Fruit Juices and Smoothies Doing More Harm than Good
The sugar content of fruit juices and smoothies is way higher than average sugary drinks, even sodas. These drinks have been proven to be quite harmful, especially in children, which is why it is imperative to avoid them.
Some People Are Genetically Programmed To Eat A Vegan Diet, Some People Aren't
Some people can only stay healthy on a vegetarian diet. Others need to eat meat every day. The difference is genetic.
Sugar Vs. Sweeteners: The Truth
If you want to lose weight, your choice is obvious, isn't it? Artificial sweeteners. Or is it? Here, we explore the fact and fiction of sugar and sweeteners and discover which is healthier.
Eating Fish During Pregnancy
When you read health news regularly, eating anything at all during pregnancy probably scares you! Fish is a particularly tricky food.
Healthy Oils To Cook With And Getting The Most Benefits Out Of Them
Fat and oils are an important part of the diet and should constitute around 5-10% of our diet. It’s very important to use fat and oils which are not only healthy, but that also remain healthy even after cooking with them.
Infertility And Junk Food: Is There A Link?
Infertility defined as trying to conceive for a year or two without success has many possible causes. True medical causes such as blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, retrograde ejaculation or a varicocele require fertility treatment.
Gluten Related Disorders - Do You Have Them?
Gluten is a protein which is found in many ingredients such as rye, wheat and barley. These products are used to make many foods which are present in a Westernized diet and the majority of people who are allergic to gluten aren't even aware of it.
Going On A Diet While Breastfeeding
Are you a breastfeeding mother? You are probably trying to eat the healthiest foods you can because you are aware that your eating habits can affect your baby's development.
Essential Vitamins When Trying To Get Pregnant
Are you thinking about trying for a baby? You and your partner are probably talking about the stuff you need to get in order before you get pregnant. Most couples talk about finances, perhaps moving to a bigger house, and lifestyle changes.
When Eating Protein is Deadly - Phenylketonuria
PKU is purely genetic, and both parents must have the defective gene for it to be passed on. People can be carriers of the gene without developing the disorder, so it is difficult to try and predict whether or not a baby will be born with PKU.