http://factoidz.com/experts-in/nutrition/ nutrition articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-babyfat-after-your-pregnancy/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-babyfat-after-your-pregnancy/ For every woman, the fear of baby fat after having a baby is something that is worried about from the moment conception is revealed. Sometimes even way before then. Losing the weight in thighs, stomach, buttocks, and arms is a major deal. Not everyone can afford liposuction! Women need to... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/dont-let-a-diet-ruin-your-life-there-is-more-to-life-than-being-thin.jpg http://factoidz.com/recipes-persian-brunch-for-the-new-year/ http://factoidz.com/recipes-persian-brunch-for-the-new-year/ My great fiend Mahmud has made me a great fan of "Persian Cuisine". Over the years he has turned me on to many an exotic and tasty treats. This past Persian New Year I thought it would be nice to honor our friendship by cooking him  and a few friends a brunch. I was so amazed at th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/images/post/recipes-persian-brunch-for-the-new-year.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-the-acai-berry-and-can-it-help-you-lose-weight/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-the-acai-berry-and-can-it-help-you-lose-weight/ Acai is not really a berry but a fruit that comes from the Acai palm, which grows in tropical regions from Brazil to Africa and Latin America. It has recently been touted as a miracle food, diet aid and more. Acai palms, pronounced Ah-sah-EE, also produce the delicacy hearts of palm. The palms ar... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/dont-let-a-diet-ruin-your-life-there-is-more-to-life-than-being-thin.jpg http://factoidz.com/greens-enhance-energy-and-provide-nutrition/ http://factoidz.com/greens-enhance-energy-and-provide-nutrition/ Doctors and nutritionists alike unanimously proclaim the importance of large ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/antioxidants-dont-judge-a-food-by-its-color.jpg http://factoidz.com/genetically-modified-foods-greed-before-health/ http://factoidz.com/genetically-modified-foods-greed-before-health/ Genetically modified foods, otherwise known as GMO, genetically modified organisms, genetically engineered foods, GM foods, Pharmacrops and Frankenfoods are seeds that are genetical... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/images/post/genetically-modified-foods-greed-before-health.jpg http://factoidz.com/underlying-causes-and-treatments-for-stomach-bloating/ http://factoidz.com/underlying-causes-and-treatments-for-stomach-bloating/ Any person who has dealt with bloating in the mid-section will know how difficult and sometimes painful this condition can be.  It can make daily functions uncomfortable and clothes seem to never fit right.  Unfortunately, there are many reasons which cause bloating in the belly.  These can ra... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/3-ways-to-relieve-constipation-naturally.jpg http://factoidz.com/beer-the-fat-and-skinny-side-of-what-you-drink/ http://factoidz.com/beer-the-fat-and-skinny-side-of-what-you-drink/ Beer is a top pick on the alcoholic beverage list for a lot of people. It's delicious, filling and is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. It can aid against coronary heart disease, increase your good cholesterol and can even reduce the development of kidney stones. The thing about beer t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/images/post/beer-the-fat-and-skinny-side-of-what-you-drink.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-grow-peppers-in-your-garden-naturally-and-biodynamically/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-grow-peppers-in-your-garden-naturally-and-biodynamically/ Peppers, or Capsicums as we call them in Australia, have similar conditions as tomatoes. They like a rich soil preferably planting in an area that has previously had a legume in it be it peas or beans, which locks in some of the nitrogen for good healthy growth. I str... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/images/post/how-to-grow-peppers-in-your-garden-naturally-and-biodynamically.jpg http://factoidz.com/evaluating-medicines-from-mlm-companies-vs-pharamceutical-companies/ http://factoidz.com/evaluating-medicines-from-mlm-companies-vs-pharamceutical-companies/ The Pharmaceutical companies have become giants in the corporate world, all on the backs of the population with health problems. Is this good or bad? Well first of all we need to thank the Pharmaceutical companies for a lot of life saving drugs and helping some people's quality of life. But... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/find-out-if-you-need-a-multivitamin.