Healthy Diets

Articles in Healthy Diets

By Kristie Leong M.D. 3 comments
Getting optimal nutrition through a healthy diet and the selective use of nutritional supplements can be a challenge especially when there is conflicting information about what's healthy and what's not. This is particularly true when it comes to ... more »
By Lindaperry 2 comments
You can eat healthy by just knowing what certain foods do to your system. Read the article right after the email and comment box, and remember to check the tips and warnings section also... more »
By Heartstrong 1 comments
Flaxseed can be very heart healthy because of the high concentration of Omega 3 fatty acids and fiber content. People who are trying to lose weight (especially belly fat) can find that the high fiber in flaxseed can improve weight loss. But you ... more »
By Kristie Leong M.D. 1 comments
Are you a mindless eater? Do you sometimes find yourself snacking out of the bag without any regard for how much you're actually eating? Studies have shown when people eat out of a bag or multi-portion container they almost always end up eating ... more »
By starchild517 0 comments
In order to stay alive, you need a certain number of calories every day. How many calories? The magic number is usually thought to be a minimum somewhere between 800 and 1000 calories. And the most recent scientific studies indicate that low ... more »
By Jewel27 14 comments
Sugar substitutes such as Nutrasweet, Equal, Splenda (sucralose) and Sweet and Low can contribute to depression, muscle spasms, headaches, tiredness, brain damage, memory loss, mood swings, intestinal cramping, and stomach pain. Based on this ... more »
By breezycycle 0 comments
Learn how to choose foods with a low GI rating so that you can control your appetite, blood glucose and cholesterol levels AND lower your risk of getting heart disease and type 2 diabetes... more »
By Wesley Stefan 6 comments
Your alarm clock is beeping at you to wake up. You hit the snooze bar. Ten minutes later, it beeps again. Snooze bar. Beep. Snooze. Yeah you get the picture. Getting up every morning at 5am is not one of my strong points, to say the least. ... more »
By Anne Wanchic 1 comments
Losing weight is easier when you tap into your own competitive nature and challenge yourself... more »
By Christina-Marie Wright 9 comments
Protein is vital to the human body. It plays a big role in tissue growth and repair, muscle formation, metabolism function, enabling blood to carry oxygen to the body and formation of antibodies. While the diets of meat-eaters and ovo-lacto ... more »
By Christina-Marie Wright 9 comments
Vitamin B-12 is an important part of a balanced diet. It helps with brain function and provides energy. While B-12 is found in most animal products, those following a vegan diet need to take extra care to ensure they are getting enough. Vegan ... more »
By ShaylaWynter 2 comments
You can easily add whole grains to your family's diet, and they won't even know it! Use these secret ways to get your family eating healthier, without hearing even one complaint... more »
By ***amylaine 12 comments
When working at home it is so easy to gain weight. I never realized how much activity it took me to go to work, until I saw my waist line expanding. Not only was I moving less but I was eating more because it was more convenient. Let me share ... more »
By TerriR 2 comments
Plateaus discourage up to 95 percent of dieters at some point during their weight loss efforts. Plateaus can either discourage the dieter to give up completely or encourage that same person to stay focused on weight loss. You don't have to be ... more »
By ' iamageniuster ' 9 comments
Did you know vegetarians live a much more joyful life and have more energy than meat eaters? Did you know that you can substitute meat and meat products with fruits and vegetables? If you want to start becoming a vegetarian slowly, start it ... more »
By llnair2006 4 comments
Have you ever found yourself binging , when your trying to lose weight? Well I have found a way to stop, and start a Binge-Proof Life... more »
By velocity 6 comments
Are you the type of person that loves attention? Do you always have to be the center of attention including but not limited to being best dressed, best conversation and best personality etc. Are you the type of person that may have put on a few ... more »
By xrayness 1 comments
Thank you for reading my ehow article...if you are overweight and carrying 175 pounds of body fat, then this article is for you. Do not be discouraged in your attempt to lose 175 pounds of body fat. This article will give you seven (7) tips for ... more »
By xrayness 4 comments
If you have plans for this weekend, this article may change them. Stop reading for a moment and stand up. Look at your thighs. If you are not satisfied with how they look, then it is your lucky day. You found the right eHow article. Print these ... more »
By xrayness 4 comments
This article is for anyone interested in losing weight before the year ends. It's still summer and you have time to get on a good diet and exercise plan before January 2009. You should not wait until the beginning of the new year to start working ... more »
By MIHealthCoach 2 comments
How to shop for healthy bread that will support your health and your family's... more »
By americanguru 3 comments
Do you know if you are underweight, the ideal weight, overweight, or obese? A good starting point is to determine your body mass index. Body mass index (BMI) is a calculated number that helps you determine if you are a healthy weight for your ... more »
By tconroy30 0 comments
The to-do list expands too fast. The pressures from work will have you tear your hair out. Regardless of the cause, we turn to diet-busting goodies for comfort during stressful times in our life. It will become a total disaster, as the body's ... more »
By lkcooper 0 comments
There are so many stereotypes out there about vegans and vegetarians, and while some may be based in truth, others are complete misconceptions. Here's what you can do to challenge some of the stereotypes!.. more »
By lkcooper 3 comments
I've designated this topic as moderately challenging, although for some lucky people out there, it seems to be pretty easy! :) Anyway, the main types of raw food diets out there are the high fruit or 80/10/10 and high fat/ gourmet. Of course, ... more »