Omega 3 fatty acids is an essential fatty acids found naturally in foods such as fish, flax, chia, kiwifruit, black rasberries, walnuts,... Read more »
Grains and desserts are not part of the bariatric diet! So many of us weight-loss surgery patients either miss out on Christmas... Read more »
We all want to throw food caution to the wind when it comes to the holidays and the food orgy that comes along with them. Problem is that... Read more »
Knowing what to eat so that we get enough omega-3 fats in our diet is easy. The challenge is how to cut back on omega-6.The first step to... Read more »
Do you take vitamin and mineral supplements? Many people do, particularly if they feel that their diet doesn’t meet up with government... Read more »
By Meghan Yost, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent BALTIMORE, M.D. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," has been... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar (glucose). Except for dietary... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nutrition BasicsFats and OilsSome fat is essential for normal body function. Fats can have good or bad effects on health, depending on their... Read more »