Why Americans are fatter now
It is common knowledge that the average American now is heavier and has a higher body fat percentage than 50 years ago. Read more
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Eggs offer a lot of essential nutrients but few calories
Many believe that eating food “closer to the land” provides more nutrients and health benefits than eating food produced by conventional large-scale producers. Depending on the food and the producer, this could be true. However, those new to the complexities of farming might not have adequate food safety knowledge to avoid foodborne illnesses. Food safety is especially important for egg production and handling. Read more
Too much of a ‘healthy’ diet can lead to severe problems
A growing number of people feel that eating a diet only containing food considered “healthy” is the ideal. But this belief is not ideal and can contribute to health problems that are irreversible. Read more
Plant-based beverages lack same benefits as cow’s milk
New food products are being developed daily, and some definitely find their way to supermarket shelves. Over the last decade, plant-based milks have become increasingly popular as a substitution for cow’s milk. Read more
Body needs its water level to stay in constant balance
Water in, water out — it’s the most basic illustration of the body’s attempt to maintain water homeostasis, or the ideal balance of fluid in the body. Virtually everything the body needs is subject to a balancing act of taking in enough to balance unavoidable losses. Read more
‘Healthy’ weight not always an indicator of good health
It is common to think that someone with a so-called healthy body weight has good nutrition. However, body weight is a reflection of stored calories, not an indicator of nutritional health. Read more
Proceed with caution when treating GERD with drugs
Heartburn, the common term for GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is increasingly common and is occurring at earlier ages than in the past. Read more
Establish your protein needs before other calorie sources
Unlike a car, which just needs one type of fuel, the human body requires three energy sources from food: protein, fat and carbohydrate. Over the past few decades, conflicting and confusing recommendations have come from a wide variety of sources about how these three calorie sources should be balanced in the adult diet. Read more
Food type dictates how well nutrients will be absorbed
Our Jan. 12 article stressed the critical importance to health of providing the body with an adequate supply of all essential nutrients. To do this requires the intestine to absorb an adequate supply of these essential nutrients. Read more
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Lack of essential nutrients can seriously impair health
Staying healthy or getting healthy requires good nutrition. Although you can find many self-appointed experts expounding on the perfect diet for all, no matter what, the way you eat must meet three key principles. Read more
Healthy hydration combines fluids and water-packed foods
Water is important for good health, but good hydration is much more than drinking plenty of water. The goal is not just to drink lots of water, but rather to maintain a balancedamount of water in the body and maintain a normal state of hydration. It is important to understand that water is an essential nutrient and comes from both food and water sources. Read more
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