Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Nutrition Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Nutrition". If you have expertise in Nutrition and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- Regulate your diet and use supplements as part of osteoporosis treatment! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Jenny JonsonOur bones generally have the tendency to grow and shed every day. But, there should be a balance between the bone growth and bone mass loss to avoid osteoporosis. In our younger ages, we will have a balance between the bone mass lost and rebuilt because of the quicker rebuilding capacity of our ...
Views: 762 - Getting Kids to Drink More Milk at School - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Mary HawleyChildhood obesity has gained nationwide attention across the board. The nation-wide push for a revival of an active lifestyle and healthy eating and wellness is an increasingly popular campaign in its own right. In fact, many schools are placing an emphasis on drinking milk and water and ...
Views: 763 - Online supplements shop - a need of the hour! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Jenny JonsonConsidering today’s busy day-to-day schedules and the quality of products available in the market, it is very difficult to maintain one’s health. Many people do not stick on to a balanced diet and do not have the habit of exercising regularly. They do not maintain the timings; take junk food or ...
Views: 585 - The Importance of Memory Vitamins - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Daniel JonesGood health is the key factor to having a long life. Being healthy does not only mean having a healthy body. Good health means the proper functioning of the body and mind together. As a person ages, their memory begins to get weaker. It is a common trait in aged people to forget where they ...
Views: 765 - Healthy Eating, Diet, and Good Nutrition - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2012 from Maria Marilyn MadridWhat is healthy eating? Healthy eating means eating varieties of foods rich with nutritional content such as vitamins and minerals in order to be healthy and active. Some of these nutrients include protein, fat, and carbohydrates to name some. It is important to monitor what you eat because ...
Views: 839 - 10-Minute Apricot Bars - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from George MateljanTry these sweet fruit bars for a nutritious treat! Prep and Cook Time: 10 min prep; 1 hr refrigeration Makes 8 bars Ingredients: • 1 cup chopped dried apricots • 1/2 cup cream honey • 1/2 cup almond butter • 1-1/2 tsp almond extract • 1/2 cup cinnamon granola • 1/2 cup chopped ...
Views: 2215(2 votes) - Keeping Fit with Adequate Nutrition - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from John MatthewsMunching away on a protein supplement has never been this good as with the formula that is not only useful and brand conscious but extremely delicious. With high paced lifestyles and lack of time people resort to junk food for a quick meal fix but the BSN chocolate like snapper makes sure that ...
Views: 538 - Less is More, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Doug GradyLess is More Fill in the blank: I wish I had more _________________. What comes to mind: money? time? energy? stuff? As I write these words I am on Day 18 of a 21 day cleanse. Nine of those days were limited to fruit smoothies, vegetable juice, and an occasional herbal tea (or less). One ...
Views: 2044(2 votes) - Health supplements can bring back the lost nutrition - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Jenny JonsonNutrition is pivotal to build a health exterior as well as interior. Health is elementary feature for a strong body but to maintain a healthy body in the current scenario is a tough thing to do. The reason being, fast foods are cheaper than its healthy counterparts. With the economical ...
Views: 632 - You Can Grow Taller And Increase Height Safely With Natural Growth Supplements - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Peter FilinovichPhysical appearance plays a vital role in today's society. How to grow taller and increase height is one of the common asked questions by teenagers. At present, there are several treatment options available to make you grow taller and stronger. Regular doing of exercises is an effective way to ...
Views: 1888 - Select the Best Study Pills to Get That Extra Mental Boost - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Daniel JonesHow to get that extra mental boost? What to do in order to beat your competitors? The best option is to try Doxiderol, the best study pills to boost your mental ability. The focus pills will increase the level of neurotransmitters. These pills are made up of natural ingredients that help to ...
Views: 1476 - High calorie protein - fortification of muscles - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Jenny JonsonThe human body is structured by nature to sustain pain and anguish mentally as well as physically. The stress endured by an average individual cause immense pressure on the functioning of the mind as well as the body. An agile body can battle the pressures of unhealthy lifestyle changes and ...
