Posted on 16 September 2008
Chocolate: A Health Food?
By: Dulce Azogue
Ah, chocolate. Everyone’s favorite food. That one thing everyone dies for and craves for. The dark, aromatic treat that emanates passion, romance, and happiness. But what made it so appealing and well-loved by everyone?
2,600 years ago the Mayans from Mexico had already been drinking chocolate. Cacao beans, for them, were [...]
Posted on 16 September 2008
Important Information About Vitamin World
By: Tony Jacowski
When it comes to vitamin selling one of the most well known companies is Vitamin World. In the U.S. Vitamin World has over 550 stores in addition to a website that can easily process orders and ship to place all throughout the United States.
Vitamin World started in Long Island, [...]
Posted on 16 September 2008
Enjoying Family Meals…with Or Without Kids
By: Stacey Moore
I grew up eating meals with my family, and my teenage sons are growing up with the same tradition. Granted, my husband and I don’t always enjoy eating breakfast at 6:30 a.m. or waiting until 9:00 p.m. for dinner, but we feel that eating as a family is [...]
Posted on 16 September 2008
New Survey Reveals American Eating Habits
By: Stacey Moore
Americans tend to overindulge and, as such, they tend to suffer the consequences of that behavior, too.
According to a U.S. survey of 16,000 men and women aged 21-60 commissioned by Pepto-Bismol Maximum Strength, most people at one time or another have regretted overindulging while eating, drinking and socializing. [...]
Posted on 16 September 2008
Healthy Eating Made Easy - Easy Steps To A Healthier You
By: Anne Ehmer
Healthy eating means enjoying a variety of foods in the right portions. There is room for all types of food; each one adding its own goodness. Having a varied diet ensures you get all nutrients you require to stay healthy and bursting energy. [...]
Posted on 16 September 2008
Phytochemical (phytonutrient) Can Save Your Life
By: Sara Ding
“Phyto” comes from the Greek word “phuton” meaning “plants” hence the chemical/nutrient found in plants are called phytochemical or phytonutrient. They refer to the compounds found in plants that were originally classified as vitamins. Later it was found that phytochemicals are not vitamins at all.
Even though phytochemical is [...]
Posted on 16 September 2008
Excessive Flatulence … The Unnecessary Social Embarrassment
By: Sara Ding
When you begin to be concerned about your excessive flatulence, it is time to sit up and watch what is it that you are eating that is causing excessive flatulence that causes the unnecessary social embarrassment.
Passing of wind/gas is a very natural thing, but excessive flatulence is [...]
Posted on 16 September 2008
13 Good Reasons To Breastfeed Your Baby
By: Farrell Seah
Breastfeeding is without any doubt the most excellent means to nourish your newly born baby. It has got a lot of benefits as compared to feeding with a bottle and barely any drawbacks.
1. Fat provides the calories necessary for growth and essential nutrients required for brain [...]
Posted on 16 September 2008
What’s Better Than Herbal Remedy?
By: Farrell Seah
The last several years have witnessed a tremendous flood of interest in alternative therapies-especially those having a long history of use in different cultures throughout the world. In particular, people with chronic illnesses are increasingly drawn toward herbal remedies and natural dietary supplements like colostrum.
Many are often frustrated [...]
Posted on 16 September 2008
Immune System - “the Key To Your Health And Well-being”
By: Kor
Think about two people (say a husband and wife) who live together and are exposed to the same pathogens. One gets sick, and the other doesn’t. What makes the difference? Simply put, it’s the effectiveness of their immune system.
In the last hundred years, the stresses [...]