Help you maintain a healthy body weight.
In This Article Overnourished and chronically ill Your GI tract: the gateway to good health Nutritional implications of common illnesses Health-care costs are rising in harmony with disease incidence rates. Billions of dollars are being poured into new therapies, medications, procedures, and more while the patients for whom these therapies are intended grow sicker and …
In This Chapter Enhancing your performance with plant-based fuel The importance of timing with nutrients Tips for staying hydrated Dispelling myths about performance enhancers Nutrition and athletics go hand and hand. As an athlete, the food you choose to fuel your body with may give that extra edge to separate you from the pack. And …
In This Article Staying vital and active in your golden years Nutrient changes as you age Dealing with physical obstacles associated with aging Keeping your kitchen simple Managing medication complications The secrets to aging gracefully are surfacing, with more evidence supporting the benefits of healthy living. After recently spending time visiting a relative in …
In This Article Raising a plant-based child Fulfilling your little one’s nutrient needs Feeding picky eaters Navigating the school system’s diet woes As with adults, obesity is on the rise in children and adolescents. Approximately 9 percent of children aged 2 to 5, 17.5 percent of children aged 6 to 11, and 20.5 percent of …
In This Article Plant-based and pregnant! What to eat, how much weight to gain, and how to modify your workout The benefits of breast milk Do’s and don’ts of starting on solids Congratulations on being pregnant! Whether or not this is your first pregnancy, get set for that journey into the unknown—the exciting roller-coaster ride …
In This Article Micronutrients to consider Getting vitamins B12 and D Current research on supplements The brilliance of your body The most commonly asked question in nutrition today is whether or not supplements are necessary. In this multibillion-dollar industry, supplement manufacturers have confused the public beyond comprehension. You probably worry about whether you’re getting enough …
In This Article Everything you need to know about nutrition labels Organic versus conventionally grown foods Finding sabotaging ingredients Plant-based shopping Now that you know why and how to eat whole, plant- based foods, it’s time to go shopping. Filling your cart with nutritious choices is the fun part. Plus, shopping brings the theory of …
In This article Why dairy doesn’t do a body good Building strong bones to last a lifetime Dispelling soy safety rumors Benefits and concerns of a raw diet What we should eat Nutrition is one of the most controversial and dynamic sciences. Information changes daily, and experts disagree on how to interpret that information. In …
In This Article You are what you absorb Defining metabolic and oxidative priority Metabolism myths Getting to know yourself from the inside out We’ve lost sight of the meaning of health. Health isn’t merely the absence of disease; it’s so much more. Our bodies are ingeniously adapted to have boundless energy, resist illness, live well …
In This Article Fascinating facts about fiber Awesome antioxidants and phytonutrients Compounds that are best left off the plate When used together, two separate yet equally important components—consuming health-promoting nutrients and avoiding disease-advancing foods—create the ideal diet. We’ve said before: you are what you eat, but what you don’t eat is just as important to …
