Nutrition

The Vitamin That Is Missing from Plant-Based Diets

People have been increasingly excluding meat from their diets as of late, for many different reasons. Some take up plant-based diets in hopes of losing weight, others cut on meat to reduce cholesterol levels. Some claim they feel better without animal protein, and others reject meat due to vegetarian principles.

What some, if not most of…

Your Body Needs Some Salt

There is this notion that salt is deadly to our health. However, this is a big misconception about the most common additive in the world that gives meaning to the taste of food. Recent research findings have indicated that this notion should not be embraced at face value as the additive is necessary for our good health. We need salt for balancing…

Watch Your Diet, Guys, and Keep Dementia Away

A healthy diet will help keep a man in health to his old age. It can even prevent dementia. According to a recent study, aging patients with Alzheimer's were able to improve their condition by just being put on a comprehensive, personalized exercise and diet routine. Most of the study participants were restored to a better health, and some even returned…

Can Red Wine Be a Cure for Prostate Cancer?

Prostate cancer is one of the leading diseases that pose a great risk for men. Studies show that one in seven men has a chance of being diagnosed with it throughout their lifetime. Although the risk is higher among men above the age of 45, there is still no conclusive study that verifies the exact cause of this disease. Experts may sometimes attribute…

The Dangers Acidic Foods May Pose to Your Health

Being at the mid (golden mean) is always safe since either of the extremes may lead to severe consequences. And that’s even more so when it comes to nutrition. Too much of some food – which can do only good to your health when consumed in moderation – can turn into a slow poison for your body.

Quite often, people don't care for their health…

Food Intolerance - Finding out Why You Feel Under the Weather

Most people have experienced situations where a certain food or meal simply didn’t sit well in their stomachs. They feel bloated, full of gas or even nauseated. It may happen only one time, occasionally or every single time they ingest that particular food.

Food intolerance can present itself similarly to indigestion or food allergies, though…

A Few Facts on Nutritious Foods

Many people hear about nutritious food without understanding the positive impact this food can have on their health. If they did, then most of them would not opt for fast foods that are quite unhealthy. Currently, about 30% of the entire human population is obese or overweight. In 2010 alone, more than 3 million people worldwide died because of