We all want our kids to be fit and healthy, but with the fast lifestyle which most of us lead these days, helping kids stay healthy seems to be a tough job. With childhood obesity reaching alarming levels, it is time we take a look our kids' life and don't let them become victims of … [Read more...] about Tips to Get Kids Eating Better
Vitamin A and Protein in your Diet
Theoretically, you could get adequate protein from a strictly vegetarian diet, but practically it would be extremely difficult. For one thing, it would require the eating of huge amounts of food. Most vegetarian diets make excellent use of eggs, milk, and cheese, and to that extent are only partly … [Read more...] about Vitamin A and Protein in your Diet
Low Carb Diet and Good Cholesterol?
I kept seeing a research study about low carb diet and cholesterol that came out yesterday but was to far away from a good computer to post about it. Over the long term, a low-carb diet works just as well as a low-fat diet at taking off the pounds — and it might be better for your heart, new … [Read more...] about Low Carb Diet and Good Cholesterol?
Are Carbs that bad?
Fad diets such as Atkins recommend an almost total abstinence from carbs. Apart from that, even many experts believe that carbs are the real culprits behind the rising cases of obesity. They recommend a carb-free diet as the 'healthy' way to lose. Truth however, is that Carb Free is an … [Read more...] about Are Carbs that bad?
Are You Deficient in Vitamin D and Calcium
I have seen this deceptive report this morning from news sources everywhere on Vitamin D supplementation. Apparently a study of studies by the Institute of Medicine is showing that Vitamin D and Calcium may not need to be supplemented. The trouble is lots of people that I know are getting blood … [Read more...] about Are You Deficient in Vitamin D and Calcium



