About Riboflavin Why do we need riboflavin? Riboflavin is one of the B vitamins. It also is known as vitamin B2. We need riboflavin to use the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the foods we eat. Riboflavin helps us use these nutrients for energy in our bodies and additionally functions as an antioxidant. Riboflavin also […]
Nutrition Facts Label
Eating healthier and feeling better using the Nutrition Facts Label THE RIGHT TOOL TO BALANCE YOUR DIET You probably already use the Nutrition Facts label in some way—maybe to check calories, fat or sodium content. But, the more familiar you are with the information, the more you’ll want to use it daily to ensure you’re […]
Facts about Vitamin D
Why do we need vitamin D? Vitamin D is needed for normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus. It helps put these minerals into bones and teeth. This makes bones stronger and reduces risk for bone fractures. Vitamin D also helps keep the immune system functioning normally, so our bodies can resist some types of disease. […]
Facts About Vitamin A
Why Do We Need Vitamin A? Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin essential to our health. It helps us see normally in the dark. Vitamin A also promotes normal growth and health of body cells and keeps skin healthy.
Reduce Sodium Intake
Tips on How to Reduce Sodium Intake Buy fresh, frozen (no sauce), or no-salt added canned vegetables. Use fresh poultry,* fish, pork,* and lean meat, rather than canned or processed meats. When available, buy low-sodium, lower sodium, reduced-sodium, or no-salt-added versions of products. Limit sauces, mixes, and “instant” products, including flavored rice and ready-made pasta. […]
Yoga for Health
Yoga for Health: Get the Facts Yoga is a mind and body practice with historical origins in ancient Indian philosophy. Like other meditative movement practices used for health purposes, various styles of yoga typically combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. This fact sheet provides basic information about yoga for health, summarizes scientific […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Introduction Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China and has evolved over thousands of years. TCM practitioners use herbs, acupuncture, and other methods to treat a wide range of conditions. In the United States, TCM is considered part of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This fact sheet provides a general […]
What the Science Says about Noni Fruit
Noni Fruit This fact sheet provides basic information about noni—common names, what the science says, potential side effects and cautions, and resources for more information. Common Names—noni, morinda, Indian mulberry, hog apple, canary wood Latin Name—Morinda citrifolia Noni is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows throughout the tropical regions of the Pacific Ocean, […]
Healthy Sleep
Healthy Sleep Sleep is not just a block of time when you are not awake. Thanks to sleep studies done over the past several decades, it is now known that sleep has distinctive stages that cycle throughout the night. Your brain stays active throughout sleep, but different things happen during each stage. For example, certain […]
What is Diabetes
Diabetes Diabetes means that your blood glucose (sugar) is too high. If not controlled, diabetes can lead to blindness, heart disease, kidney failure, and other problems. In many cases, diabetes can be controlled by keeping a healthy weight, eating healthy, and being physically active. About 24 million Americans have diabetes. As many as one quarter […]
The Facts about Trans Fat
Dietary Trans Fat The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 and the Institute of Medicine recommend that individuals keep trans fatty acid consumption as low as possible.1, 2 There are two main sources of dietary trans fatty acids (trans fat). Naturally occurring trans fat is found in small amounts in the fatty parts of meat and […]
Green Tea Extracts
Green Tea This fact sheet provides basic information about green tea—common names, what the science says, potential side effects and cautions, and resources for more information. Common Names—green tea, Chinese tea, Japanese tea Latin Name—Camellia sinensis All types of tea (green, black, and oolong) are produced from the Camellia sinensis plant using different methods. Fresh […]
Do you know your Body Mass Index (BMI)
Knowing What Your Weight Means It’s important to be at a healthy weight. Body Mass Index—or BMI—and waist size are two numbers that can help you decide if your weight is healthy, or if you need to make some changes. This tip sheet below explains how to find both and what they mean. Body Mass […]
30-Day Push Up Challenge
The 30-Day Push Up Challenge We live in a world and age where most men and women are trying to lose weight and transform their bodies into beautiful products of a natural and healthy lifestyle. Advanced gym goers and people who have already reached an exercise plateau can now continue to lose weight and tone […]
High Blood Sugar
High Blood Sugar High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, occurs when the body has too much food or glucose, or too little insulin. The following are all potential reasons that a person with type 1 diabetes might have high blood sugar: Not enough insulin taken Eating more than usual Eating earlier than usual Eating food with […]
30-Day Burpees Challenge
Are You Up For The 30-Day Burpees Challenge? Do you want to find out how fit you are, or how much all that workout you’ve been doing has paid off? Or are you perhaps looking for a no-complications (though by no means easy) routine that can get you off the couch, with the added promise […]
Colon Cleanse Advanced Formula
Colon Cleanse by Anti Aging Company Colon Cleanse Advanced Formula with 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee AntiAgingCompany.com announced today that they will be offering a 3-Day Amazon Sale of their new product, Colon Cleanse. The product now only costs $19.95 a bottle which is up to 50% off from their previous price of $49.95 a bottle, and […]
Healthy Skin
Healthy Skin The skin, your body’s largest organ, protects you against heat, light, injury, and infection. Tanned skin is not a sign of good health. It means that your skin has been hurt by the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Too much sun without protection can cause skin damage, eye problems, and more serious health problems […]
Celiac Disease
Celiac Disease People who have celiac disease (also known as celiac sprue) can’t tolerate gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten is even in some medicines. When people with celiac disease eat foods or use products that have gluten in them, the immune system responds by damaging the lining of the small […]
Varicose Veins and Spider Veins
Varicose Veins and Spider Veins Questions & Answers What are varicose veins and spider veins? Varicose (VAR-i-kos) veins are enlarged veins that can be blue, red, or flesh-colored. They often look like cords and appear twisted and bulging. They can be swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are often found […]
Folic Acid | Can women get too much folic acid?
What is folic acid? Folic (FOH-lik) acid is a B vitamin. It helps the body make healthy new cells. “Folic acid” and “folate” mean the same thing. Folic acid is a manmade form of folate. Folate is found naturally in some foods. Most women do not get all the folic acid they need through food […]