Endogenous Antioxidants in Metabolic Diseases Oxidative stress is a condition where the antioxidants in the body are not plentiful enough to combat free radicals, unstable molecules that cause cell and tissue damage that can lead to degenerative disease. This typically occurs when the body is...      read more

Fat Calories vs. Calories: What’s the Difference? Those little nutrition facts boxes on the back of everything we consume certainly do get us thinking about the calories that we consume.  You may use it to judge what to eat, what to purchase, and how big your serving size should be. But, the real...      read more

6 skinny (and delicious) foods for weight loss You don`t need to skimp on flavor in order to eat healthy. TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer shares tasty options to help you stick to your diet. Weight loss - Health - Joy Bauer - Shopping - Nutritionist

Fit VS. Fat: New Research Sheds Light On Debate Although proper nutrition alone can lead to weight loss, it doesn`t necessarily equal true health or fitness, says a new study in the January issue of the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. Enette Larson-Meyer, Ph.D., R.D...

Train Like a Female Fitness Model Getting a body as fit as that of a female fitness model requires a lot of training, dedication and sound nutrition. Of course, genetics plays a role, but training properly plays an even bigger role. To look like a fitness model, you need to learn how...      read more

6 stealth health foods you should be eating Power up your diet by expanding your menu. Health - Nutrition - Mental Health - Eating - Disorders

Iron Nutrition 101: What You Need Iron and iron nutrition is considered to be an essential mineral for our bodies and for our overall health. There are many benefits to having the adequate amount in iron in a diet, and there are many health risks that can arise if the proper amounts...      read more

The Best Foods for Iron Nutrition We often underestimate the importance of iron nutrition.  Iron is a nifty little nutrient that is essential to the production of hemoglobin, the protein that gives red blood cells their color and also transports oxygen from the lungs around the...      read more

Certain aromas could help fight obesity Anti-hunger aromas that make one feel full could help fight the global obesity epidemic, scientists now suggest. Obesity - Health - Epidemic - Conditions and Diseases - Nutrition and Metabolism Disorders

What Is the Best Sports Nutrition Book? There are so many sports nutrition books on the market these days that it can be difficult to go through them all and determine which is the best for you. When you do find the right one that will help you fuel your body for your intense workouts, you...      read more