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- Learning to Eat With Dentures - Eating Healthy Foods With Dentures…Created: 2009-11-03 @ 11:26:03 EST
People with dental problems may eventually need partial or full dentures. While denture wearers may need to make some alterations to their diet, they can eat a balanced healthy diet with dentures… - Easy Breakfast Ideas - What Are Some Easy Breakfast Ideas…Created: 2009-11-02 @ 15:44:18 EST
A breakfast with plenty of protein, fiber and good nutrition is important for getting started in the morning. However, most of us don't have much time to spend making or eating breakfast, so here a… - Zinc - What Is ZincCreated: 2009-10-29 @ 10:50:21 EDT Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 11:26:29 EDT
Zinc is a trace mineral that you get from your diet. Zinc is important for many biochemical functions. Magnesium is found in foods that are high in protein and … - Lose Weight - How to Lose WeightCreated: 2009-10-21 @ 11:53:24 EDT
Losing weight is difficult, but having a plan can make weight loss easier and improve your chances for success. Look at a sample of a daily meal plan to learn how to choose the foods that will hel… - Chromium - Definition of ChromiumCreated: 2009-10-15 @ 16:22:42 EDT
Chromium is a trace mineral found in the human body. Chromium is important for energy production and other chemical reactions that occur in the human body… - Artificial Sweeteners - Favorite Artificial Sweeteners…Created: 2009-10-10 @ 08:57:54 EDT
Artificial sweeteners are used in many low calorie foods and diet soft drinks. Some people love them because they can satisfy a sweet tooth without adding calories, while others believe artificial… - Stevia - Learn About SteviaCreated: 2009-10-09 @ 10:22:14 EDT
Stevia is a non-nutritive sweetener used in many products to give a sweet flavor to food without adding calories. Learn more about stevia… - Weight Loss Tip - Your Weight Loss SecretCreated: 2009-09-29 @ 15:42:22 EDT Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 15:46:52 EDT
There are more overweight or obese people in the Unites States than there are people at a healthy weight. Are you one of the 33% of Americans who aren't overweight? Share your secrets for weight … - Eye Foods - What Foods May Help Keep Eyes Healthy…Created: 2009-09-28 @ 15:29:46 EDT
Nutrients such as vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin E, zinc, lutein and omega-3 fats may help to protect your vision. Learn more about the foods that may help to keep your eyes healthy… - Pork Swine Flu - Is Swine Flu Spread Through Pork …Created: 2009-09-04 @ 11:48:55 EDT Updated: 2009-09-04 @ 11:51:41 EDT
The H1N1 flu is sometimes called swine flu, but can you catch H1N1 flu by eating pork products? Pork products include chops, steaks, roast, pork sausage, bacon, ham and other processed pork product… - Added Sugar - How Much Added Sugar is OKCreated: 2009-08-31 @ 18:37:12 EDT
Added sugars add calories but no vitamins, minerals or other micronutrients. The typical diet contains too much added sugar, but you can cut back on your added sugars with these tips… - Food Additives - Do You Use Food AdditivesCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 12:03:14 EDT Updated: 2009-08-25 @ 12:17:05 EDT
About Nutrition users share their stories about food additives. Do you have a concern about food additives? Tell us your story… - Food Additives - Learn About Food AdditivesCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 11:59:01 EDT Updated: 2009-08-25 @ 12:13:45 EDT
Wondering what all those things on the food label ingredients are and what they do? Food manufacturers add food additives to preserve them, color them or add flavor. Learn more about some common f… - Citric Acid - Flavor Enhancer Additive Citric AcidCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 11:38:28 EDT
Citric acid is found in many foods and it is used as a preservative and a flavor enhancer. Citric acid is also found naturally in your body as a component of metabolism. Learn more about citric a… - BHA and BHT - The Food Preservatives BHA and BHTCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 11:18:56 EDT
BHA and BHT are food preservatives that help keep fats from going rancid. The US FDA considers both BHA and BHT to be safe for consumption. Learn more about BHA and BHT… - Sodium Benzoate - Food Preservative Sodium BenzoateCreated: 2009-08-05 @ 10:39:18 EDT
Sodium Benzoate is a food preservative that is used in soft drinks, and other acidic foods such as fruit pies, jams and other fruit products. Learn more about sodium benzoate… - Artificial Colorings - Learn About Artificial ColoringsCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 15:41:38 EDT