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-history-and-use-of-olive-oil-yesterday-and-today/ http://factoidz.com/the-history-and-use-of-olive-oil-yesterday-and-today/ Olive Oil is considered by many Health Experts to be the all purpose eating and cooking oil. Its uses date back 4-6,000 years BC. in the region of the Mediterranean. Iran or ancient Persia, is the birth place of this magic product! The olive was a native to Asia Minor, and spread fr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/images/post/the-history-and-use-of-olive-oil-yesterday-and-today.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-your-lifestyle-aimed-right-at-diabetes/ http://factoidz.com/is-your-lifestyle-aimed-right-at-diabetes/ Almost every person knows someone or has a family member with diabetes. The diets of many increase the odds for this disease. The American Diabetes Association in there 2007 ADA statement estimates 17.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. Another 7 million Ameri... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/foods-that-fight-arthritis.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-only-diet-plan-worth-living-on/ http://factoidz.com/the-only-diet-plan-worth-living-on/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-only-diet-plan-worth-living-on.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-nitric-oxide-can-help-reduce-the-risk-of-heart-disease/ http://factoidz.com/how-nitric-oxide-can-help-reduce-the-risk-of-heart-disease/ Did you know that 1 out of 3 people will end up with some form of heart disease? Also did you know that 2 out of 3 people with diabetes will die from heart disease or stroke? People with diabetes have twice the chance of getting heart disease, so what is the correlation between heart diseas... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-nitric-oxide-can-help-reduce-the-risk-of-heart-disease.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-diet-pills-capsules-and-liquid-diets-really-work/ http://factoidz.com/do-diet-pills-capsules-and-liquid-diets-really-work/ When we go into a drug store or supermarket we will see one section or aisle that is for products that are used to lose weight. Thousands of them proclaiming they work. I for one think they are just a placebo. They want you to think that their products are what make you lose weight. Since America... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/do-diet-pills-capsules-and-liquid-diets-really-work.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-reduce-your-risk-for-prostate-cancer/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-reduce-your-risk-for-prostate-cancer/ As the baby boomer generation matures, the concern for prostate cancer is growing among men. At the same time though, research is showing that there are ways we can reduce our risk of having prostate cancer. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-reduce-your-risk-for-prostate-cancer.jpg http://factoidz.com/health-benefits-of-red-wine-whats-real-and-whats-hype/ http://factoidz.com/health-benefits-of-red-wine-whats-real-and-whats-hype/ Studies showing the health benefits of red wine seem almost too good to be true, especially when we are bombarded daily with both the hype of some new miracle cure alongside dire warnings regarding the foods we eat and medicines we take.  All too frequently, what was being touted as a breakthrough ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/health-benefits-of-red-wine-whats-real-and-whats-hype.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-prepare-and-eat-artichokes/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-prepare-and-eat-artichokes/ Why artichokes? With the economy tanking and those entertainment dollars dwindling, serving artichokes as an appetizer or snack just makes sense. Artichokes are very low calorie, loaded with fiber and antioxidants, and contain no cholesterol or trans fat. In ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-10.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-lose-weight-the-practical-way-without-the-fad-diets/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-lose-weight-the-practical-way-without-the-fad-diets/ In a world where the image of being skinny is over whelming people to the point were they are willing to do almost anything to be thin.  Why not be healthy and fit.  What is over weight exactly?  Its a social tag that corporations put on people so that products can make money.  If I said you w... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-lose-weight-the-practical-way-without-the-fad-diets.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-spice-of-life-the-16-best-herbs-to-grow-and-use-in-healthy-cooking/ http://factoidz.com/the-spice-of-life-the-16-best-herbs-to-grow-and-use-in-healthy-cooking/ By now, I think of the late nutritionist Gayelord Hauser as my friend (although he's been gone for a long time, his cookbooks and health food products live on). I consult his books frequently, as I've recently pledged to adopt a healthier lifestyle. As I do, I've started growing more garden-fresh he... