Health & Nutrition: Video Series

A binge eating disorder occurs when an individual consistently eats an excessive amount of food, followed by depression or low-self esteem and often purging of some kind. Understand how consists of binge eating with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

A diet to reduce high blood pressure is the DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Actions to Stop Hypertension, and it includes reducing sodium intake, increasing fruits, vegetables and plant-based protein intake, and eliminating trans fats. Reduce high blood pressure levels through a better diet with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

The health benefits of mangosteen juice include having high levels of phytonutrients, phytochemicals and antioxidants, all of which promote better overall health. Understand how mangosteen can improve symptoms of various conditions with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

Foods that cause high blood pressure are any foods with high levels of sodium, such as canned soup, frozen dinners, processed meats and pickled food. Avoid high-sodium foods to maintain or reduce high blood pressure with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

Popcorn can be a healthy snack when it is prepared correctly, such as in an air popper with only a small amount of butter and salt. Find out how to prepare healthy popcorn with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

Foods that cleanse the colon include high-fiber foods, lots of fluids, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans. Maintain a high-fiber diet to stay regular with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

Fasting can sometimes cleanse the colon when fluids are included, but generally fasting will not cure constipation. Learn to cleanse the colon safely with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

The Mediterranean diet can decrease high blood pressure because olive oil is used as the primary source of fat, lots of plant foods are incorporated into many Mediterranean meals, and Mediterranean meats are generally quite lean. Research the Mediterranean diet with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

Foods to avoid with high cholesterol include saturated fats and trans fats, which are found in many different animal foods and a few plant foods. Avoid full fat milk, chicken skin and marbleized meats with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

Sodium affects blood pressure by allowing the body to retain fluids that put more pressure on the walls of the blood vessels. Understand how excess sodium increases blood pressure with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

Alcohol not only increases blood pressure, but it can often interact negatively with many blood pressure medications. Avoid drinking alcohol with high blood pressure using this information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

While pregnant, eating healthy is an important step in caring for the baby, so increasing calorie intake, taking prenatal vitamins, drinking more water, eating more protein and limiting fish intake can supply the baby with enough vitamins and minerals. Eat well while bearing a child with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

The best way to maintain healthy blood sugar levels is to exercise regularly, control carbohydrate intake, eat several small meals a day and mix proteins, fats and carbs in one meal. Control blood sugar levels with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

Carb-blocking pills, also known as starch blockers, prevent the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates in the body, which is meant to help people lose weight. Research carb-blocking pills, some of which can cause digestive upset, with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

Vitamin D3 is better absorbed by the body than vitamin D2, so finding supplements with D3 in them is a healthier way to increase the intake of vitamin D. Research vitamin D on the USDA's Web site with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

Tea contains many benefits and a few risks, the benefits being its high-antioxidant levels and the risks including teeth staining and caffeine levels. Weigh the risks and benefits of drinking various types of tea with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

Libido can be improved by taking vitamins and minerals in a supplement form, as the minerals zinc and magnesium can help to raise libido levels. Find a multivitamin that includes the right minerals as well with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

Low-carb snack foods include nuts in small portions, string cheese, cottage cheese, boiled eggs, nut butters and non-starchy vegetables. Snack on low-carb, healthy foods to aid in weight loss with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

The foods that will help lower cholesterol include legumes, fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as all of these foods are high in fiber that helps carry the low density lipoproteins out of the body. Find healthy foods to lower cholesterol with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

People with rheumatoid arthritis should be evaluated to determine which foods to avoid, as each individual's reaction to certain foods will vary. Find out which foods to avoid when arthritis can be affected with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

The elements that make up carbohydrates are carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, and they occur in the same ration whether they form glucose or complex carbohydrates. Learn about the makeup of carbohydrates with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

The main function of carbohydrates is to fuel the entire body with energy, as carbohydrates are broken down into glucose and is the preferred fuel for brain function. Understand the importance of carbohydrates with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

Vitamin O is not a real vitamin, but rather a product developed by marketers that is supposed to increase oxygen levels in the bloodstream. Avoid vitamin O scams with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.

The best time to take multi-vitamins is right after a meal with plenty of water, as many vitamins and minerals are fat soluble and require food in the system to be absorbed. Take a multi-vitamin after mealtimes with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on healthy eating.