1-Sugar Causes Diabetes
2-All Fats are bad
3-Brown Sugar is better than White Sugar
4-Brown Eggs are more nutritious than White Eggs
5-Avoid seafood to lower blood cholesterol
6-Avoid carbohydrate to lose weight
7-Avoid nuts as they are fattening
8- Eating for 2 is necessary during pregnancy
9-Skipping meals can help lose weight
10-Red meat is bad for health
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This smooth, creamy treat can de-bloat your belly, boost your immunity, and more
You know yogurt is healthy and a great way to get calcium, and you may have even heard about probiotics, the “helpful” bacteria that boost your immune system. But you get to the dairy aisle and you’re dumbfounded. So much sugar, so many […]
When you heard about the recent outbreak of infections caused by Salmonella-tainted tomatoes, odds are you were surprised a mere vegetable was at the heart of the scare.But experts and data suggest Americans’ trust in the safety of their fruits and vegetables may be a little misplaced–just one of many misconceptions people have about food […]
LUBBOCK, Texas) — A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra — but don’t necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks all night long.
Watermelons contain an ingredient called citrulline that can trigger production of a […]
Do you have any idea how many calories are in that McDonald’s Big Mac or in your Starbuck’s Pumpkin Spice Frappucino?
Well, next time you’re standing in line at your favorite chain restaurant, use your cell phone to text “diet1” with the name of the restaurant and menu item. Within seconds, diet.com’s Nutrition on the Go […]
In the 1950s, kids had three cups of milk for every cup of soda. Today that ratio is reversed, meaning they get all the calories and none of the nutrients.
Americans disagree about a lot of things, but we rarely quarrel when it comes to our food. For a nation built on grand democratic virtues, there […]
Residents of Amagasaki danced to the city’s anti-overweight song, which warned against trouser buttons popping and flying away, “pyun-pyun-pyun,” and urged prompt checkups. (Ko Sasaki for The New York Times)
AMAGASAKI, Japan: Japan, a country not known for its overweight people, has undertaken one of the most ambitious campaigns ever by a nation to slim down […]
The age-old debate about the egg’s place in our diet is finally over (again) in this list of Food Myths Debunked, as are many other food-related old wives tales. Now if the experts could finally decide between butter and margarine, we’ll be set.
Toronto, ON – Dietitians of Canada is one of 12 organizations joining forces on World Hypertension Day (WHD), May 17, 2008 to shine the spotlight on the importance of a healthy blood pressure. High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for stroke and heart disease, but because there are no obvious symptoms, it […]
Osteoporosis, in which bones lose density and are more prone to fracture, has long been thought of as a woman’s disease since the condition is particularly common post-menopause.
But men also are at risk. Though it’s often under-diagnosed and under-treated, the prevalence of the disease in men is expected to rise.
Five Risk Factors For Osteoporosis
1- Weight […]