I’ve never been a big fan of counting calories. In fact, in the past year, I have lost about 30 pounds without counting a single dietary digit. Sure, I know recording everything you put in your mouth can help peel off pounds, but I also know that obsessing over calories makes you more likely to [...]

Scientists know that eating carbohydrates can improve memory. But Canadian researchers wondered other nutrients produced similar improvements in mental functioning. They studied the effects of protein-, carbohydrate-, and fat-containing drinks in a group of healthy people in their 60s and 70s.

Does the adage, “you are what you eat” still hold true? Indeed, what you eat plays an important role on how you feel both emotionally and physically. The importance of good nutrition cannot be understated. Your diet directly influences not only the healthiness of your body, but also your mental and emotional wellbeing. The Importance [...]

If some doctors had their way today, Americans would be more medicated than industrial feedlot cattle. But what most people don’t realize is that the first line of defense against stress, fatigue, depression, and so many other maladies is found in supermarket aisles, not in the drug store. Research shows that the vitamins, minerals, and [...]

The biggest threats to women’s health are mostly preventable. Here’s what you need to know to live a longer, healthier life. Many of the leading threats to women’s health can be prevented — if you know how. Consider this top 10 list of women’s health threats, compiled from statistics provided by the Centers for Disease [...]

A healthy diet should include a good variety of nutritious foods. These include breads, pastas, fruits and vegetables. Eating breakfast is also an important part of a healthy diet. Healthy diets contain a variety of foods In general, we should all eat: A wide variety of nutritious foods Plenty of breads and cereals (particularly wholegrain), [...]

The nutritional needs of the human body change with different life stages. To be fit and healthy, it is important to take into account the extra demands placed on your body by these changes. To meet your body’s regular nutritional needs, you should consume: A wide variety of nutritious foods Daily supplies of water Enough [...]

Women’s nutritional needs change during menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause. A woman’s reproductive life means that her nutritional needs differ greatly from those of a man. With the popularity of crash dieting in Australia, nutritional deficiencies are common, especially among young women. Good nutrition means eating a wide variety of foods every day, which isn’t [...]