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The number one nutrient recommended to promote strong bones is calcium. Calcium is found mainly in dairy products. But if you don’t consume dairy products, will your bones suffer as a result? Diet plays a significant role in maintaining strong bones, and key nutrients include calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin K, and vitamin D. The good ...click here to read more

Low-calorie diets are very popular as a means to lose weight, but research suggests they can have detrimental consequences on your bones and muscles. An Australian study suggests that low calorie diets can result in weaker handgrip strength and reduce bone mineral density (BMD). These effects were seen more so among women. The study included ...click here to read more

Raising young children can be difficult especially when they constantly bounce off the walls and make a ruckus. Feeding them can be especially problematic as their favorite foods may not line up with a nutritional diet, especially for developing minds and bodies. But giving in to our children’s demands for that bowl of fries instead ...click here to read more

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women, with almost 25 percent of deaths in the United States attributed to the disease. The term heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect the blood vessels of the heart, rhythm problems, and heart defects among others. For the most part, ...click here to read more

Having type 2 diabetes, also called adult-onset or non-insulin dependent diabetes, has become very common in today’s society. An estimated one in three Americans will develop type 2 diabetes by the year 2050, according to new projections by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This growing trend is in direct correlation with the ...click here to read more

Living in a great country like the United States comes with many comforts. Nowhere is this more beneficial than in our access to food. We can go to the grocery store, a nice restaurant, or even just order a pizza over the phone. But unfortunately, this means that many Americans indulge too much, often consuming ...click here to read more

An estimated 400,000 people in the U.S. and about 2.5 million people around the world suffer from a potentially disabling disease of the brain and central nervous system called multiple sclerosis (MS).  There is currently no cure for MS, with treatment being focused on speeding up recovery from attacks and slowing down the progression of ...click here to read more

The food we eat not only provides us with the energy we need throughout the day, but also dictates our overall health. Those who eat fast food for the majority of their meals are likely to have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and be overweight. Those who adhere to a diet comprised of healthy foods, ...click here to read more

Eating a vegetarian diet is often seen as being the best choice for reducing the risk of heart disease. People often assume that it means eating strictly fruits and vegetables, but there is a vast array of choices available. For someone to be considered vegetarian, they must not eat any animal derived products. With this ...click here to read more

The causes of Alzheimer’s are not known, but it’s thought to be a combination of lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors. The condition often leads to increased forgetfulness or mild confusion in the initial stages, but over time, it robs you of your memory and cognitive ability. Early research in mice has found a link between ...click here to read more

A healthy diet is something we all try to maintain, but it’s hard to stay on track. Low-calorie diets are usually the meal plan of choice for losing weight. However, according to new research, choosing a vegetarian diet over a low-calorie one can help you lose weight more effectively. Having excess fat not only causes ...click here to read more

The gluten-free craze has been sweeping the nation for the last couple of years with claims that it benefits health. Millions of Americans have adopted a gluten-free or low-gluten diet, making it a multi-billion-dollar industry. But researchers warn that this lack of gluten may have an adverse effect on our health and even increase the ...click here to read more

The American Heart Association has found that diets with high gluten content are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This lowered risk has been attributed to the consumption of cereal fiber, which protects against the development of type 2 diabetes. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley that ...click here to read more

HDL cholesterol levels can increase with algae extracts, which may counter the effects of high fat diets. The researchers from Wayne State University found a dietary intake of ProAlgaZyme increased the levels of HDL cholesterol. Traditionally, cholesterol issues are addressed by lowering LDL cholesterol. ProAlgaZyme is the first type of treatment to actually boost HDL ...click here to read more