Nutrition
"Nutrition Definition:The science or study that deals with food and nourishment"
Written by:
Robert Rister
Posted:
July 31, 2009
Everybody knows that comfort foods usually raise cholesterol. But how about a comforting
food that lowers cholesterol and is fat-free? The surprising fact is that bran is
a comfort food and it lowers cholesterol, but you need to choose the right kind
of bran to...
Written by:
Robert Rister
Posted:
July 31, 2009
No vegetable is more valuable to colon health than kale, the best food source of
lutein. Lutein protects against colon cancer in both men and women. If you develop
colon cancer, the more lutein you consume, the more likely the tumor is to be located
where the s...
Written by:
Dr. Kristie
Posted:
July 31, 2009
Granola cereal is synonymous with the movement towards healthy and natural eating.
What health food store or natural food market doesn’t have boxes or bins of read-to-eat
granola cereal available? The general perception is that you’re doing something
good for y...
Written by:
Robert Rister
Posted:
July 31, 2009
No vegetable is more commonly cooked for health than the carrot, but how carrots
are cooked and served has tremendous impact on their nutritional benefit.
The news services recently reported that chopping carrots before bo...
Written by:
Dr. Kristie
Posted:
July 31, 2009
No one wants to feel like they’re bursting out of their pants after eating a meal,
but for millions of Americans with bloating and gas that’s the reality. While this
symptom can occur for a variety of reasons, as might be expected, diet plays an
important role....
Written by:
Dr. Kristie
Posted:
July 31, 2009
If you’ve ever slapped yourself on the forehead because “you could have had a V8”,
you may have wondered what you may have missed. V8 juice is often advertised as
a quick way to get a few servings of vegetables without having to eat a bowl of
broccoli or spinac...
Written by:
Dr. Kristie
Posted:
September 04, 2009
Chances are you’ve used a variety of vinegars to enhance fresh salads and other recipes that could use a flavor boost. Some of the most popular choices are apple cider vinegar, rice vinegar, and balsamic vinegar. It’s less likely that you’ve tried black vinegar, a condiment that’s rapidly growing in...
Written by:
Dr. Kristie
Posted:
September 18, 2009
There’s little doubt that diet plays an important role in diabetes control. What a diabetic eats directly affects blood sugar and insulin levels. It’s also an important factor in preventing the many complications associated with diabetes including the number one killer of diabetics – heart disease. ...
Written by:
Dr. Kristie
Posted:
September 18, 2009
There are so many good reasons to eat a garden salad. Piling a plate high with fresh romaine lettuce, carrots, shredded red cabbage, and fresh cucumbers is a quick way to get a hefty dose of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants without adding too many calories. There’s only one problem. When you fin...
Written by:
Dr. Kristie
Posted:
September 18, 2009
It may be the most underappreciated vegetable at the supermarket. Yams aren’t the first vegetable most people consider when planning their produce purchases. This earthy tasting vegetable is often passed up for the ever popular sweet potato; but yams shouldn’t be delegated to playing second fiddle t...
Written by:
Dr. Kristie
Posted:
September 18, 2009
They’re simple, inexpensive, and nutritious. There are lots of good reasons to eat more beans; yet most Americans choose pasta, rice, or potatoes as their side dish rather than a warm bowl of beans. With so many types available, beans offer both variety and versatility. Putting them in soups and spr...