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-spice-of-life-the-16-best-herbs-to-grow-and-use-in-healthy-cooking.jpg http://factoidz.com/natural-foods-and-supplements-that-help-prevent-and-fight-anemia/ http://factoidz.com/natural-foods-and-supplements-that-help-prevent-and-fight-anemia/ The first respondent was correct in that you should see a doctor if you have any reason to suspect that you are anemic and listen to his/her advice.  There can be other more serious medical conditions which may appear as anemia which won't get diagnosed without proper lab work.  In addition, speak... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/natural-foods-and-supplements-that-help-prevent-and-fight-anemia.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-simple-ways-to-change-unhealthy-eating-habits-and-lose-weight/ http://factoidz.com/5-simple-ways-to-change-unhealthy-eating-habits-and-lose-weight/ When I hear the word diet it sends the following thoughts go through my mind, what I can not eat, discipline and will po... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-simple-ways-to-change-unhealthy-eating-habits-and-lose-weight.jpg http://factoidz.com/be-more-beautiful-diet-a-1940s-one-day-natural-detox/ http://factoidz.com/be-more-beautiful-diet-a-1940s-one-day-natural-detox/ One of the pioneering  American nutritionists in the 1940s advocated eating fresh fruits and vegetables, and cutting out starch and sugar, to lose weight easily and naturally. Gayelord Hauser, considered by some the founder of the natural health movement, along with Adelle ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/be-more-beautiful-diet-a-1940s-one-day-natural-detox.jpg http://factoidz.com/change-your-attitude-change-your-body/ http://factoidz.com/change-your-attitude-change-your-body/ "Diets", as we know them, don't work.  I think it's safe to say that we all know this yet day after day we still go online and look in the latest fashion magazine for the easiest and most tempting way for us to have our cake and eat it too...literally.  Face it, we're fat because we eat fat.  If ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/change-your-attitude-change-your-body.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-deflate-a-bloated-stomach-by-raising-your-ph-levels/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-deflate-a-bloated-stomach-by-raising-your-ph-levels/ Bloated stomach is usually caused by a build of gas created by bacteria, not the friendly bacteria, but the type that can live in an acidic environment. Eating too many acidic foods can be the root of the problem. All processed foods, meats, most grains sugar & dairy, coffee & alcohol will c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-deflate-a-bloated-stomach-by-raising-your-ph-levels.jpg http://factoidz.com/after-weight-watchers-la-weightloss-atkins-six-key-lessons-ive-kept/ http://factoidz.com/after-weight-watchers-la-weightloss-atkins-six-key-lessons-ive-kept/ So diet wise, I've tried it all!  And I DO mean everything.  I tried Weight Watchers, LA Weightloss, the cabbage diet, the crazy banana diet, Dexatrim, Atkins - seriously I have tried tons of diets and none of them seemed to work for me.  Then I decided that I was seriously tired of being overwei... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/after-weight-watchers-la-weightloss-atkins-six-key-lessons-ive-kept.jpg http://factoidz.com/dieting-without-the-fads-how-exercise-and-a-simple-diet-helped-me-lose-weight/ http://factoidz.com/dieting-without-the-fads-how-exercise-and-a-simple-diet-helped-me-lose-weight/ Two years ago I had a fall and I broke my right arm. My arm needed to be operated upon and I had to take it easy for nearly 2 months. I was constantly worried about my hand, and had developed high Blood pressure. The doctor put me on medication and advised me to go for walks. I was finding it diffic... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/dieting-without-the-fads-how-exercise-and-a-simple-diet-helped-me-lose-weight.jpg http://factoidz.com/difference-between-white-and-green-asparagus/ http://factoidz.com/difference-between-white-and-green-asparagus/ While all asparagus, regardless of color, is grown in a sandy based soil, white asparagus is kept under the soil in mounds, a process referred to as etiolation, which basically means that it is deprived of sunlight and therefore does not undergo a chlorophorm process with turns asparagus green. All ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/difference-between-white-and-green-asparagus.jpg http://factoidz.com/common-food-sources-of-vitamins-a-b6-b12-and-8-other-vitamins/ http://factoidz.com/common-food-sources-of-vitamins-a-b6-b12-and-8-other-vitamins/ As you age, your body needs additional vitamins to stay strong and fight disease. Your muscles, joints, and organs need all the help they can get. Many people either cannot afford supplemental vitamins, or they just don’t want to ta... