The body's metabolism is like an engine, when we consume food it is the body's metabolism that determines whether to store it, use it for energy, or create waste product of what cannot be used. By Angie Pollock |
Within the last 10 years there has been an increasing interest in preventive health foods, organic food choices, and proactive health practices. By Lauren Bove |
In an era where the spinach has e.coli and the fish are laced with mercury, it's hard to be a health food. But walnuts may just be the new superfood on the horizon. It seems that walnuts - that same food you chop up and put into your fattening brownies - can actually help prevent heart disease. By Melissa J Luther |
If you're trying to lose weight, grab a cup of low-fat yogurt and dig in. Don't just stop with yogurt though. There are many other sources of calcium and calcium rich food to help in your diet regime and aid in proper food nutrition. By Rachel Mork |
We have created the ultimate crib sheet to super health foods that will help you get through the day without hitting that horrible tired slump. All of these foods are packed with energy that will hit you quickly but has staying power to last for hours. By Rachel Mork |
Although the foods that are worthy of being called super foods may be open to debate, there are certain stars in the nutritional world that play an important role in diet, and may play a part in protecting against chronic disease. Here are the 14 super foods you'll want to consider adding to your diet. By Kristie Leong M.D. |
Fat burning foods can not only trim your figure, but fill you up with satisfying flavor. By Laura Evans |