Views: 588 - Holiday Eating Do’s and Don’ts - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeAll though the weather has been hit and miss, we are well into the holiday season. As a personal trainer I know that many of my clients, as well as myself have many different events to attend. Most of these events contain different temptations to entice us away from our nutrition plans. The ...
Views: 1076 - Stay Away From Fake Foods - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeFor those of you who attended my detox course, you will be a little bit more aware than some people about the vast amount of toxins in our everyday life. As a personal trainer and nutrition enthusiast I have become increasingly aware, and worries about ‘fake’ foods. The aim of this article is ...
Views: 1284 - Why It's Important to Eat to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Jimmy Hays NelsonAs an experiment I asked the following question: “Your Mid-Morning Go-To Energy Boost Snack Is ________.” I honestly didn’t think much of the post. I thought it would be a fun way to see what types of snacks people munch on during their work day. But in asking the question I found a very ...
Views: 824 - If you want to make good vegetarian food you must have fresh ingredients - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Rodney JamesIt’s no big secret that we’re not all vegetarians at Food for Friends, in fact even 70% of our customers claim to be meat eaters. 8 years ago, Ramin and Jane wanted to take over a restaurant in a great location in Brighton and chose this ‘hippy student veggie cafe’ in the middle of the ...
Views: 676 - If you want to make good vegetarian food you must have fresh ingredients - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Rodney JamesIt’s no big secret that we’re not all vegetarians at Food for Friends, in fact even 70% of our customers claim to be meat eaters. 8 years ago, Ramin and Jane wanted to take over a restaurant in a great location in Brighton and chose this ‘hippy student veggie cafe’ in the middle of the ...
Views: 685 - Physical Fitness: Is In good condition One Step each time - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from aalen willPhysical fitness is a planting event one of individuals take a moment to can’t take advantage of provide power to trying to stay safe then trying to keep their body toned, low fat coupled with in shape. Suffice to say, relocate to is performing this. Uncover men and women really can’t get good ...
Views: 450 - Nutritional supplements – a solution to lifestyle ailments - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Jenny JonsonStress and mental clutter has become a frequent occurrence on account of the tension and strenuous activities that constitute our daily schedules. Our regular day consists on activities that cause adverse effects on the overall stability of the body. To label the body as healthy, the mental ...
Views: 594 - Joint pain supplements a way to subside bone related diseases - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Jenny JonsonThe proverb “heath is wealth” has been passed along into our educational curriculum with a lot of emphasis. In reality, however it is not the same. Many populaces will agree to the fact that maximum individuals do not observe this in their regular schedule. The skeleton of an individual is made ...
Views: 652 - Escape the Sugar Jungle - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Joan MillerIf you’re wrestling with how to escape the sugar jungle, you’re not alone. Nearly two million people have watched Dr. Robert Lustig’s video, “Sugar: The Bitter Truth” or or seen his interview on 60 Minutes. A review of Lustig's work was published in the New York Times article, “Is Sugar Toxic?” ...
Views: 1153 - 5-Minute Kale with Sea Vegetables - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from George MateljanTry this unusual combination of two great World's Healthiest Foods - kale and sea vegetables! And it only takes a matter of minutes to prepare. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: - 1 pound kale Mediterranean Dressing: - 2 tsp lemon juice - 1 medium clove ...
Views: 2113(3 votes) - PentaSure: the need of the hour for a healthier body - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from deepa mukharjeeJohn F Kennedy once quoted that “Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity”. This saying speaks volumes in the sense that overall health is vital not only to fortify the body but it is essential to ...
Views: 972 - Geriagold – the vital element to stay healthy - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from deepa mukharjeeWhen a storm comes, every flower withers away due to force of nature ambushing the delicate stem with all its might but the tree that withstands the storm is the mightiest of all like the Banyan tree. The reason this majestic tree remains untouched even in the harshest conditions, is because its ...
Views: 731 - 5 Food Nutrition Tips to Help You Look Young Longer - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Paul KlineAre you concerned that you are beginning to show the first signs of aging? The part of your body that gives away your real age is your skin. It gets easily damaged as you grow older since it becomes thin and fragile. You might be tempted to use lots of anti-aging products on your skin in order ...
