According to the old nursery rhyme, little boys and little girls are made of very different things. While you can fault the rhyme for not being factually accurate, it does highlight an interesting point. In some respects, men and women have different nutritional needs, largely due to differences in male and female hormones.

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 [...]

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 [...]