Archive for October, 2010

Why does Mom always ask you to eat green vegetables?

Sunday, October 31st, 2010

So, are you a frustrated teenager made to eat green veggies by your mom? Then, you are most likely in the correct place. We know that our Moms do what is best for us but sometimes those things might be a pain to your tongue. So why does your Mom make you eat them? First [...]

Vitamin D and its benefits

Sunday, October 31st, 2010

Vitamin D is not a very common nutrient. In fact there are very few food sources that contain Vitamin D. That is why we mainly derive our Vitamin D from the sunlight. It is the sunlight which aids in the creation of Vitamin D in the skin. Yet, what exactly are the health benefits of [...]

How important is calcium for your body

Saturday, October 30th, 2010

Calcium is one of the most vital nutrients that our body needs. A lack of calcium intake can severely impact the bodily functions and pose a serious threat to our normal lifestyle. Almost 99% of the calcium in the human body is stored in our bones and teeth. Our bones undergo a continuous process of [...]

Effects of Vitamin B12 deficiency

Saturday, October 30th, 2010

It is a known fact that, in order to stay fit and healthy, you should consume a balanced diet, which is rich in every requisite nutrient. Now, among the vitamin B complexes, vitamin B12 is quite an essential nutrient, which if deficient in your body, can cause quite a lot of health problems. Although Vitamin [...]

Complete diet for your child

Friday, October 29th, 2010

A shocking report suggests that over 45% of the kids in America are over-weight. As parents, it is our duty to make sure that this doesn’t happen to our kids. But the frequency of junk foods in this world makes that an indomitable task. So how do you put your child on diet? First of [...]

Harmful effects of excess salt

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

Excess salt or no salt, both can spoil a dish badly. Besides spoiling the savor, excess salt can also harm your health in numerous ways possible. Absolutely a no-no for patients with high blood pressure, excess salt can actually prove to be fatal for people with cardiac problems. Statistics shows us that average American intakes [...]