minerals

According to recent studies most North Americans are not getting enough fiber in their diets.  The recommended intake is approximate twenty to 38 grams of fiber per day depending on age and gender.  Twenty-five grams is probably a good standard for most people.  However, despite many a news segments and healthy living campaigns advocating that people eat more of this nutrient, mo

The look and feel of your nails can often be a big indicator of your overall health.  Nails exist to protect the nerve-rich fingertips.  They act as a substructure o the epidermis and they are made from a type of protein called keratin.  The nail bed is the skin on top of which the nails grow.  If a full nail is lost, it can take approximately seven months to grow out fully.

Ever more people are now suffering from the effects of anxiety and depression.  These two disorders are often part of the same mood disorder and both states can lead to a great deal of upset in the sufferer’s life.  While serious clinical depression and anxiety disorders often require medical intervention, inclu

At this time of year many of us are busy crossing a host of foods off our list wondering what the heck is left for us to eat after we’ve given up so much.  Below is a list of foods that are packed with nutrients that help brain functioning and as such deserve a special place on our plates.  Thinking about getting enough nutrients throughout the day rather than merely how to avoid over

While everyone is talking about going green, the environment isn’t the only thing that needs our greenest wishes.  Our bodies too, like the planet upon which we live, need as much green energy as they can get.  Green Drinks, although of a variety of sorts, are some of the best ways to ensure that our bodies get the daily dose of vitamins and minerals that they need.  Having a Green Dri

Unless you are superman (or superwoman), supplements are essential for optimum health. Many people don’t feel like they need supplements if they eat a balanced diet but in fact they do. It is next to impossible to get all of the vitamins and minerals that you need from your diet alone.

Too many of us fall short on getting the recommended amount of vegetables in our daily diet. The reasons vary - some are not a fan of the taste of veggies, others just run out of ideas on how to eat them and they get bored with the same old salad. Here are three ways to get a little more vegetables and therefore nutrients into your diet;

Eating healthy is great but to ensure that you are truly getting the most out of your healthy meals it is important to look at food parings. Some food pairings can enhance the nutritional value of each other, while other foods eaten together can actually cause harm to your body.

If you have kids, you should know about the importance of a healthy diet-especially first thing in the morning.

If you do one thing this year it should be look after your heart. Heart disease is one of the top killers and sadly, much of it can be prevented if you look after yourself properly. This includes exercise, less stress, and diet. Here are three foods that you should add to your diet in 2009 to look after your most important organ.

With New Years just a day away, your own goals for 2009 are probably not far from your mind. The most common New Years resolutions have to do with health although the specific individual goals vary. Here are three healthy New Years resolutions to add to your list if they are not already there.

Of course we all know that we should eat our fruits and vegetables. For most people it has been engrained in us since we were children, whether we liked it or not. As adults, most people have the basic knowledge of what foods are nutritious. But do you know what the ideal diet would look like? What are the most nutritious foods in the world?