Nutrition BUZZ: Nutrition
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3 is an important water-soluble vitamin of the B complex group.The article gives a comprehensive overview of the causes of deficiency, symptoms of deficiency and foods rich in Vitamin B3
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The importance of nutrition labeling cannot be stressed enough as it helps make the consumer more aware of the nutritional value of the food they are eating, thus helping them make healthier choices and prevent the onset of obesity, diabetes or cardiovascular diseases.
Tags: Anemia, Eat Healthy, Food Fads, General health, Health Hazards, Healthy Foods, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Nutrition, Nutrition Counseling, Nutritional Myths, Nutritional Supplements, Obesity / Weight Loss, Pre-Diabetes, Sodium, Vitamins & Supplements, Women's Health
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Yogurt is a food that is produced by culturing dairy ingredients by a characterized bacterial culture that contains the lactic acid producing bacteria, Lactobacillus Bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. Many yogurt products also contain many Live and Active Cultures (LACs).
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There is a lot of controversy on the health impact of regular consumption of coconut oil. This article presents all the facts, both negative and positive on the subject. i.e., What is coconut oil composed of, its benefits and is it bad for my hearts health!
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The 2010 revised dietary guidelines were drawn to reverse life style related chronic health problems, by specifiying the optimum diet in terms of types of foods and their amounts along with a specific type and duration of physical activity.
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High fiber diet helps in lowering the risk of CVD, Diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity and also some cancers. Now it has been found that it also helps in adding more years to a life of a person.
Tags: Antioxidants - Anti Aging, Cancer Prevention, Children's Health, Diet, Fibre, Gastritis, General health, Healthy Foods, Heart Health, Nutrition
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This chart pictorially depicts USDA's Revised Dietary Guidelines 2010 - (average daily intake at or adjusted to a 2,000 calorie level)
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some sports enthusiasts ask - Since protein is what body muscles are essentially built with - wouldn’t it be more logical to include it in the sports drink and reap that extra benefit? The results vary with each aditional study that is conducted.
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This article highlights the problems of geriatric nutrition along with seniors nutritional needs and tips for healthy eating. Geriatric nutrition applies nutrition principles to delay effects of aging and disease, to aid in the management of the physical, psychological, and psychosocial changes commonly associated with growing old
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Folic acid is a type of B vitamin. It is an essential nutrient, because it cannot be synthesized by the body. It is water-soluble.
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Revised RDA for Vitamin D and Calcium - the article elaborates the recommendations of the 14 member expert committee convened by the Institute of Medicine, at the request of the United States and Canadian governments which examined data of nearly 1,000 publications to determine how much vitamin D and calcium people were getting, and how much was really required for optimal health. A Dutch study revealed that a deficiency of Vitamin D can be responsible for development of metabolic syndrome in the elderly.
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Unhealthy fad diets have labeled carbohydrates as the bane of weight loss efforts. Is that true? Are carbohydrates our number one health enemy?
Tags: Antioxidants - Anti Aging, Carbohydrates, Children's Health, Diabetes Management, Diet, Eat Healthy, Food Fads, Healthy Foods, Heart Health, Hypertension, Nutrition, Nutritional Myths, Seniors Health, Sports Health, Vitamins & Supplements, Women's Health
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About Lactose Intolerance - Lactose, a milk sugar is not digested by certain people causing several health challenges that can be alleviated with planning a better nutrient rich diet with reduced consumption of milk and certain dairy products. Care must be taken to ensure Calcium and vitamin D levels are still maintained.
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Potatoes have always been eliminated from weight loss diets. A recent study revealed that inclusion of five to seven servings of potatoes a week can still lead to weight loss. The key is not elimination of potatoes from ones diet, but keeping a control on total number of calories consumed.
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On the occasion of World Osteoporosis Day - October 20th, 2010 - Osteoporosis is a common disease affecting the elderly population. A common concern is whether it can be reversed. The article emphasizes the role of exercise and dietary and lifestyle changes which can improve bone density even after osteoporosis has set in.
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Supplementation with Folic acid, a B vitamin Folic is not prophylactic against heart problems. On the flip side excess of the same may cause more harm than good
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This article offers tips to prevent bone loss and maintain and improve bone strength. Some of the risk factors for the development of osteoporosis are lack of physical activity, imbalanced diet, smoking, alcohol consumption and hormonal imbalance.
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The foundation of nutrition for the elderly rests on a well-balanced diet, for it is optimal nutrition that helps delay the leading causes of death.
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Soy protein has been considered as an outstanding substitute to meat, poultry, and other animal based products by health enthusiasts and vegetarians. The use of soy has escalated thanks to people wanting to lead healthier lifestyles. Are the claims sound, or is the discussion and debate still on.
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The aging body needs smarter not lesser nutrition. Due to physiological c hanges, the elderly may cut down on intake of protein rich foods. When kept within limits endorsed by the USDA, soy can easily be included as a safe protein source in the diet of the elderly.
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