One of the biggest concerns for many families is childhood obesity. When should parents start to be concerned, what are the warning signs, what are the risks and dangers and what can they do set things on the right path. (more…)

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Omax 3 is a dietary supplement that is designed to help your body take in the proper amount of Omega-3 fatty acids every day. Every body needs fats in order to stay healthy but it’s often difficult to what kinds and how much to take. (more…)

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One of the most vexing problems for people struggling to lose weight is managing their portion sizes. There’s an interesting post over on WiseGeek.com showing what 200 calories looks like for various food. They have a wide variety of foods with everything from fruit, vegetables, drinks and candy. Interesting stuff head on over and check it out.

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A new article from WebMd.com is highlighting what they call the new ’superfoods’. These foods are supposed to help the body naturally combat everything from cataracts to cancer, naturally.

‘Superfoods’ Everyone Needs

Beans, Blueberries, Broccoli, Oats, Oranges, Pumpkin, Salmon, Soy, Spinach, Tea (green or black), Tomatoes, Turkey, Walnuts, Yogurt

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In one amounts to a complete lack of responsibility the BBC is reporting that children are responsible for making parents overweight. Since the adults are ultimately responsible for what children eat since they are making the purchases this is nothing more than shifting the blame and not owning up to your own actions. While it is difficult to deny your children “junk food” and eliminating it entirely would be near impossible, the real goal should be to teach your children healthy eating habits and moderation when eating sweets and or other unhealthy food items.

BBC NEWS | Health | Kids may make parents overweight
Overweight adults may be able to blame their offspring after a US study found adults living with children eat more fat than others.

Those living with children ate the equivalent of almost a pepperoni pizza of saturated fat each week compared with adults in a childless household. The work, in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, was based on surveys of 6,600 adults.

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A recent FDA ruling has many in the food industry and health industry understandably concerned

FDA OK may spark ‘clone-free’ labels – Yahoo! News

The FDA gave preliminary approval Thursday to meat and milk from cloned animals or their offspring. Federal scientists found virtually no difference between food from clones and food from conventional livestock.

Of the few people I’ve talked to most don’t have a problem eating meat from cloned animals however they do believe it should be disclosed, so the purchaser, both consumer and businesses can make the decision for themselves. So what do you think should we be eating cloned beef?

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Everyone especially women and children need to make sure they are getting enough calcium in their diets. Children need to help build strong bones when they are growing and women need to be concerned about losing bone mass because of osteoporosis. For people who are lactose intolerant or just don’t like milk here are some alternative foods that are rich in calcium: (more…)

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Just because you are trying to lose weight and get in shape doesn’t mean you have to starve yourself. In fact a much better strategy is to flavorful fruits and vegetables that are good for you and will leave you feeling full and satisfied. Below is a list of some of these foods. (more…)

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With so many different kinds of protein powders to chose from and mixed reviews of their benefits, many consumers are confused as to which if any they should take. These powders are widely promoted as muscle-building nutritional supplements and they have become increasingly popular especially with amateur, college and professional athletes. (more…)

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When you think of summertime you think of watermelon and corn on the cob. Fall brings thoughts of pumpkins or apples. Eating seasonally is part of our holiday memories and annual traditions. But eating produce grown and harvested according to nature own schedule is more than just tradition. There are other good reasons to do so.

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There are islands in Japan where the healthiest population exist on the earth. They are the islands of Okinawa, an archipelago southwest of Japan. Here people suffer 80% fewer incidents of breast and prostate cancer, less heart attacks, lower cases of diabetes and lower rates of colon and ovarian cancer than America.

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Vitamin E or Tocopherol, is a fat-soluble vitamin in eight forms. It is an important antioxidant often found in skin creams and lotions. It is believed to play a role in promoting skin healing and reducing scars after burns or injury.

The most active form of vitamin E in humans is Alpha-tocopherol, which is a powerful biological antioxidant. The Recommended Daly Allowance of vitamin E is based on the alpha-tocopherol form. The Institute of Medicine indicates most North American adults get enough vitamin E from their normal diets to meet the current recommendations. However, they do caution those who consume low fat diets because vegetable oils are such a good dietary source of vitamin E.

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The Sonoma Diet Plan is a diet and weight loss program that is based on the Mediterranean Diet. It was developed by Connie Guttersen a registered dietitian for an obesity clinic located in Washington State and additionally is dietary consultant for the Culinary Institute at Greystone.

The core of the diet is ten food groups known as the “power foods”, they are:

• Almonds
• Bell peppers
• Blueberries
• Broccoli
• Grapes
• Olive oil
• Spinach
• Strawberries
• Tomatoes
• Whole grains

According to Guttersen these are not only good for you but they are full of flavor, which is something missing in many other diet plans. In addition to the power foods the Sonoma diet places emphasis on managing portion sizes.

The diet consists of three separate waves. The first wave last 10 days and is the most restrictive part of the diet. Following this diet you will be allowed to eat lean meat, seafood, some vegetables, some grains, small amounts of dairy, nuts, black coffee, and tea. The goal of this phase is to limit the amount of sugars that the body takes in slowly weaning you off of a sugar dependency.

In wave two you add more fruits and vegetables, sugar free sweets and low-fat yogurt. Additionally you are allowed to start consuming wine, honey and small amounts of chocolate. You will stay on this stage losing small amounts of weight every week until you hit your target weight.

Once you have obtained your target weight you will move to wave 3. On wave 3 you will be allowed to eat an ever wider range of fruits and vegetables with the occasional small sweet dessert thrown in.

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Electrolytes help regulate your body’s acid-base balance. They are minerals in your blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge. They control how and where fluids are distributed, help muscles contract and relax, and regulate nerve impulses which help keep you functioning properly and exercising at full potential. If you have every felt dizzy after a long workout, an electrolyte imbalance might have been to blame. Other side effects from a large imbalance include excessive sweating, vomiting and diarrhea.

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The word cholesterol often is associated with obesity, disease, heart attacks and death. Foods high in cholesterol are avoided and labeled bad for you. The reality is all nutrients are useful to the body in some ways and are essential. It is when consumed in excess, that nutrients can become bad. Cholesterol is one of the most vilified nutrients. Many of our preconceptions about cholesterol are based on myths and misinformation. Some of the most common myths are addressed below.

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