Artificial colorings are man-made substances used to enhance the colors of foods. While there are many natural colorings available, artificial colorings are cheaper and more effective. Learn more… - Quick and Healthy Meals - Readers Describe Their Favorite Quick and …Created: 2009-07-31 @ 15:22:28 EDT
You may think it's difficult to cook a healthy meal in a hurry, but About.com readers share their favorite quick and healthy meals. Find some ideas for quick and healthy meals and share your own f… - Sulfites - The Food Additives SulfitesCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 14:14:05 EDT Updated: 2009-07-30 @ 12:25:03 EDT
Sulfites are used as a preservative in many processed foods and may also occur naturall in many foods. While sulfites are harmless for most, some people are allergic to sulfites and may have dange… - Monosodium Glutamate - Flavor Enhancer Monosodium GlutamateCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 10:59:25 EDT Updated: 2009-07-29 @ 12:35:54 EDT
Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer added to foods to enhance the taste of savory foods. Foods that contain monosodium glutamate must state its presence on the food label. Learn more about … - Calcium Propionate - Food Additive Calcium PropionateCreated: 2009-07-28 @ 17:41:25 EDT
Calcium propionate is a preservative used in bread and baked goods to prevent bacterial and mold growth. Learn more about calcium propionate and the research that demonstrates the safety of calciu… - Major Minerals - List of the Major Minerals In Your DietCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 14:41:35 EDT Updated: 2009-07-22 @ 13:14:31 EDT
Major minerals include calcium, phosphorus, chloride, magnesium, potassium and sodium. These minerals are particularly important for healthy bones, teeth, muscles and fluid balance in the body… - Chloride - What is ChlorideCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 14:38:59 EDT
Glossary definition of chloride. Chloride is a major mineral that your body needs to make digestive juices and to keep body fluids balanced. Learn more about chloride… - Potassium - What Is PotassiumCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 12:06:07 EDT
Potassium is a major mineral that is important for nervous system function, muscle contraction and fluid balance in the body. Potassium is found in fruits and vegetables. Learn more about potassiu… - Magnesium - Glossary Definition for MagnesiumCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 12:04:24 EDT
Magnesium is a major mineral that you get from your diet. Magnesium is important for many biochemical functions. Magnesium is found in nuts, seeds, whole grains, legumes and dark green vegetables… - Phosphorus - What Is PhosphorusCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 12:00:49 EDT
Glossary definition for phosphorus, a dietary mineral that is important for bone growth, energy production and normal cell membranes… - pH - What Is pHCreated: 2009-07-20 @ 18:28:14 EDT Updated: 2009-07-20 @ 18:53:22 EDT
Glossary definition for pH. Learn more about pH… - Sodium - What Is SodiumCreated: 2009-07-20 @ 16:35:40 EDT
Sodium in a major mineral that your body needs to maintain fluid balance and blood pressure. Eating too much sodium can increase your risk of high blood pressure. Learn more about sodium… - Egg Safety - Leanring About Egg SafetyCreated: 2009-07-14 @ 12:57:18 EDT Updated: 2009-07-14 @ 13:26:51 EDT
Eggs are found in almost every household and you need to follow food safety practices with eggs to prevent food-borne illness from salmonella bacteria. Learn more handling eggs and egg safety… - Easy Breakfast Tips - How to Make Breakfast Easy - Fast and Easy Bre…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 15:45:15 EST
Readers share their ideas for making fast and healthy breakfast foods. Share your ideas for making breakfast fast and easy. … - Food to Help Prevent Colds and Flu - How to Prevent Cold and Flu…Updated: 2009-10-30 @ 10:44:15 EDT
Nutrition expert Dr. Lisa Hark has some tips for helping to prevent colds and flu by eating a healthy diet and by making smart lifestyle choices… - Mediterranean Diet - Health and the Mediterranean Diet…Updated: 2009-10-25 @ 21:53:00 EDT
People who eat a Mediterranean diet have a lower incidence of diseases like heart disease and cancer. Learn more about the Mediterranean diet and how to turn your diet into a Mediterranean diet… - Healthy Snacks - Healthy Snack Ideas - Eating Healthy Snacks…Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 14:30:18 EDT
Almost everybody likes to eat a snack now and then. When you eat healthy, low-calorie snacks, you can add great nutrition to your diet and fend off the hunger pangs until dinner. Learn how to cho… - How to Avoid Eating Too Much During the Holidays - Don't Eat Too Muc…Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 14:26:07 EDT