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/common-food-sources-of-vitamins-a-b6-b12-and-8-other-vitamins.jpg http://factoidz.com/adding-vegetables-to-everyday-meals/ http://factoidz.com/adding-vegetables-to-everyday-meals/ With all the nutritional value packed inside fresh vegetables it is a shame that most Americans do not eat their recommended number of daily servings. Especially since it only takes five servings and a serving size is rather small (about a half cup). Here are some simple ideas f... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/adding-vegetables-to-everyday-meals.jpg http://factoidz.com/five-foods-that-improve-your-memory-and-brain-function/ http://factoidz.com/five-foods-that-improve-your-memory-and-brain-function/ Everyone would like to have that little edge in life, the type the separates you from your fellow friends and family members (especially if you're competitive). So you study French, you take some IQ tests and you learn some memory techniques and the results are impressive. But you want absolutely an... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/five-foods-that-improve-your-memory-and-brain-function.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-three-best-pieces-of-advice-ive-heard-on-losing-weight/ http://factoidz.com/the-three-best-pieces-of-advice-ive-heard-on-losing-weight/ These are the three best pieces of advice I've ever heard about losing weight - they helped me lose 20 pounds after nothing else, including many fad diets, never worked! The first is alignment. You need to be completely clear in your mind as to what it is you want to happen to yo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-three-best-pieces-of-advice-ive-heard-on-losing-weight.jpg http://factoidz.com/water-and-exercise-a-simple-formula-for-burning-more-calories/ http://factoidz.com/water-and-exercise-a-simple-formula-for-burning-more-calories/ For those of you looking to burn a few calories, look no further than your own front door.  Okay, so you will need to walk out the front door and enjoy the beauty of your neighborhood. Many people think they need to join the latest club and be like everyone else, pay so much money a year and sti... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/water-and-exercise-a-simple-formula-for-burning-more-calories.jpg http://factoidz.com/bee-pollen-relieves-stress-and-improves-immune-function/ http://factoidz.com/bee-pollen-relieves-stress-and-improves-immune-function/ Bee pollen is one of natures healthiest and almost strong superfoods. Bee Pollen contains digestive enzymes from the bees. Its been used as a dietary supplementation for thousands of years. Bee pollen is frequently called natures ideal nutrient. Bee pollen combines 22 amino acids, vitamin C, B-compl... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/bee-pollen-relieves-stress-and-improves-immune-function.jpg http://factoidz.com/health-benefits-of-black-tea-oolong-tea-green-tea-and-white-tea/ http://factoidz.com/health-benefits-of-black-tea-oolong-tea-green-tea-and-white-tea/ Tea is one of the oldest and most popular beverages on the planet, second only to water.  It's history goes back as far as 10th Century B.C. China.  It was first introduced to Europe in 1657 by Dutch traders.  China, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Japan are the world's top tea growers. All t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/health-benefits-of-black-tea-oolong-tea-green-tea-and-white-tea.jpg http://factoidz.com/b12-vs-sugar-based-energy-drinks/ http://factoidz.com/b12-vs-sugar-based-energy-drinks/ It has long been the fascination of us humans how to remain awake longer.  At times we found such drugs as meth and other ‘dodgy’ drugs with the effects plus some…  so how do we find a quick energy boost without all the damages of hard drugs? B12 seems to be what we are searching for.  T... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/b12-vs-sugar-based-energy-drinks.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-am-i-feeling-tired-boost-energy-levels-naturally/ http://factoidz.com/why-am-i-feeling-tired-boost-energy-levels-naturally/ There’s nothing wrong with a cup of coffee or Red Bull from time to time, BUT... if you're using these more often that once or twice a week (or once or twice a day!), there's probably a deeper issue going on that no energy drink is going to fix - Adrenal Exhaustion. These are the little glands tha... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-am-i-feeling-tired-boost-energy-levels-naturally.