One common question that nutritionists get asked is if we should avoid dairy products. Many people have been led to believe that dairy products such as milk and cheese are the only good source of calcium. This is solely because the dairy industry has done a great job of promoting their product. The Got Milk? Ads combined with numerous other pro-dairy commercials has brainwashed most people in Western society (and in some other parts of the world) that we simply cannot live a healthy life complete with strong bones and teeth without dairy. Not true.
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Better Calcium Sources Then Dairy
November 10, 2008
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Top 3 Organic Food Choices
August 08, 2008
In a perfect world we would all eat healthy, organic food. Unfortunately the price of eating organic can be extremely pricey at times. If you can’t afford to buy all organic, at least try to buy the most important foods certified organic. Here are the top three foods that you should always eat organic.
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Children's Diet and Health
July 10, 2008
Babies are very delicate and their internal systems require delicate care. Their health should be of foremost importance from the day they are born, and the food they are given should be closely monitored.
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3 Healthy Foods You Can Afford
May 03, 2008
Though grocery prices are inflated to an all time high, no one should have to skimp out on health for price. Here are three nutritious foods that you should be buying, why you should continue to buy them, and how to save.
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Keeping Bones Healthy
April 08, 2008
Bones are made up of both living tissue and non living substances. The part of the bone that is “alive” is made up of nerves, collagen, blood vessels, and other living cells. Bones also contain osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Osteoblasts help form bone structure, and osteoclasts eat the old bone away.
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Cereal Is Great for Kids Health
April 02, 2008
We all know that skipping out on breakfast is a big no-no. Taking an extra couple of minutes in the morning to nourish your body is a great way to get your metabolism going and fuel up for the day ahead with the correct combination of nutrients.
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Top 5 Sources for Protein
January 11, 2008
Proteins make up many different body tissues as well as the outer layers of our hair, nails and skin. Consuming protein is essential to our health because protein helps our bodies build muscle and promote muscle development, improves athletic performance, and keeps us feeling full after a meal. Here are the top five sources of protein found naturally in foods.
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5 Reasons To Drink Milk
December 26, 2007
The National Academy of Sciences states that both children and adults should drink about three glasses of milk each day. But why milk? We all know that milk is filled with calcium, which is good for our bones and teeth-but why not just take a calcium supplement?
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Pregnancy Diet
December 10, 2007
Pregnant women need to make sure they are eating a healthy, well balanced diet to properly nourish the growing child inside of them. They need to have enough energy for themselves, their baby, and their body to deal with the changes that take place during pregnancy.
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Foods With Essential Vitamin A
December 05, 2007
Vitamin A is an essential and diverse nutrient that plays a huge role in the human body. This vitamin is actually a group of compounds which are essential to maintaining healthy reproduction, proper growth, vision, and regulating the immune system. There are two kinds of Vitamin A-you can get it from either plant products or animal products.
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Strong Bones and Healthy Teeth
October 30, 2007
Calcium is one of the most important parts of our diet because it is the main component of our bones and teeth. It also helps regulate muscle and nerve functions, blood vessel dilation and contraction, and ensures normal blood clotting. About 99% of calcium is stored in our bones and teeth, and the other 1% is present in blood and muscle tissue. As we get older, the important of calcium in our diet increases.
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Calcium Rich Foods for Optimum Health
October 12, 2007
Strong bones, healthy teeth, proper kidney function and an overall balanced absorption of minerals are just some of the benefits to getting enough calcium. Ninety-nine percent of Calcium in our bodies is found in our bones and teeth, with the remaining one percent circulating throughout our bloodstream. While one percent seems like a small amount to be concerned about, the dangers of calcium deficiency are real.
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Got Calcium?
July 24, 2007
Calcium– is it the most important mineral in the body?
Calcium is predominantly stored within our bones and teeth, though there is some which remains in our blood and tissue. Being the most abundant mineral in our body it serves as sort of cement for our bones, giving them the strength needed. In our blood calcium works as vehicle for the secretion of enzymes and hormones that are vital to our health.
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Got Milk?
June 28, 2007
Calcium is the most prevalent mineral in the body. It makes up roughly three pounds of body mass in men and two pounds in women. And being that is such a huge component of our make up, it is very important to get your daily dosage.
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Calling All Calcium Lovers!
Your mother told you you’d grow up big and strong if you just got your daily intake of calcium. And she was right! We all need calcium for bone strength and overall health.
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