Diet & Nutrition

Exercise: Taking proper food before and after exercise can multiply the effects of sports activities. Just like a car that needs fuel for its activity, our bodies also burn carbohydrates as a fuel. Carbohydrates provide energy for our activity. Refueling with a combination of proteins and carbohydrates can repair muscle. …

Low-calorie snack: In the previous article, we investigated some low-calorie snacks. In this article, we will continue to introduce a number of other snacks containing less than 100 calories. Low-calorie snack: Smoothies Fruit smoothies can provide some of the antioxidants and body calcium needed throughout the day. A glass of …

Low-calorie snacks: You may feel hungry during the day and between the main meals. The point to consider is to choose snacks that do not have a lot of calories, reduce hunger but do not gain weight. Low-calorie snacks: Ice cream You should be surprised to see ice cream in …

Localvore: You have probably heard the concepts of Carnivore and herbivore, but maybe you are not acquainted with the new term “Localvore”. Actually, it is a new term among environmentalists that becoming famous these days. It describes a trend that people just use local foods (up to about 100 Miles far …

Fatty Liver Diet Guide It is normal if you have a small amount of fat in your liver. But, if you have in excess of 5-10% of fat in the entire weight of the organ – you may have liver disease. Some cases may lead to serious health problems from …

Top 10 Health Benefits of Dates Dates can provide lot of health benefits. Dates are high in iron content and fluorine. Dates are rich source of vitamins and minerals. Consuming dates regularly can help to lower cholesterol and keep many health disorders away. Read on to know more about the …

Scientific Name(s): Citrus aurantium L. Family: Rutaceae Common Name(s): Bitter orange , bitter orange flower , bitter orange peel , green orange Bitter orange tree grows up to 10 m in height and has long, leathery, dark green leaves and scented white flowers. It has with 5 to 8 petals …

What Are Superfoods? We’ve all heard the expression “superfoods,” but no one food will single-handedly improve a poor diet or stave off chronic illness. Physicians and nutrition experts agree that eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables and limiting sodium, animal fat, refined flour, and sugar is the key …

When you drop a piece of food on the floor, is it really OK to eat if you pick up within five seconds? This urban food myth contends that if food spends just a few seconds on the floor, dirt and germs won’t have much of a chance to contaminate …

When it comes to weight loss, some choose to eschew sensible and reasonable advice, like cutting back on sugary beverages and refined starches, increasing your intake of nonstarchy vegetables, and being mindful of added oil quantities. Instead, they turn to quasi-magical “fat-burning” foods. One year it’s acai berries, another it’s …

Low-fat fish provides a quality replacement for fatty meats. The protein in fish supplies your body with necessary building blocks that help your physical and mental health. Fish also contains plenty of vitamins and minerals. Riboflavin and vitamins B2 and D help transport calcium into the bones. Health-boosting minerals include …