In order to optimize your health a good diet is essential. But, with all the fad diets around it can be difficult to know what is ‘good’. Nutrition science to the rescue! Though some things are still controversial, numerous studies reinforce the following basic information.
A healthy diet requires not just items from the four basic [...]

(ARA) – The end of winter seems like it should be a time to rejoice. Instead, many people experience a twinge of dread when they realize that the arrival of spring also means the advent of swimsuit season. But a few simple, wise food and exercise choices can help people embrace the sights and sounds [...]

Dieting is big business. Americans spent more than $43 billion on weight loss products in 2004, according to American Dietetic Association. But too many people wind up wasting their hard-earned money on fad diets, unproven products and weight-loss gimmicks that just don’t work. Still, the fads keep coming — and coming back.
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With a little planning and know-how, you can dine out and watch your waistline. Slim-Fast (www.slimfast.ca) shows you how to make the right choices and still enjoy your local eateries.
. The number one strategy when eating fast foods is to watch the portion sizes. The “super sized” or “combination” meals might be easy on your [...]

Salads appeal to dieters for several reasons; they’re nutritious, they are simple to make, and they taste great. However, many dieters make common mistakes in preparing their salads, which makes them less nutritious. Many people make the mistake of adding fatty salad dressings, croutons, grated cheese, bacon bits, and other processed ingredients to their salads.  [...]

Soy protein has been proven to provide health benefits to humans. The protein can help in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, bone disease (osteoporosis), kidney disease, and several types of cancer, including breast cancer. Soy can also be used to aid the weight loss of many individuals. Incorporating soy into a diet can [...]

Kidney disease is a very serious condition for many people. The disease prevents the kidney’s ability to filter and remove waste products and fluids from the blood. Kidneys are not able to maintain the proper fluid and electrolyte balances. Individuals with kidney disease are usually given a special diet that helps control fluid buildup. It [...]

Pregnancy is an important responsibility. Now, instead of caring only for your body you have been entrusted with the life of a tiny baby. Make sure that you do all that you can to protect your baby and keep him/her and yourself healthy; you’ll be glad you did.
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Some people feel that snacking between meals is disruptive to your diet. However, there are a variety of clever and easy snacks that can fit easily into any weight loss diet. There is no reason to feel guilty about snacks as long as you make healthy selections and eat in moderation
Snacking can be beneficial to [...]