Omega-3 fatty acids are critical for a child’s brain function and overall growth and development. According to Dr. William Sears, M.D., in “The NDD Book,” "a deficiency of omega-3 fats is the No. 1 nutritional problem in kids." The recommended daily dose of omega-3 depends on the age and medical condition of the child.
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Carbohydrates, like protein and fat, are the nutrients from which we get energy. Sugar provides simple carbohydrates, while starch and fiber provide complex carbohydrates. The former are often considered "bad" carbohydrates, but some, such as those from fruit and dairy, are healthy.
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Himalayan salt is said to contain 84 minerals that are good for your health. However, not all of the ingredients in Himalayan salt are technically minerals; some, such as hydrogen and oxygen, are elements but not minerals.
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With a per capita consumption rate that exceeds that of apples and grapes combined, bananas have long been America’s favorite fruit. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that since about 1990, the average American has consumed close to 25 pounds of bananas a year.
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Eating the right combination of nutrients can make you feel fuller longer. Nutrients like protein, fat and fiber-rich carbohydrates increase satiety while helping you meet your nutritional needs. The best way to increase fullness is to include foods high in these filling nutrients in each meal and snack.
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Water serves several major functions in your body, from providing the fluid for your blood, to cushioning your joints. If you don’t drink enough every day, you can feel fatigued. When you don't get enough water for a long time, dehydration can develop. This is a life-threatening condition.
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Pork is a popular protein in the United States, and some people even like this meat better than beef.
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Your brain and spinal cord comprise your central nervous system, and they work in tandem to relay messages throughout your body to control your muscles and organs.
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A simple Internet search for juicing turns up thousands of claims by experts touting its magical properties. Vegetables are a blend of vitamins, nutrients and fiber that work together to give your body a nutritious punch.
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In addition to the low calories and the high fiber, the acid found in apples makes them a smart choice for building and maintaining good health. In fact, apples are a rich source of ascorbic and malic acid.
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Versatile and quick to prepare, pasta is a healthy convenience food. Combine it with vegetables and a protein source like meat or beans and you'll have a nutrient-rich meal in a bowl. As a high-carbohydrate food, pasta is a rich source of relatively quick, yet long-lasting energy.
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They may cause you to shed a few tears, but Americans certainly do like their onions, eating 20 pounds per person in 2009, according to the National Onion Association. That's up 8 pounds since 1982. Both red and white onions are sweet and mild and make flavorful additions to a variety of dishes, both raw and cooked.
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Some people will try almost anything to lose weight, including drinking lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Lemon juice and cayenne peppers are major components of the Master Cleanse, also known as the lemonade diet. Laxatives are recommended morning and evening to encourage bowel movements.
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You can buy roasted chestnuts or roast them yourself in an oven. They make good snacks, and you can also use them for their texture and nutty flavor in recipes such as stuffings and casseroles. Chestnuts are lower in calories than regular nuts, but they are also lower in many essential nutrients.
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Apple cider vinegar is a well-loved cure-all for numerous conditions. Over the course of centuries, vinegar has been credited for healing rashes, and helping ease digestive complaints and acne. Little evidence exists to prove these claims one way or the other.
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Chicken cutlets are thin strips of meat from chicken breasts that can be used in a variety of recipes. Chicken cutlets are a culinary blank canvas; you can cover them in sauce or breading or grill the cutlets and serve them on a sandwich.
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A hurricane workout is an intense training method that combines extreme cardio with muscle-building weight training and stretching exercises. The 20-minute routine designed by Martin Rooney is based on muscle confusion and fatigue, followed by rapid repair, which maximizes the time you spend working out.
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Cable crunches are effective at stimulating your abs but cable machines are big and expensive. You can perform the same exercise using dumbbells.
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Sit-ups are an integral part of any workout routine. For extra resistance and to add difficulty to this simple exercise, just add dumbbells!
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Modern egg production provides consumers with several choices in fresh eggs. The most easily observed choices are egg sizes and brown or white egg shells. An egg shell’s color is determined by the breed of hen that lays it, with variances of color within a breed.
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