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-energy-drinks-work/ http://factoidz.com/do-energy-drinks-work/ Pretty much all energy drinks out there, including 5-Hour Energy (the product question that sparked this article) work because of a combination of vitamins, amino acids, caffeine and sugar (or artificial sweeteners). These drinks ARE effective for most people at least to some degree. The more import... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/do-energy-drinks-work.jpg http://factoidz.com/going-bananas-your-new-bff/ http://factoidz.com/going-bananas-your-new-bff/ Bananas may be your new best friend. Wanna know why? Bananas, like all close amigos, cheer you up when you're down, pick you up when you can't move, and sing you a lullaby when you can't sleep.  Who knew bananas were so all-purpose wonderful? While researching healthy foods, I came across a numb... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/going-bananas-your-new-bff.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-balance-food-and-work/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-balance-food-and-work/ Based on experiences I had with people I’ve been working with, this happens on a regular basis. I think adults arenâ€... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-balance-food-and-work.jpg http://factoidz.com/whats-the-best-thing-to-ingest-after-working-out/ http://factoidz.com/whats-the-best-thing-to-ingest-after-working-out/ Water Is #1 The quick answer to this question should be obvious. Both during and after a workout, the most important thing to ingest is of course, water. It facilitates digestion, aids in the transportation of nutrients and the elimination of waste products. Water also lubricates... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/whats-the-best-thing-to-ingest-after-working-out.jpg http://factoidz.com/antioxidants-dont-judge-a-food-by-its-color/ http://factoidz.com/antioxidants-dont-judge-a-food-by-its-color/ Antioxidants...we hear about them all the time and we know we should eat a diet rich in them to help prevent premature aging, cancer, and other disease, but where do we find them in their highest concentrations? Especially in today's economic climate, many of us are trying to get the most for our m... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/antioxidants-dont-judge-a-food-by-its-color.jpg http://factoidz.com/soy-many-options-in-cooking/ http://factoidz.com/soy-many-options-in-cooking/ Soy is all the rage these days, and with so many nutritional benefits, it is easy to see why.  The protein and isoflavones in soy provide antioxidants which can aid in lowering LDL cholesterol and prevent artery clogging plaque.  The fiber in soy can help reduce the risks of certain types of c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/soy-many-options-in-cooking.jpg http://factoidz.com/breaking-down-the-health-impacts-of-drinking-too-much-coffee/ http://factoidz.com/breaking-down-the-health-impacts-of-drinking-too-much-coffee/ I love a good cup of coffee, first thing in the morning or in the afternoon after a good day of work. I am drinking a cup of coffee right now. Is coffee good for you or is it bad for you. Maybe the question should be is caffein... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/breaking-down-the-health-impacts-of-drinking-too-much-coffee.jpg http://factoidz.com/which-foods-have-the-most-fiber/ http://factoidz.com/which-foods-have-the-most-fiber/ Do you need to increase the amount of fiber in your diet? Fiber is essential to a healthy diet. Fiber will allow your body to work better to digest food and will help fight against constipation. Many people do not get enough fiber in their diet. Along with eating foods that are high in fiber you cou... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/which-foods-have-the-most-fiber.jpg http://factoidz.com/tips-and-tricks-for-preparing-healthy-meals-every-day-part-3/ http://factoidz.com/tips-and-tricks-for-preparing-healthy-meals-every-day-part-3/ Before viewing this article you should read Part 1 and Part 2. Due to the length of Factoidz I have broken d... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tips-and-tricks-for-preparing-healthy-meals-every-day-part-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/tips-and-tricks-for-preparing-healthy-meals-every-day-part-2/ http://factoidz.com/tips-and-tricks-for-preparing-healthy-meals-every-day-part-2/ Before viewing this article you should read Part ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/the-healthiest-frugal-foods/ http://factoidz.com/the-healthiest-frugal-foods/ Grocery prices, along with everything else, seem to be on the rise. As food prices rise many people are now looking at ways to cut back on their grocery budget and save at the grocery store. Low cost food doesn't always mean you have to hav... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-healthiest-frugal-foods.