Views: 960 - Supplement Nutrition: Support That is Must Today! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Erick WatsonTo be healthy and to lead an active lifestyle, it is imperative that one takes good care of one’s health by exercising regularly, working hard, leading a dynamic lifestyle, eating healthy and energetic food and consuming balanced essentials nutrients. This sort of lifestyle will keep all in ...
Views: 704 - Parenting Meal-time Tips for Preventing Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Cheryl WinterChildhood obesity has become a national healthcare crisis in recent years. Children who are obese as preschoolers are at increased risk for adolescent and adult obesity, as well as an increased risk of developing many chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia (high ...
Views: 1041 - 9 Best-Kept Secrets for Getting Children to Eat Foods That are Healthy - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Cheryl WinterIs mealtime often a nightmare when trying to get your child to eat healthy? Relax, it doesn’t have to be this way. Eating is the one behavior your child truly does have control over, and that’s okay, because after all we want our children to grow up to be assertive and independent, don’t we? ...
Views: 870 - Best Protein Sources For Vegetarians - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from John OxnardIf you're thinking about following a vegetarian diet plan, one thing that you must be making sure to consider is that you're consuming sufficient protein. Protein is the one macronutrient that so many vegetarians tend to miss out on due to the fact that the foods they typically eat just aren't ...
Views: 734 - Is All Saturated Fat Created Equal? NO - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Kellie HillThe words “saturated fat” have become synonymous with “heart disease”. But, there is a difference between the medium chain saturated fatty acids in coconut oil and the long chain fatty acids in meat and some other foods. Unfortunately for most people, saturated fat is thought to be some evil ...
Views: 824 - 10 Foods That Fight Stress - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from John OxnardIt's easy to forget the importance of everything we put into our bodies. While you can't always eat a completely balanced diet, you can reduce your stress levels simply by choosing stress-fighting foods. Since everyone is different, some stress-relieving foods might work for you while others ...
Views: 780 - 11 Super Foods to Add to your Diet - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from John OxnardThere are certain foods out there that have come to earn the label super food. Super foods can improve your health by lowering your risk of heart disease and stroke, while boosting your energy, focus, and mental sharpness. The best part is that you get these benefits using all natural foods, ...
Views: 885 - Which Fish has the most EPA/DHA? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Gabriel GutierrezFish is the ideal food to eat when trying to improve your diet. It is a rich source of high quality protein, vitamins, minerals, and, most importantly, the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. The benefits of eating fish are connected to their content of these important fatty acids. Since the 1980s ...
Views: 1087 - Is Gluten the Cause of Your Weight and Health Issues? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Tom WhiteGluten-free has become the latest buzz word in the world of diets and nutrition. With many people becoming aware of their bodies intolerance to gluten, or diagnosed with celiac disease, in addition to the countless numbers who are still undiagnosed, there are now many gluten-free versions of ...
Views: 1239 - Overall Health Benefits of Reddish Yeast Grain - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Edith MillanOne of the ways in reducing levels of cholesterol is by making use of red yeast rice which is actually a preferred Chinese medicine. Well, red yeast rice was used in the rest of the world for quite some time. It really has been taken greatly with the Chinese for a long time now. Data have ...
Views: 1313 - Which Diet Will Help Me Lose the Most Weight? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from richard LipmanAs the challenge of increasing excessive weight becomes more and more prevalent the answers tend to increase just as quick. The latest questionnaire show that more than 35% of citizens of Mississippi and Alabama are obese while only 20% of residents of Colorado fit into that classification. ...
Views: 1214 - Romaine & Avocado Salad - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from George MateljanThis salad is a good healthy start for any meal. It is a quick-and-easy way to add flavor and nutrition to your meal all year round. And romaine lettuce is one of the few food sources for chromium with one serving providing 12% of your daily value for this hard-to-find mineral. Enjoy! Prep ...
