When people think of healthy eating, snacks don’t usually come to mind. This is probably because of the misconception that…
In America, there is a stigma about carbohydrates. Many people see them as bad and should be avoided at all…
Why do people take protein or amino acid supplements? Athletes often take them when trying to build muscle. Dieters may…
Fasting has been practiced since time immemorial for religious, spiritual, physical, and psychological purposes. Historically, fasting was an ancient and…
A discussion of protein requirements must include the assumption of adequate energy intake to match added physical activity needs. If…
The basic qualities of food products, such as aroma, flavor, pungency and color must be conserved for value-added products and…
Nutrition therapy can improve glycemic control and slow the progression of diabetic complications. As always, the nutrition care plan must…
Nutrition care for cirrhosis depends on the patient’s general health, extent of liver damage, and accompanying complications. Common problems include…
Throughout the nine-plus months of pregnancy, the baby relies entirely on its mother’s daily nutrient intake and body stores for…
Literally, the word “aromatherapy” refers to a therapy through scent or aroma, without specifying the source of scent. Aromatherapy in…
People are aware that what people eat has effects that ripple not just through every organ in the body, but…
Our diet could be controlled even in a culture that provokes people to have hot dogs, hamburgers and soda pop…
Back pain Back is one of the most common areas of our body to experience twinges and tension, according to…
During stress, people grasp fists or jaw. The tense muscles cause shoulders or neck to hurt. One experience upset stomach,…
Arthritis is the disease caused due to age-related changes and occurs within bone and cartilage. Evidences show that arthritis may…
People may think of asthma as a childhood illness, not one that’s much of a problem for adults. Yet of…
Obesity increases the risk of several diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, breast and colon cancers, gallbladder disease,…
Because of the availability and variety of foods in developed countries, protein deficiency is uncommon. However, in developing nations, concerns…
First Stop: The Digestive Tract It’s estimated that one-third to one-half of individuals who abuse alcohol have gastrointestinal (GI) problems.…
A high-protein diet does not increase the rate of weight loss or the likelihood of maintaining weight loss. However, for…