Nutrition

Fast Food Guidelines

Fast Food No Nos
by Della Franklin

Ok, let's face it; we all eat fast food at one time or another during the month. Some more than others, but most everyone eats fast food at least once a month. If you don't eat fast food it has to be a full blown boycott on it, because the fast food companies make it so convenient to eat. It seems like everywhere we go fast food chains are offering fresh, hot, tasty food for the price of a few dollars, or less. It is not easy to stay slim eating fast food unless you have a movie star metabolism, however it is possible to limit the damage the food does to you by making smart selections when you choose to indulge your hunger with fast food.

Energy Snacks

Power Snacks
by Vanessa Pruitt

Do you start to drag in the middle of the day, or need a snack to get you through the evening? Try these power snacks for a quick pick me up, that's good for you, too.

Healthy Breakfast

A Healthy Breakfast: Not An Impossible Mission
by Elizabeth McDonnell

It's a trite but true refrain that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For most of us, it's been about 12 hours since our last meal and our bodies need a good refueling. Yet, statistics show that as many at 50% of us don't eat breakfast.

Superfoods

Micronutrients, Antioxidants, and Superfoods
by Aaron Wilmont

There are a number of different "superfoods" which provide essential vitamins, antioxidants, energy enhancers, macro minerals, lipotropic factors, and other key nutrients which have been known to help minimize free radical formation that speeds up the aging process and supports optimal heart, brain and immune functioning.

Fast Food Nutrition

Tricks To Eat Fast Food
by Riana Lance

Nowadays, the easiest and the cheapest way to dine-in is at the fast food restaurants. Such restaurants are available everywhere. It's the handiest restaurant accessible in the neighborhood.

Healthy Eating at a Restaurant

How to Eat Healthy When Eating Out at Your Favorite Restaurant
by Allison Flowers

This article was written to answer a frequently asked question, "how to eat healthy at a restaurant".

When you are eating out, you probably watch your calories very closely. So to assist you with your calorie counting when dining out, these tips will help you make the most of it. I hope you find this information about how to eat healthy at a restaurant helpful ...

Healthy Diet

A Healthful Diet for Good Living
by Dr Deryck D. Pattron, Ph.D

Introduction
Targeting a healthier diet is probably the goal of all health conscious individuals. A goal which is achievable and attainable to all those who have the will and motivation. A major stumbling block in achieving a healthy diet is to know what foods are good for you and also what foods are not so good for you and trying to avoid the unhealthy foods. But information about good and not so good foods is often confusing to the general public that it makes the selection of foods difficult and often a challenging task. This treatise will provide easy to grasp information on the six essential nutrients.

Fish Oil

Fish Oil - Its Health Benefits and Risks
by Angel Estrella

As the name implies, fish oil is oil that is removed from the tissues of oily fish and is often recommended as part of a healthy diet program. Many nutritionists recommend that individuals each fish at least once a week, but emphasis must be placed on the importance of avoiding fish that contain certain harmful contaminants. In avoiding predatory fish, such as sharks and others, individuals will prevent the consumption of unhealthy substances which can accumulate due to the fish's predatory lifestyle.

What's wrong with drinking sodas/colas?

The Dangers Of Sodas And Diet Drinks
by Dianne Ronnow

Sodas and colas are incredibly popular across the world. These beverages account for more than a quarter of all drinks consumed in the United States. More than 15 billion gallons were sold in 2000. That works out to at least one 12-ounce can per day for every man, woman and child.

Nutrition for Dieters

The Top Ten Nourishing Foods For Dieters
by Patricia Zelkovsky

When you are on a calorie restricted diet, it is more important then ever to choose foods that are as jam packed with as many nutritional elements as possible. This is particularly true if you are taking Hoodia.

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