Nutrition for kids, children, pre-teens, and teena...

When pregnant you need to eat well - both in nutrition and volume. As a basic guideline, the following extra nutrients are advised: Extra Protein Lean meat, poultry, legumes, fish, low-fat dairy. Extra vitamin B1 Peanuts, whole grains, yeast extract...

When pregnant you need to eat well - both in nutri...

If you have diabetes you need to take particular care with your diet. An adult with Type 2 diabetes can gain some control over the condition with diet and exercise alone, but may also need medication (such as a diabetic pill or insulin injections). T...

If you have diabetes you need to take particular c...

Fad n.- A fashion that is taken up with great enthusiasm for a brief period of time; a craze. Pick up any major women's magazine, and the chances are, the word "diet" or "lose weight" will appear somewhere on the cover. The context is usually how a c...

Fad n.- A fashion that is taken up with great enth...

I guess we all know that obesity is at epidemic levels. It's drummed into us from all angles. Isn't it strange that we have the biggest range of low-fat foods available but we keep getting fatter? Isn't somebody going to stand up and say "It hasn't w...

I guess we all know that obesity is at epidemic le...

The Glycemic Index (GI) measures the effect of foods on your blood sugar levels. Eating foods with a high glycemic index value will raise the blood sugar level more dramatically than foods with a low glycemic index value. Traditional thinking has tol...

The Glycemic Index (GI) measures the effect of foo...

Low carb diets have been around for a long time. They have recently become very popular. There has been plenty of celebrity 'endorsement' and media coverage. Low carb diets come with their fair share of controversy given that the diet plans go agains...

Low carb diets have been around for a long time. T...

Over the last few years there has been a proliferation of diet books hitting the bestseller lists promising us fast weight loss. Most of these diets begin with what is called an induction phase. These induction phases involve severe reductions in ent...

Over the last few years there has been a prolifera...

Some foods contain fats that are more beneficial than others. Learn to make good choices by using the list below. Sources of Good Fats - Flax oil - Fish (especially Omega-3 sources like cod, salmon)- Non-processed vegetable oils- Nuts (hazelnuts, alm...

Some foods contain fats that are more beneficial t...

Some foods are better protein sources than others. However, some higher-protein food sources may have higher carbohydrate and fat content. Learn to make good choices by using the list below. Good Sources of Protein Meat - Beef (lean cuts)- Veal Fish ...

Some foods are better protein sources than others....

Some carbohydrate foods are better than others. Learn to make good choices by using the list below. Good Sources of Carbohydrate - Vegetables (all kinds)- Fruit (limit quantity if trying to lose fat)- Oats and oatmeal- Brown Rice- Yams- Lentils- Whol...

Some carbohydrate foods are better than others. Le...

What Is Calorie Counting? Calorie counting is the method of recording the calorie (or kilojoule) amount of each and every food and drink you consume every day. It can be done using a food journal, diet software, or by simply recording the information...

What Is Calorie Counting? Calorie counting is the ...

If you are trying to lose fat, what you drink is every bit as important as what you eat. Many drinks and fruit juices are high in sugars and will not aid fat loss. Drink Plenty of Water The Number One Rule! Drink lots of water! The benefits are many....

If you are trying to lose fat, what you drink is e...

Simply drinking more water - but changing neither diet or exercise - will not cause weight loss. However - unless the body is well hydrated possible weight loss will be far from optimal. Why Drink Water? Burning or oxidation of fat releases waste pr...

Simply drinking more water - but changing neither ...

Is Green Tea just another faddish nutritional supplement? Not by any means. Green Tea has been a part of the Chinese diet for over 3000 years. Recent research has proven that there are a significant number of health benefits that come from drinking g...

Is Green Tea just another faddish nutritional supp...

Home delivery of diet meals has been a growing trend over the past few years, particularly in the US, Canada and the UK. A recent survey found that more than 6% of US dieters in 3rd quarter 2005 were interested or participating in home delivery of me...

Home delivery of diet meals has been a growing tre...