Views: 1903(3 votes) - Making Healthy Food Choices In Our Busy Lives - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from John OxnardYou already know how important it is to make healthy food choices for you and your family. But how can you fit the best choices into your busy life? You’ll be pleased to discover that a hectic life doesn’t mean that every meal has to be unhealthy fast food on the run. Sometimes it's difficult to ...
Views: 997 - Should You Be at Risk from Brittle bones Then Try Calcium Malate - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Edith MillanIf you would like strong teeth and bones then calcium can be your friend. Kids in the western world consume plenty of milk nowadays as it's been heavily marketed as a great source of calcium - critical for developing kids. The fact that children are better nourished and grow taller nowadays is ...
Views: 794 - Here’s the Skin(ny)—The Importance of Skin Integrity As We Age - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Gabriela BrownNo, I am not talking about weight; I am talking about the largest organ on your body, your skin. As we age, the skin, like every other organ in our body, begins to decline. While we don’t have any way to reverse this aging process there are things that we can do to boost it functioning and help ...
Views: 3748 - Energy in Your Pocket - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Michelle StewartI am always asked "How can I keep my energy up and eat less?" The quick answer in a nutshell focuses on the nutritious options of nuts. All nuts with the exception of peanuts are from the fruits of trees. Peanuts are actually legumes, growing as pods burrowed under the ground. Nuts are ...
Views: 1306 - Cholesterol: A Friend to Optimal Health - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Andre James TimmonsCholesterol has been an object of fear for last two decades, creating a ripple effect. People were taught to keep theirs as low as possible to avoid heard problems. Because of this, certain categories of food have been promoted to be bad for you, such as eggs and saturated fat. However, these ...
Views: 834 - Nutrients Factory- Papaya - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Kevin CruiseNature’s products like fruits and vegetables are great source of nutrients, they contain real things that maintains health, all these supplements ,pills or tablets that are made up for giving particular nutrients can’t be compared to the natural source of those minerals. Fruits contains so many ...
Views: 1516 - Don’t Think You’re Nutritionally Safe with Artificial Sweeteners - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Kellie HillMany diets recommend using artificial sweeteners in place of sugar to keep the taste and lose the weight. These artificial sweeteners come in many forms including Aspartame, saccharine, Sucralose, and Acesulfame-K. They are readily available at the grocery store as well as in many foods and ...
Views: 916 - Benefits of Organic, Grade B Maple Syrup - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from King EdwardOrganic Grade B Maple Syrup can be a real treat for those looking for something to add a little stimulation to their taste buds. Its texture, sweet flavor, and nutritious content make it the perfect condiment to add to your daily snacks and meals. The fact that organic, grade b maple syrup is ...
Views: 1032 - How to Become an “Out of Shape” Fitness Nut! Part II - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Griff NeilsonHow to Become an “Out of Shape” Fitness Nut! Part II Hey All! Hope life is treating you good, or, more appropriately, I hope you are treating life good! I want to start right where I ended last week in Part I of this installment, so if you have not read Part 1, please start there. ...
Views: 951 - How to Become an “Out of Shape” Fitness Nut! Part I - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Griff NeilsonHow to Become an “Out of Shape” Fitness Nut! Part I Hey guys, it’s Griff Neilson with Lifelong Fitness, and today I want to present you with a topic that is a bit unconventional in the health and fitness realm, but nonetheless relevant to our collective modern lifestyle. Before I present ...
Views: 923 - A Low Budget Diet - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Sydney NelsonWhile losing weight is good for your health, it may not always be good on your wallet. Many diets on the market will give us the weight loss results that we are looking for, but can take every penny we have. But we don’t have to be pound-wise and penny foolish! If you want your wallet to remain ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - 5-Minute Healthy Sautéed Summer Squash - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from George MateljanThis easy-to-prepare summer squash recipe is not only delicious but provides you with 33% of your Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch slices • 3 TBS low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth ...
Views: 1935(3 votes) - Busting the Chocolate Milk Myth - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampChocolate milk has become many gym-goers favorite post workout drink, but is it really as beneficial as it is advertised to be? I don’t think so! The Myth: Recent Studies have shown that drinking chocolate milk after exercising is advantageous because of its protein content. Compared to plain ...
Views: 4589