The holiday season means parties, family gatherings and lots of food. Here are some tips that will help to keep you from eating too much during the holidays… - Portion Sizes - Watch Portion Sizes at Meal Time…Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 14:05:18 EDT
A quick tip for watching portion size.s Portions of foods at meals are getting bigger and it is one reason people are gaining weight… - Prebiotics and Probiotics - What are Prebiotics and Probiotics…Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 09:57:19 EDT
An overview of prebiotics and probiotics. What are prebiotics and probiotics, what do they do for our bodies and where do we get them in diet and nutritional supplements… - ArtichokesUpdated: 2009-10-12 @ 11:21:54 EDT
October 12th - Improve your nutrition by eating artichokes… - Acesulfame-K - Artificial Sweetener - Learn About Acesulfame-K…Updated: 2009-10-10 @ 10:35:36 EDT
Acesulfame-K is a non-nutritive artificial sweetener used to give a sweet flavor to food without adding calories. Learn more about Acesulfame-K… - Saccharin - Artificial Sweetener - Learn About Saccharin…Updated: 2009-10-10 @ 10:34:48 EDT
Saccharin is a non-nutritive artificial sweetener that has been used throughout the 20th century. Learn more about saccharin… - Aspartame - Artificial Sweetener - Learn About Aspartame…Updated: 2009-10-10 @ 10:33:37 EDT
Aspartame is a non-nutritive artificial sweetener used in many products to give a sweet flavor to food without adding calories. Learn more about aspartame… - Sucralose - Artificial Sweetener - Learn About Sucralose…Updated: 2009-10-10 @ 10:32:01 EDT
Sucralose is a non-nutritive artificial sweetener used in many products to give a sweet flavor to food without adding calories. Learn more about sucralose… - Artificial Sweeteners - Learn About Artificial Sweeteners…Updated: 2009-10-10 @ 08:58:53 EDT
Artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners are commonly used to add sweetness to foods and beverages, without adding any calories. Learn more about the most common artificial sweeteners… - Weight ControlUpdated: 2009-09-29 @ 14:04:28 EDT
Many people turn to good nutrition so that they can either gain weight or lose weight. Learn about calories and creating a healthy diet to achieve and maintain your healthy weight… - Folic Acid - The Importance of folic acid and folate…Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 13:38:01 EDT
Folic acid is important to prevent birth defects such as spina bifida. Folic acid may help to prevent heart attacks and some forms of cancer. Folic acid is the supplemental form of folate, which is… - Women's Nutrition Guide Results [nutrition]Updated: 2009-09-18 @ 14:53:57 EDT
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- Body Mass Index Calculator Results [nutrition]Updated: 2009-09-18 @ 14:45:04 EDT
- How Much Water Do You Need Today?Updated: 2009-09-18 @ 14:41:19 EDT
- Body Mass Index Calculator ResultsUpdated: 2009-09-18 @ 14:34:15 EDT
- Body Mass Index Calculator - MetricUpdated: 2009-09-17 @ 14:57:13 EDT
Calculate your BMI with this BMI calculator.: body mass index calculator mass index calculator body mass index index document document url… - UntitledUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 12:36:59 EDT
- Foods To Sleep Better - Choosing Foods to Help You Sleep Better…Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 12:02:10 EDT
The foods you eat, or don't eat, can help you get a good night's sleep. Learn how cutting back on caffeine and choosing healthy foods can improve your night's sleep… - SpinachUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 14:29:53 EDT
Spinach and calories and vitamins and minerals… - FundamentalsUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 12:25:45 EDT
Is the idea of good nutrition something new for you? This is where you will find all the fundamentals of building a healthy diet… - Processed Foods - What Are Processed FoodsUpdated: 2009-09-01 @ 09:41:31 EDT
Processed foods are usually considered to be bad foods. Learn what processed foods are and if there are healthy processed foods… - Healthy EatingUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 12:19:51 EDT
Choose healthy foods and proper cooking methods for your diet… - Nutritional Ingredients - Food Additives That are Good for YouUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 11:04:46 EDT
Some ingredients that are added to the foods we eat will help to improve our health. Find out which nutritional ingredients are good for us… - Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day - Don't Skip Breakfa…Updated: 2008-09-17 @ 11:21:02 EDT
Breakfast is necessary to start your day off right. A healthy breakfast will help children learn better at school and will help adults at work. Don't skip breakfast… - Children and SoyUpdated: 2008-02-13 @ 10:38:33 EST
A mom wants to know if soy milk is safe for her child. Find out if soy milk is OK for your children to drink…