White Tea - The Next Hot Thing

More and more health-conscious people are drinking green tea because of its high antioxidant content. But you can do them one better - white tea contains a significantly stronger concentration of antioxidants than green tea. It tastes better, too. In fact, white tea is the Next Hot Thing.

Nutrition Facts - Alcohol, Antioxidants, Caffeine and Calcium

In this article you will learn some simple nutrition facts about alcohol, antioxidants, caffeine and calcium.

Nutrition Facts - Carbohydrates, Sugars and Cholesterol

Vegetables and fruits are rich in nutrients, low in calories and high in fiber. Diets high in vegetables and fruits meet vitamin, mineral and fiber needs without adding a lot of calories. Diets rich in vegetables and fruits have been shown to lower blood pressure and improve other cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Nutrition Facts: Fats and Oils, Fish Oil and Folic Acid, Potassium and Food Labels

Choose vegetable oils and margarines with liquid vegetable oil as the first listed ingredient and no more than 2 grams of saturated fat per tablespoon. Examples include:

Health & Wealth

Did you know that each year in the US - $100 billion are spent on medical research. And you do realize that most of this is spent on developing new pharmaceuticals Does it take an Einstein to figure out that health is the direct result of applying very simple lifestyle practises?

Detox - The Liver Detoxification Diet

The liver is one of the main organs of detoxification. It has many other complex functions and your health is largely determined by the vitality of your liver. The environment is now full of toxic chemicals which get into your body through your food, water and air. They ultimately arrive in the liver by way of the blood circulation where they go through complicated pathways to make them safer and ready to be excreted. A good liver detoxification diet can help support the liver through this process.

All Natural Energy - 5 Healthy Foods to Eat While On the Go

Many Americans find themselves busier and busier these days, with less time to eat healthy. At Eddie's Energy Bars, we pride ourselves in providing healthy snacks to the nations busy people. This article provides information on five healthy, nutritious snacks that you can eat on-the-go, and not feel guilty about.

Fiber in Your Diet

Fiber is one of the most important parts of a healthy diet but often misunderstood. Take these tips and info to get healthier than you are today.

How You Can Fight The Mid-Afternoon Slump

It is about 3 in the afternoon and all of a sudden you are ready for a nap. It happens to you everyday about this time. You can't concentrate anymore and you just can't wait for the day to end?

Deconstructing Cravings

My clients often come to me with cravings for sugar. The cravings hit them in the afternoon or the evening (or both), and once they hit, they're almost impossible to ignore. Does this sound familiar? The important thing is to understand why you crave what you crave.

Gluten and Toxins in Pet Foods - Are they Poisoning Your Pets?

Celiac disease, also known as gluten intolerance, is a genetic disorder that affects 1 in 1331 Americans. Symptoms of celiac disease can range from diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition, to latent symptoms such as isolated nutrient deficiencies but no gastrointestinal symptoms. The disease mostly affects people of European (especially Northern European) descent, but recent studies show that it also affects Hispanic, Black and Asian populations.

How Essential Fatty Acids Affect Cholesterol

Everyone needs essential fatty acids to be physically and mentally fit. The essential Omega 3 fatty acids assist with reducing the levels of bad cholesterol while increasing the levels of good cholesterol in your body.

Constipation and IBS

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (or IBS as it is known for short) affects over 20% people living in the United Kingdom. It is also widespread in many other parts of Europe and also in North America.