How Taste Buds Change As We Age Taste-buds are located primarily on the tongue, though they are also found throughout the lining of the mouth. Thus, the term “gourmet palate” is anatomically correct. Types of Taste Receptors Four types of taste receptors are located around the tongue. Sweet and salty tastes are best perceived at […]
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The Science Behind Sports Nutrition
Young athletes burn a lot of calories, so obviously, they need to eat more food than the average person. Yet, for optimal athletic performance, they not only need more food, but they need the right kind of extra nutrition. Besides needing food to meet the body’s basic nutritional requirements, the young athlete will need extra […]
Types of Soy Products: Soy drinks, Tofu, Tempeh, Miso
Soy milk. Nutrient-rich soy beverages are made by pressing the extract, or milk, out of presoaked soybeans. Compared with cow’s milk, soy beverages contain: Less total fat Less saturated fat No cholesterol Three times as much fiber Ten times as much iron Ten times as much copper 75 percent less sodium Twice the niacin No […]
Help Fiber Work Better in Your Body
6 Ways to Help Fiber Work Better Getting enough fiber is really quite simple. If you follow the recommendations of the “Food Guide Wheel” and include the amounts of healthy grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes it suggests, you will automatically get enough fiber in your diet. Here are some additional tips to help fiber work […]
Berry Brown Rice Pudding
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice 2 cups skim milk ½ cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) Directions: In a medium nonstick saucepan, bring the rice, milk and cranberries to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, until the cranberries are softened, about […]
Facts About Fat
17 Things You Should Know About Fats If you really want to both trim the amount of fat in your diet and eat the right kinds of fats, here are some important facts about fat to consider: 1. Fishy Fats Ever wonder why cold-water fish contain more monounsaturates and are healthier to eat than warm-water […]
Healing Effects of Omega-3s
Head-to-Toe Effects of Omega-3s Omega-3’s help practically every part of your body. Here is just a short overview of the incredible effects of omega-3s. Effects of Omega-3s on your heart Omega-3s stabilize the buildup of plaque on the walls of the arteries, preventing hardening of arteries and subsequent rising blood pressure. These flexible fats accomplish […]
10 Ways To Involve Children in Pregnancy
Ways to Involve Children in Pregnancy Being pregnant while you have a toddler or preschooler in tow can be both challenging and exhausting, but also very fun and exciting. As children get older, you may find it easier and more fun to involve children in pregnancy. Here are some ways to involve children in pregnancy […]
Breastfeeding After Cesarean Section
Studies show that women whose babies are born by cesarean surgery are just as successful at breastfeeding as mothers who deliver vaginally, as long as their commitment to breastfeeding remains high. It may, however, take a bit longer for mothers and babies to begin breastfeeding after cesarean surgery, and mothers’ milk tends to come in […]
24 A.D.D. Behavior Management Strategies
Simple A.D.D. Behavior Management Skills Every Parent Should Know Children with A.D.D. or A.D.H.D. can test a parent’s patience to the limits. In the midst of the struggles, it is important to think of A.D.D. NOT as a disorder, rather a way that your child learns and reacts to stimuli in the world around him […]
The Omega-3 Effect
Everything You Need to Know About the Supernutrient for Living Longer, Happier, and Healthier. Available now on Amazon.com. Read the press release below: Dr. William Sears has the unique gift of being both an excellent physician and a great communicator. In The Omega-3 Effect, he offers practical, easy-to-understand yet authoritative advice written with humor, intelligence, […]
Increased Risk of Gestational Diabetes
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and Harvard University have found that women who consume a diet high in animal fat and cholesterol before pregnancy have an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes develops when pregnancy hormones block insulin from doing its job and blood glucose levels increase resulting in a glucose […]