A new study suggests people who choose plain water to quench their thirst over other beverages have healthier diets.

According to Reuters, the study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who drink water tend to eat a diet higher in fiber and lower in sugar and calorie-dense foods.

According to researchers involved with the study, the findings do not prove that drinking water makes people eat healthier. Rather, it suggests a connection between the two. Read the rest of this entry »

A new study suggests middle-aged men shouldn’t eat more than six eggs a week.
While there’s much talk about eggs being good for you, new research now suggests too much of a good thing may actually be bad for your health — especially if you’re a middle-aged diabetic man.

Eggs are rich in cholesterol, which in high amounts can cause blocked arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. The study, conducted by a team of researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA, found that middle-aged men who ate seven or more eggs a week increased their risk of earlier death, while for diabetic men eating any eggs at all raised their risk. Read the rest of this entry »

Many recipes can tolerate a healthy renovation without affecting the taste or texture of the food. So whether you’re trying to stick to a healthy-eating plan or you’re following a special diet, use these techniques to make your recipes — including your time-honored family favorites — healthier.

1. Reduce the amount of fat, sugar and sodium

With most recipes, you can reduce the amount of fat, sugar and sodium without losing the flavor. By cutting fat and sugar, you also cut calories. How much can you leave out without affecting the flavor and consistency of the food? Apply the following general guidelines: Read the rest of this entry »

It is commonly believed that Vitamin E plays an important role in treating and preventing cardiovascular disease. Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin present in many foods and even stored in fat-tissues of the body.

The benefits of vitamin E for the heart most likely lies with the antioxidant effects, preventing the formation of free radicals. The free radicals contribute to artherosclerosis by increasing plaque build up in the heart vessels. Read the rest of this entry »

Efficient digestion is essential to good health, yet many people live with digestive problems for years, thinking that there’s nothing else they can do.

But there are many ways to improve digestion, and using nutritional supplements is one of them.

Learn ways to aid digestion with supplements by following these steps.

1. Take vitamin C  or Quercetin. These supplements act as antihistamines and ease inflammation in the digestive tract. Vitamin C also helps the gastrointestinal tract to rid itself of toxins produced during food digestion. Read the rest of this entry »

Carbohydrates are sugar-based molecules found in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy products. The make up about 45% to 65% of calories in a healthy diet (the exact percentage is hotly debated); the rest come from fat and protein.

You’ll find carbohydrates in the healthiest foods you eat, and in the least healthy. Check the food label to find out exactly how much is in your favorite foods. Read the rest of this entry »