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-basics-of-macrobiotics/ http://factoidz.com/the-basics-of-macrobiotics/ Macrobiotics is mainly thought of as a way to eat, but it is a way to live. It is formed around the ancient Chinese belief of yin and yang. That everything is more yin than yang and more yang than yin. And everything needs to b... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-basics-of-macrobiotics.jpg http://factoidz.com/find-out-if-you-need-a-multivitamin/ http://factoidz.com/find-out-if-you-need-a-multivitamin/ It seems today that everything is fortified with some vitamin or groups of vitamins; even water is now being sold fortified with vitamins and minerals. You can buy cereal that’s fortified with 100% of the daily requirements f... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/find-out-if-you-need-a-multivitamin.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-women-should-know-about-biomagnification-in-seafood/ http://factoidz.com/what-women-should-know-about-biomagnification-in-seafood/ Tuna has always been a food that we are told not to eat often and during pregnancy some suggest it should be avoided completely. Tuna is checked for mercury content but these tests are random and there are products on the shelf that contain unsafe levels of mercury. This is why doctors now advise th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-women-should-know-about-biomagnification-in-seafood.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-to-look-for-in-a-multivitamin/ http://factoidz.com/what-to-look-for-in-a-multivitamin/ The competition for your vitamin dollars is stronger then ever and the huge selection of multivitamins is growing. There are some things you can look for when buying vitamins. Since the competition is huge ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-to-look-for-in-a-multivitamin.jpg http://factoidz.com/can-eating-certain-foods-alleviate-depression/ http://factoidz.com/can-eating-certain-foods-alleviate-depression/ Eating as a means to alleviate depression is a subject close to my heart because my wife suffers from clinical depression and has to take Lexapro, her current prescribed medication, everyday to cope. Clinical depression, unlik... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/can-eating-certain-foods-alleviate-depression.jpg http://factoidz.com/foods-that-fight-arthritis/ http://factoidz.com/foods-that-fight-arthritis/ You can fight arthritis with medication and with your diet. What you choose to feed yourself can help you fight the inflammation in your body. What you put into your body really does count. Arthritis is not a single disease; rather it ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/foods-that-fight-arthritis.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-baby-food-from-scratch/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-baby-food-from-scratch/ Depending on how tight your schedule is you may not have time to make your own baby food, but there are many reasons for doing so. First of all your child may be like mine, and will refuse to eat pre-made baby food. Not that I blame her because it does taste pretty terrible! If you do not have a lot... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-baby-food-from-scratch.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-beat-the-plateau-when-dieting/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-beat-the-plateau-when-dieting/ One of the main goals of meal plans is to reduce and control your calorie intake. In the first two to four weeks you will lose weight but as you have been following a specific meal plan longer it will begin to be less successful, and eventually you will plateau. Plateau meaning you will neither gain... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-beat-the-plateau-when-dieting.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-sure-your-toddler-gets-proper-nutrition/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-sure-your-toddler-gets-proper-nutrition/ Feeding toddlers can be a tricky task and you need to make sure you catch them at the right moment. You may find that when you go to great lengths to make a meal for your toddler they just push it away and lose patience for food. While you are cooking dinner give your child a plate with cheese, gold... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-sure-your-toddler-gets-proper-nutrition.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-boost-the-nutrition-in-your-sandwich/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-boost-the-nutrition-in-your-sandwich/ Eating healthy does not always mean giving up the foods you love. Sometimes it just requires you to tweak ingredients. In this article I would like to focus on how to make a more nutritious sandwich. Sandwiches can be healthy but they are often packed with calories - far more than any one person ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-boost-the-nutrition-in-your-sandwich.