Ten Shocking Facts About America's Diet
The American diet is high on calories, sugar, and carbohydrates but low on vital nutrients. This has resulted in problems such as obesity, heart diseases, diabetes, cancer, and osteoporosis. Read on to find out some shocking facts about America’s diet.
9 July Superfoods You Should Have In Your Fridge This Summer
Superfoods is a real buzzword in the nutrition industry at the moment. Everyone knows these little beauties have many health benefits and should be part of your diet. How many are in your fridge?
Fourth Of July Barbecue Do's And Don'ts
Here are ten essential tips for barbecue safety, or at least here are answers to 10 questions that should be frequently asked about keeping your family, your guests, and yourself healthy before, during, and after holiday picnics.
Are You Getting Enough Protein?
Most folks have a handle on what an overall healthy diet consists of, but do you really know how much protein you need to consume for optimal results? Protein is a highly underestimated macronutrient, and could be the key to quicker progress.
The Seven Worst Things You Ate As A Kid (And Maybe Also As An Adult)
Almost all of us ate things as children or teenagers that we don't dare eat now. For a closer look at seven foods that most adults just can't get away with eating, read further.
New Study Finds that Vegans Have Low Iodine Levels
Researchers at the Boston Medical Center published their findings that a small sample of vegans have unexpectedly low levels of iodine. This finding may be important for early treatment and detection of thyroid disease.
US Government Ditches Food Pyramid and Introduces Rate Your Plate System
The US Department of Agriculture will discontinue use of the food pyramid, the symbol of balanced diets adopted in 1992. We'll be using a dinner plate, with colored sections for fruits, vegetables, grain, and protein.
Calorie Count At McDonald's - Are You Lovin' It?
McDonalds is hardly renowned as an establishment for good health and proper nutrition. The menu carries the odd healthy option here and there, but overall, McDonalds is definitely somewhere you want to avoid when dieting.
Nutrition Trends You Should Forget About In 2013
Fad diets come and go like fashion trends. At the start of every January, all the weight loss gurus want to make a big buck by promoting their new way of eating. But what are 2013’s nutrition trends you should avoid?
Arsenic in Chicken Feed: FDA Data Prompts Pfizer to Suspend Poultry Drug Roxarsone
Following the reports of multiple researches by various agencies, the FDA has finally acknowledged the presence of arsenic in chicken meat. However, it feels that the amount present is well below what could be considered dangerous