Archive : Food

  Diets based on blood type was first introduced by Dr. Peter J.D ‘Adamo in his book, Eat Right For Your Type, published in 1996. The contents of the book explains that everyone has a different response to the food, depending on their blood type. That is why certain types of diets can not...

Have you ever thought of resolving to quit all your bad habits by the New Year? Have you also failed on keeping up to the resolution? One fact that remains is that, there are numerous people who have a lot of bad habits but fail to get out of them because of the ignorance associated with them. Read on...

There are a couple of things that most people take into consideration when they try to choose between canned foods or fresh.  The main deciding factors seem to be availability, cost, and longevity.  It’s truly surprising how few people consider the actual nutritional value of the foods they’re...

Green vegetables are one of the most nutritious foods which we can include in our nutrition. Green vegetables are also known as leaf vegetables, leafy greens, potherbs or simply greens. The green color is due to the green pigment chlorophyll. Leafy greens are renowned for their health benefits. They...

Schools can only do so much when it comes to educating your children about health and nutrition.  There isn’t much time devoted to the subject (it is usually just a small section of their P.E. class) since there is more of an emphasis on core academic subjects like math, science, language, and so...

Although it is not uncommon for athletes to use caffeine as a performance enhancer (it is, after all, the most popular stimulant in the world), the question was bound to arise: can using caffeine to aid in your exercise routine be detrimental to your health?  While there are some adverse effects associated...

There is a big issue in the health factors of energy drinks as of late. Drinks like Red Bull and Monster are taking over the scenes at raves and clubs on Friday and Saturday nights, and are becoming more and more used when people are looking for a quick “pick-me-up.” All things that you...

Junks add up useless pounds to the body that are low nutrient with high content of fat, calories, sugar and salt. Pre-packed food products are to be avoided at the first stage to keep down the unhealthy food stuff from occupying your diet sheet. Adding fresh fruit and vegetables is the best choice to...

This is a guest post by Chris who writes about mediterranean diet and healthy eating. Origins of Mediterranean Cuisine History would tell that over about 10,000 years, the Mediterranean Sea has always been the “crossroads for exchanges” when it comes to trade and culture. This provided a very important...