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-are-antioxidants/ http://factoidz.com/what-are-antioxidants/ There are plenty of products that now boast antioxidants. What are antioxidants and what is so great about them? Definition: Antioxidant: Any substance that reduces oxidative damage (damage due to oxygen Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-are-antioxidants.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-protein-shakes/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-protein-shakes/ Instant protein shakes are expensive and they contain abstract ingredients that you may be uncertain about. If you build your own protein shakes you save money while understanding what it is you are putting into your body. The base of protein shakes is a protein powder. You can buy protein powder... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-protein-shakes.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-stick-to-you-diet/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-stick-to-you-diet/ One of the worst errors people make when dieting is skipping meals. There are many reasons why people choose to do this when they are dieting, whether it is too late in the day, there was not healthy food available, or there just wasn't time in the day for a nutritious meal. One thing that many p... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-stick-to-you-diet.jpg http://factoidz.com/does-drinking-alcohol-in-the-morning-help-cure-a-hangover/ http://factoidz.com/does-drinking-alcohol-in-the-morning-help-cure-a-hangover/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-cure-a-hangover.jpg http://factoidz.com/weight-loss-meal-plan-more-fibre-and-less-processed-foods/ http://factoidz.com/weight-loss-meal-plan-more-fibre-and-less-processed-foods/ Here is a meal plan that will help you to lose weight and feel great. One of the most important things is to eat less processed foods so that you burn more calories during the digestion process! Fibre is you friend! Breakfast ideas: Option #1:  1 cup of puffed wheat with skim milk or soy mil... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/weight-loss-meal-plan-more-fibre-and-less-processed-foods.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-survive-the-dreaded-midnight-snack-attack/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-survive-the-dreaded-midnight-snack-attack/ In this day of health consciousness we sometimes dread the snack attack that seem to visit us all at one time or another. To just survive them is not good enough nor is it the correct answer. Our individual survival depends on something entirely more basic and complex; control. Controlling our lives... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-survive-the-dreaded-midnight-snack-attack.jpg http://factoidz.com/worst-foods-for-your-body-and-skin/ http://factoidz.com/worst-foods-for-your-body-and-skin/ It's kind of scary to think about all the bad foods we eat and the potential harm we are doing to ourselves, just by choosing to eat certain things. Many of the worst foods we can consume are for the sake of convenience sadly. Maybe it's time that people wake up and realize that we shouldn't be exch... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/worst-foods-for-your-body-and-skin.jpg http://factoidz.com/airborne-and-prevention-of-the-common-cold/ http://factoidz.com/airborne-and-prevention-of-the-common-cold/ Airborne is considered a dietary supplement and therefore is not subject to the same scrutiny as prescription or over the counter medication.  The first thing you should know is there is no conclusive evidence that Airborne or anything in Airborne contains prevents colds or speeds your recovery f... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/airborne-and-prevention-of-the-common-cold.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-read-pet-food-labels-intelligently/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-read-pet-food-labels-intelligently/ Here are some tips on how to read those confusing pet food labels intelligently. Be aware of marketing tactics in naming pet food The prod... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-read-pet-food-labels-intelligently.jpg http://factoidz.com/does-my-dog-need-supplements/ http://factoidz.com/does-my-dog-need-supplements/ Should You Give Your Dog Supplements? Well just like you worry about your own health and your bodies need for different nutritional elements, your faithful four-legged friend also needs proper nutrition and health.  I wouldn't say that your dog needs supplements, because they can get thro... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST nutrition http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/does-my-dog-need-supplements.jpg