http://www.healthzine.org/feed/ http://www.healthzine.org/ Every day new articles and updated info on all your health, beauty and fitness concerns. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:59:53 +0200 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:59:53 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/healthy-foods http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/healthy-foods What attracts you to someone or something? Oftentimes, it is the appearance, right? True, you fall in love with a girl because of her heart. But surely, you must have noticed how she looked first. And in the process of being with this girl, you judge her. Then you get to know her and see if she is good for you. That can be how it is with food as well. Surely not all foods are attractive nor nutritious nor look pleasing to the eyes. But note what it is that makes you want to eat some food. It’s because they look tempting, right? That just by looking at it, you can almost savor how good it tastes. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:47:17 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/omega-3-fatty-acids http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/omega-3-fatty-acids One of the essential supplementation needed by the body is that of omega 3 fatty acids. There are many health benefits of this nutrient, and indeed it is crucial. For one thing, omega 3 fatty acid fish oil can promote better heart health. It keeps bad cholesterol at bay whereas good cholesterol is boosted. The nutrient is also known to aid in having better skin. Skin diseases such as eczema can be addressed by omega 3 fatty acid fish oil. Arthritis can be dealt with as well by this essential nutrient. Omega 3 fatty acids boost the body’s stamina, and at the same time, it aids in the prevention of illnesses. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:37:58 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/pomegranate-nutrition http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/pomegranate-nutrition Nutrition is what makes one healthy and full of energy. Without it, one would be living in lethargy and ill health. Many well know that the primary source of nutrition is food. But not any food, though. One has to be mindful of what they eat and make sure that they get the proper nutrition. Among the best sources of essential nutrients are fruits and vegetables. Speaking of fruit nutrition, one may think of pomegranate nutrition. There have been studies, although on a limited scale, of the benefits of pomegranate nutrition on prostate health. That is, pomegranate is said to stall the progression of prostate cancer. Wed, 5 Mar 2008 04:20:31 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/nutrition-facts3 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/nutrition-facts3 Most everybody loves to eat in restaurants. Foods in such places are often served better, and one can choose from a wide variety of choices. Not to mention that it is of course convenient to eat there. And when one has the right choice of restaurant, the ambiance can be perfect, setting the mood for dining with taste. Apparently, one can savor food there much better. This seems like an ideal scenario, doesn’t it. After all, eating is good. What more in a cozy and comfortable place. But when it comes to food, there is always one thing to consider – nutrition. Fri, 8 Feb 2008 13:13:47 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/coenzyme-Q10 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/coenzyme-Q10 Among the more potent and popular nutrients know in the field of health is coenzyme Q10. Coenzyme Q10 has been known to be crucial in promoting better heart health. This potent nutrient can greatly aid patients with congestive heart failure. Natural health nutritionists also point out the relevance of coenzyme Q10 among statin prescription drug users. Statin drugs are used to lower cholesterol levels. However, such drugs also deplete coenzyme Q10 content in the body. Supplementation of coenzyme Q10 is then essential for those taking the medications. In countries like Japan, coenzyme Q10 is hugely popular. A large percentage of the Japanese population rely on the nutrient for its anti-aging properties. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 04:20:36 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/coral-calcium http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/coral-calcium The body needs a wide array and variety of nutrients. Without these essential nutrients, the body becomes susceptible to numerous health threats. It is then that ominous ailments and diseases can occur, and total health and well-being are affected. On the other hand, essential nutrients can do so much to fortify the body. That is, if the body is well-nourished with them. Essential nutrients are often found in the vastness of nature, like the sea for instance. From the sea, coral calcium can be derived. What exactly is coral calcium? How is coral calcium obtained from the sea? What are its health benefits? There are actually two kinds of this calcium: fossilized coral calcium and marine bed coral calcium. Fri, 7 Dec 2007 08:17:09 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/French-fries http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/French-fries A visit to the fast food restaurant is almost never complete without French fries. We all know that fast food contain gazillions of calories. And that they have a whole lot to do with obesity. But the thing is, fast food has becomes a part of our staple. Aren’t we all always in a hurry to enjoy a home-cooked meal? And so it is always convenient to go to the fast food restaurant. Then get our regular dose of burgers and French fries drowned in soda. For the average American child, 25% of their vegetable intake consists of French fries and potato chips. Tue, 6 Nov 2007 09:54:41 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/vitamin-B12 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/vitamin-B12 Vitamins and minerals. It may sound at all prudish when one constantly prods others to take sufficient amounts of them. But what are we without vitamins and minerals. It would basically be a state of almost non-existence at all. Vitamins and minerals are what keep the body functioning efficiently. They are vital to proper development and they sustain the body’s physiological processes. Such is why vitamins and minerals should be consumed sufficiently. That is, through the diet with the augmentation of health supplements. So it is with vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is one of the most essential nutrients needed by the body. