Feeding and Diet

Is it important to drink a lot of water? Everyone says so, but why is water more important than, say, orange juice? - Dorea* It seems like we're always hearing about how important it is to drink a lot of water. Our bodies constantly lose water — when...

Is it important to drink a lot of water? Everyone ...

DI love dairy products but I hate milk (except when it's on cereal). I just can't stand the taste. Is that bad? Should I give it another try? - Abby* The reason experts (and parents!) tell us to drink milk is because of its bone-building calcium and ...

DI love dairy products but I hate milk (except whe...

A protein’s nutritional value is measured by the quantity of essential amino acids it provides. Different foods contain different numbers and amounts of amino acids. Generally speaking: Animal products (such as chicken, beef or fish) contain all of ...

A protein’s nutritional value is measured by the q...

Protein Surprisingly, some parents don't worry about finding calcium rich foods or iron rich foods, which kids often don't get enough of. Instead, they worry that their kids don't get enough protein in their diet because they don't like to eat meat. ...

Protein Surprisingly, some parents don't worry abo...

Maybe you've wondered how much protein you need each day. In general, it's recommended that 10–35% of your daily calories come from protein. Below are the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for different age groups. Recommended Dietary Allowance f...

Maybe you've wondered how much protein you need ea...

Proteins are made up of amino acids. Think of amino acids as the building blocks. There are 20 different amino acids that join together to make all types of protein. Some of these amino acids can't be made by our bodies, so these are known as essenti...

Proteins are made up of amino acids. Think of amin...

Proteins are part of every cell, tissue, and organ in our bodies. These body proteins are constantly being broken down and replaced. The protein in the foods we eat is digested into amino acids that are later used to replace these proteins in our bod...

Proteins are part of every cell, tissue, and organ...

Protein from animal sources, such as meat and milk, is called complete, because it contains all nine of the essential amino acids. Most vegetable protein is considered incomplete because it lacks one or more of the essential amino acids. This can be ...

Protein from animal sources, such as meat and milk...

When you eat foods that contain protein, the digestive juices in your stomach and intestine go to work. They break down the protein in food into basic units, called amino acids (say uh-mee-no a-sids). The amino acids then can be reused to make the pr...

When you eat foods that contain protein, the diges...

Walk through the produce section in any commercial grocery store and it is likely you will see many strange fruits and vegetables. Many exotic fruits and vegetables are available year round and there is a great variety to choose from. Tropical fruits...

Walk through the produce section in any commercial...

Unless you've lived in a cave for the past few years, you're probably already aware of the many health benefits of fruits and vegetables. Despite this, few Americans are getting the five or more daily servings of plant based foods recommended by the ...

Unless you've lived in a cave for the past few yea...

We all enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables especially those we get at the Farmers Market. What most persons do not know is that these fresh fruits and vegetables that are sold contain toxins. When they are grown they are not toxic but end up becoming t...

We all enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables especiall...

Everyone knows that fruits and vegetables are healthy for you and a necessary part of your diet. What a lot of people do not realize is that the specific types of benefits you receive when you eat produce have much to do with the color of it. Red/Pin...

Everyone knows that fruits and vegetables are heal...

We all know that eating more fruits and vegetables is important to good health. For some reason, people resist eating the healthy jewels found in the produce aisle at the grocery store. With a little attitude adjustment, eating fruits and vegetables,...

We all know that eating more fruits and vegetables...

The best way to boost your immune system is by feeding your body foods that are rich in immune boosters. This seems simple, but if you do not know what foods are rich in immune boosters, you may not be adding the right foods to your diet when you nee...

The best way to boost your immune system is by fee...

It's important to eat healthy if you're trying to lose weight, and, for some people, that means limiting carbohydrates. Although extremely low carb diets aren't always the healthiest option for weight loss and aren't a realistic long term solution, a...

It's important to eat healthy if you're trying to ...

Eating out can be a gamble especially for people who are watching their weight or managing certain health conditions. Many of the foods prepared outside of the home are high in calories, fat, sodium, and sugar, but that doesn't mean they are complete...

Eating out can be a gamble especially for people w...

These 8 powerhouse foods are filled with nutrients that are very beneficial for your body. Consider adding these foods to your diet to assist in weight loss and add antioxidants, fiber, and omega 3's - just to name a few benefits. 1. Cruciferous Vege...

These 8 powerhouse foods are filled with nutrients...

Over the last 20 years, food portions have increased dramatically. As the size of our plates have grown, so has the expectation that the larger amount of food we receive, the better the value. However, taking in larger amounts of food can lead to wei...

Over the last 20 years, food portions have increas...

One of the biggest obstacles you'll encounter while cutting back on calories is feeling full throughout the day. Hunger will sneak up on you when you least expect it, and it's best to be prepared to avoid overeating when you're trying to lose weight....

One of the biggest obstacles you'll encounter whil...

Dining at a restaurant can be daunting. Pictures of food are plastered all over the menu and other patrons are enjoying their meals as well. How do you know what to choose when you are eating out? Here are some things to look for when ordering a meal...

Dining at a restaurant can be daunting. Pictures o...