Many people living in Western countries, especially North America and the U.K., have problems with excess fat around the midriff or stomach. While this common problem is often referred to humorously as having a “love hold” or a “spare tire”, too much body fat pushing on your heart can be dangerous and even fatal in [...]
Although the advice of eating bananas has often been noted in information dealing with health and nutrition topics, there is a lot more to eating this fruit than many people are aware of .The advantages of eating bananas has been known since ancient times, and was considered an excellent food for armies such as the [...]
February 18, 2008 – 8:22 am
For years, many famous celebrities include Hollywood movie stars have helped to turn back the aging clock by taking HGH or Human Growth Hormones. Although only given wide attention recently, HGH has been used for years, and was originally taken to help increase height in children and teenagers, and for increasing muscle mass in adults. [...]
January 30, 2008 – 6:30 pm
Building body muscles requires more than just working out in a gym or health club. Experts in the field of sports medicine and nutrition generally agree that there are three important steps in body building for muscles that not only look good but give your body power as well. These three steps are planned and [...]
January 30, 2008 – 7:57 am
The humble eggplant, found in most green grocers and supermarket, is turning out to be more than just a tasty veggie on your dinner plate. While found to be rich in dietary fiber (8%) and containing ample amounts of potassium, vitamins B1, B6 and C, and protein, this very versatile plant with it large purple [...]
January 27, 2008 – 9:00 pm
Have you ever wondered why dates are so much mentioned in the Bible and were often used as food by desert camel caravans? The main reason that dates have been so highly rated as a food sources has a lot to do with the nutritional composition of one of Mother Nature’s most nutritious foods.
Dates [...]
January 24, 2008 – 6:45 am
(Hat Tip: Fitness Muscle)
Many people engage in the activity known as bodybuilding. The definition of the term refers to the goal of reaching maximum muscle tone and appearance which is accomplished by a combination of body work outs, sufficient calorie intake, and ample rest. Before beginning a fitness and workout program, it is wise to [...]
January 6, 2008 – 3:17 pm
Quinoa, pronounced ki-nooa is a plant whose history is as intriguing as its nutritional value is outstanding. Originating in central and South America, the Quinoa plant, genus Chenopodium, also has related varieties in North America and Europe. Although the seeds of the Quinoa plant resemble grains such as sorghum, the plant is actually classified as [...]
November 5, 2007 – 4:52 pm
More and more people are discovering the benefits of drinking various types of organic tea. Whether it be green tea, Chinese medicinal teas, herbal teas, or specially blended “weight loss” tea, those seeking the maximum “cleansing” benefit of these special kinds of tea are choosing the “organic way” to insure receiving the utmost health benefits [...]
October 31, 2007 – 4:05 pm
October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month in America; and has been marked by numerous events and media programs designed to make people more aware of the disease that is still one of the major causes of death for women over age 40. Women who have either been faced with this dreaded disease, or persons have [...]
