We constantly hear about how we need antioxidants. Health news is full of articles and programs that tell us how we need more antioxidants. But what are antioxidants and why do we need them? What happens if we don’t get enough? Well one thing is certain, with the American diet the way it is, it […]
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Vitamin A Benefits and Effects
There are about 44 percent of Americans right now that are deficient in vitamin A. Vitamin A is good for more than just eye health. This Vitamin helps protect against cancer and heart disease as well as night blindness and other eye problems. It also helps the skin repair itself as well as helps in […]
Fiber! Why We Need More.
Fiber is very important to overall good health. However, the American diet is really low in fiber which can lead to all sorts of health problems. Many Americans today think it is normal to have one bowel movement per week. A truly healthy person should have a bowel movement after every meal. Every time you […]
Food Cravings. How To Deal With It.
Food cravings is something that affects everyone at one time or another. Do you ever feel guilty after giving in to a food craving? DON’T! Blaming yourself will only worsen your mood and increase your chances for serotonin imbalance in the body. Many researchers believe that an imbalance in serotonin levels in the body leads […]
Eating Disorders and Emotional Eating
Eating disorders are not uncommon in today’s society. Here in America, about 10 million men and 20 million women suffer or suffered from some kind or eating disorder at one time in their life. This includes eating disorders like bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. If eating is strongly linked to your emotions, […]
Fast Food – Drive by Not Through
Fast food is now a staple in the American diet. The typical American now consumes around three hamburgers of various types and four orders of fries every single week. In the year 1970, Americans spent about $6 billion on fast food. Fast forward to the year 2000, Americans spent more than $110 billion on fast […]