Jan 19, 2016 | Vitamins & Supplements
Now there are many different types of protein supplements in the market and each one of them have their own intrinsic value which I have outlined below. In my opinion and experience, I stick with a Whey protein isolate which is high in protein, low in sugar and very...
Jan 19, 2016 | Diet & Nutrition
A list of Acid / Alkaline Forming Foods Your body pH affects everything… Balancing the pH is a major step toward well-being and greater health. The pH scale is from 0 – 14 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 healthy 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Human blood pH should be slightly...
Jan 19, 2016 | Diet & Nutrition
Over-the-counter weight-loss pills: Do they work? The temptation to use over-the-counter weight-loss pills to lose weight fast is strong. But are these products safe and effective? By Mayo Clinic staff The appeal of losing weight quickly is hard to resist. But do...
Jan 19, 2016 | Diet & Nutrition
Recommended daily amounts (RDAs) Micro vs milli Check the letters after the RDA carefully. One microgram (mcg or µg) is a thousand times smaller than a milligram (mg). Throughout this factsheet the recommended daily amount (RDA) refers to the EU guidance that is used...
Jan 19, 2016 | Diet & Nutrition
Breakfast: Warm Spinach-Artichoke Dip This recipe cuts calories by using lima beans to create a creamy texture. Ingredients: Lima beans, light mayo, fat-free cream cheese, dry mustard, Tabasco sauce, capers, artichoke hearts, frozen spinach, mozzarella cheese,...