Foods
Vegetables for Nutrition and a Healthy Life
by: Shelley Green
Fruit and vegetables are brimming with fibre, plus a whole range of vitamins and minerals, and because they're low in calories, they make an important and healthy addition to any diet. Here is some information for you about vegetable nutrition. "Eat your fruits and...
The good news, in a nutshell
November 17, 2005
The smell of bitter almonds (containing hydrogen cyanide, a poisonous compound) filling the air in an Agatha Christie plot notwithstanding, anyone would be nuts not to have known this all along: almonds are great for health. In fact, asked to name some foods that pack a big...
Fish II
Fish oil reduces risk of heart disease
Hundreds of studies have been done on fish or fish oils and their role in the prevention or treatment of heart disease. A review in the British Medical Journal recommends fish or fish oil supplements to prevent heart attacks, particularly in people with...
Fish I
Australia's leading health research body, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), suggests that Australians should eat more fish. This is because fish is low in fat, high in protein and an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids. Researchers worldwide have discovered that eating...
Fast Food Healthy Options
The kids are screaming for a Happy Meal, your mouth's watering but you can't possibly go there and let yourself be sucked in by this "a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips" food. Or maybe you can - because our main fast food venues are catering for us more nutrition conscious consumers by...
Is caffeine all that good?
Coffee, tea, coke, energy drinks and chocolate — all contain caffeine, a naturally occurring alkaloid found in something like a hundred plants that stimulates the nervous system.
Caffeine acts to increase the level of circulating fatty acids and can even be an effective mood moderator, says...
Proteins
How Important is Protein?
Protein is necessary for the growth, maintenance, and repair of every cell in the body. It is present in countless forms throughout the body—as part of enzymes, hormones, antibodies, oxygen carriers, bones, muscle, hair, and skin, to name a few. Unlike the...
Cholesterol
The best rule to follow with cholesterol is the less of it, the better. Like fat, some cholesterol is necessary for good health, for it is a vital component of cell membranes, nerves, and hormones. But, unlike fat, our liver produces all we require; we don't need any cholesterol at all in our...
Watermelon
An American favorite for meals and snacks. People can’t seem to get enough of the sweet treat, and nutritionists have long appreciated the health benefits watermelon provides. Recently research has shed new light on its potential health benefits. Watermelon contains high concentrations of...
TURNIPS
This root vegetable has been found all over Europe and Asia for centuries. A turnip looks larger than a radish and is a well known food source for both the root and greens. Turnips come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
Availability, Selection, Storage, and Preparation
Turnips are...
