Nutrition and Dietetics

INULIN

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Sun, 20 May 2012 08:16:39 PDT

Inulins are a group of naturally occurring polysaccharides produced by many types of plants. They belong to a class of dietary fibers known as Fructosans. Most plants that synthesize and...

Genetically Modified Foods

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:23:49 PDT

What are genetically-modified foods - GMOs ? Defined as crop plants created for human or animal consumption using the latest molecular biology techniques. They have been modified in the laboratory...

EGGPLANT

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:58:25 PDT

Benefits of Eggplant: 1. Reduced Risk of colon Cancer due to high soluble fiber content 2. Weight Loss, called a “bulky food”, fills up the stomach for a long time 3. Antioxidants (nasunin,...

EATING DISORDERS

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:16:51 PST

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aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:32:15 PST

Health benefits of Artichokes: 1-High in Antioxidants 2-Cancer Prevention and treatment 3-Increased bile flow 4-Good for the liver 5-Better digestion 4-Cholesterol reduction...

LYCOPENE

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:00:25 PST

Occuring naturally in foods and giving fruits and vegetables their red tint (tomatoes, watermelon, guava, pink grapefruit...), Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that helps to prevent cancer ,...

A SMALL FISH WITH BIG HEALTH BENEFITS

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:50:39 PST

Sardines are rich in many nutrients like minerals and vitamins that are essential for good health. Sardines are a good source of proteins and they also contain the following nutrients: Omega...

Health Benefits of Yoghurt

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:36:24 PST

Qualified as a good source of calcium , phosphorus, Vitamin B2 , iodine,Vitamin B12,Vitamin B5, Zinc, potassium, protein and molybdenum. It is a health-supportive food. But the...

Live longer with fewer calories

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:24:52 PDT

By consuming...

CORN

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:10:52 PDT

In addition to being sweet and satisfying, there are many health benefits of corn. Corn has a...

TIPS TO GAIN WEIGHT

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:32:27 PDT

First, find out what is your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) which equates your daily calorie need/count to maintain your weight at its current level. Next, start planning your weekly dietary plans to...

OLIVES AND OLIVE OIL

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:35:12 PDT

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Happy Foods

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:36:09 PDT

The secret is in choosing foods rich in omega-3 fats, folic acid, selenium, vitamin D and B12. These nutrients are known to lift the mood: Skim Milk ChocolateOily fish like salmon,...

Foods to Quit Smoking

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:28:40 PDT

Are you aware that what we eat or drink can actually enhance or worsen cigarette taste? Do you know that there are certain foods that can make us feel bad about cigarette taste and this way assist...

LEMON VERBENA (VERVEINE)

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:19:43 PDT

Lemon Verbena is a woody,...

Vitamin B 12 (Cobalamin)

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:40:55 PDT

Fatigue is the most common symptom of people who have low levels of Vitamin B12. Other signs of B12 deficiency : weight loss, constipation or diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, gas,...

ROLE OF SLEEP TIMING IN CALORIC INTAKE AND BMI

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:23:48 PDT

There is an association between short sleep duration and increased risk for obesity, increased energy intake, greater percentage of body fat and weight gain over time. In addition to duration, poor...

Processed Meats

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:28:53 PDT

Processed meats include bacon, sausage, hot dogs, sandwich meat, packaged ham,...

Prickly Pear

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:53:44 PDT

Nutritionally, the Prickly Pear can be a goldmine of vitamins and minerals.High in amino acids, high fiber content, good levels of Vitamin C and Bioflavoids, addind this fruit to your diet may be a...

ZINC

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:31:04 PDT

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The fastest way to fitness and fat loss

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:10:18 PDT

A Tabata workout (also called a Tabata sequence) is an interval training cycle of 20 seconds of maximum intensity exercise, followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated without pause 8 times for a total...

A Special Grain-Buckwheat-Sarrasin

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:48:43 PDT

A Special Grain-Buckwheat-SarrasinA fruit seed that is gluten-free. It is a quality source of nutrition for people with gluten allergies and Celiac disease. Buckwheat is also...

How to burn fat not muscles for workouts

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:04:27 PDT

1. Cut down on the amount of high fat content foods you eat (fried food,junk food, breaded foods, sweets…)2. Eat a high protein , moderate carbs and low fat diet3. Forget the 3 meals a day....

The ABCs of Vitamins

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:01:47 PDT

http://www.rncentral.com/nursing-library/careplans/the-abcs-of-vitamins

URSOLIC ACID

aldas54@gmail.com (alda salem) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:48:40 PDT

Ursolic acid is present in many plants, including apples, bilberries, cranberries, elder flowers, peppermint, lavender, oregano, thyme, prunes…Ursolic acid has medicinally action.It is used in many...