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:03:58 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/vitamin-D-deficiency http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/vitamin-D-deficiency Vitamin deficiency in the body poses tremendous significant health threats as such nutrients perform crucial functions in supporting and maintaining overall health. Such is why it is essential that one gets adequate vitamin nourishment and most often it requires the augmentation of health supplements. The current setting imposes upon the majority to keep to misguided dietary habits, and so vitamin deficiency diseases have become prevalent. The same can be said with vitamin D deficiency. Just like any other forms of vitamin deficiencies in the body, vitamin D deficiency can beset an individual with precarious health consequences. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to the development of certain cancers, tumors and osteoporosis. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:38:39 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/vitamin-D http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/vitamin-D I remember my primary school teacher way back then telling us about vitamin D. In our young and fertile minds, she planted the idea that it is ideal to exercise early in the morning, from 7 to 9 am as the sun’s rays are so vibrantly crisp during those hours and they would activate vitamin D in our body. Those who were a bit slow had a mistaken notion that it was the sun’s rays that contain vitamin D and so it was a good subject for our silly debate. But to this day, however, it has long been embedded in my mind that vitamin D is essential for healthy bones. Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:44:51 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/Vitamin-C http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/Vitamin-C Health experts never fail to advocate the significance of Vitamin C. Widespread propaganda though advertisements and health campaigns make this evident. Such advocacy is also prevalent even in supermarkets. After all, don’t you see almost every product citing in their labels that they are fortified with Vitamin C? The scenario may seem all too common, but are you really aware of the real score behind it? We hear Vitamin C mentioned all too often. They say it is found in fruits and that we should have ample intake of those fruits. The same can be said with its supplement form. Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:37:57 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/fast-food http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/fast-food Fast food has generally become an inherent aspect of the dietary habit of developed and even developing countries as within such contexts, the foremost fiend that a majority has to contend with is time constraint. The convenience of fast food has been in fact designed for such a lifestyle which is why the industry concerned has become indispensable. Even more so, the fast food industry has expanded and its extensive predominance gave the public an easy yet apparently destructive option. Owing to the abundance of fast food, obesity statistics are constantly on the rise and the severity of the problem has been aggravated. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:08:24 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/whole-foods http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/whole-foods When it comes to healthy eating, many may well have the idea that having a well-balanced diet is the best way to go. And when one mentions the term well-balanced diet, what generally comes to mind is a hefty helping of fruits and vegetables. Of course, fruits and vegetables are inherently vital to a healthy diet as they are abundant in vitamins and minerals to name a few, and especially when they are minimally processed or not processed at all. Fruits, vegetables, beans and legumes, fruit juices, grains, nuts, seeds and sprouts among others are called whole foods. When such foods are uncooked, they are otherwise known as live whole foods. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:52:17 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/essential-amino-acids http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/essential-amino-acids Good nutrition is basically indispensable when it comes to attaining overall health. By good nutrition, it may seem very elementary that it has to do with keeping to a well-balanced diet. Such a notion still stands true, however, certain changes in food harvesting and processing and a list of other factors have caused a depletion of nutrients from the basic and staple foods that the majority eats which is why dietary supplementation has become a necessity. Dietary supplements are well what they are- supplements- and they augment an individual’s nutrient intake as the diet alone may not suffice. Some of the essential nutrients needed by the body that indeed lives up to its name and ought to be obtained from the diet and dietary supplements are essential amino acids. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:18:07 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/folic-acid http://www.healthzine.org/Nutrition/folic-acid Being a woman may well entail that one takes conscientious care about their health and well- being. Such a fact is due to her distinct biological make-up and that she has a vital role to perform- reproduction. Health measures that are required for a woman is to adhere to a well-balanced diet and a regular exercise regimen which are crucial for sufficient nutrient nourishment, fortifying the body’s defenses and promoting efficient body functioning. One of the necessary nutrients required for a woman is folic acid. Folic acid is an elemental nutrient belonging to the Vitamin B family and is generally found in cereals, fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, grains and bread.