A vitamin B12 deficiency may be confusing.
Posted on Dec 02, 2011 under General Health, Nutrition | No CommentConfusion and memory problems in the elderly, often diagnosed as Alzheimer’s Disease may be associated with a vitamin B12 deficiency.
Archives for Nutrition category
The safety of synthetic vitamin supplements is again questioned.
Posted on Oct 12, 2011 under Nutrition | No CommentPerhaps it is time to reconsider taking synthetic supplements. I’ve not taken vitamins for several years now. Exercise, eat mostly fruits and vegetables. If you don’t eat 9-13 servings per day, take Juice Plus+.
More Information For Dieters
Posted on Sep 23, 2011 under Exercise, Nutrition, Weight Loss | No CommentNew Information suggests the old belief that 3500 calories equates to 1 pound of body weight (either lost or gained depending on caloric balance) is less than accurate.
Yeah for Yogurt, Boo for French Fries and Refined Carbohydrates
Posted on Jul 23, 2011 under Exercise, General Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss | No CommentLots of sensible nutrition and weight control relationships are spelled out here. As has been stated before, “you are what you eat.”
The New Food Plate Replaces the Food Pyramid
Posted on Jun 07, 2011 under General Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss | No CommentHere it is, the new food plate.
Vegetable Farming and Kids
Posted on May 31, 2011 under Nutrition | No CommentMaybe grassroots efforts are the recipe for creating positive dietary habits.
Movie theatre popcorn, ouch! C’mon, of course you knew.
Posted on May 26, 2011 under Nutrition | No CommentDoes anyone still eat movie theatre popcorn? Well… just know what it is you’re eating.
Better Food Labels?
Posted on May 26, 2011 under Nutrition | No CommentFood labels are rather confusing. Maybe some highlighting will help. CSPI wants to update our food labels to make them more clear and add emphasis to what it considers most important.
Surprise, declining activity during the work day contributes to the American Obesity Epidemic!
Posted on May 26, 2011 under Exercise, General Health, Nutrition, Uncategorized | No CommentDo we really need a “Study” to inform us that a lack of activity during the workday, along with poor eating habits and our sedentary lifestyle, contributes to the alarming obesity in America. Now, about 1/3 of all Americans are considered obese.
“Functional Foods” – What’s the Hype?
Posted on May 15, 2011 under Nutrition | No CommentAre foods categorized and marketed as “functional foods” really any healthier and nutritionally superior to other like foods? Read on to explore the food labeling controversy.
