Why Potatoes And Other White Foods Are So Healthy To Eat
12/18/2007
I'd like to begin a little discussion about carbohydrates... and in particular, "white foods" as well as potatoes. One reason I mentioned this is because so many health and fitness professionals bad mouth potatoes about being a bad carbohydrate option because of the high glycemic index. Some even say such ridiculous things as "shun any and all white carbohydrates".
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Monique Schlosser
Who Is Going To Save Our Children?
3/9/2010
Save Our Children From Obesity! Approximately 25 percent (or one in four children) are considered overweight. Parents, what are we doing to our children?
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Darrin Reservitz
What You Must Know About Herbs For Allergies
2/27/2008
Herbs for allergies could be your allergy cure. Here's what you need to know.
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dhamza
What Are Some Treatments for Eating Disorders?
12/19/2007
Anorexia is a life threatening psychological condition where a person believes he or she is too obese; never thin enough, resulting in self-starvation and indulgent exercising to the point of malnutrition.
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Brad Barr
Vitamin C - The Secret Nutrient
12/17/2009
How could vitamin C be a secret? Everybody knows people need it to stay alive and healthy. For example, most people are aware of its role in preventing scurvy. Sailors on long, ocean-going voyages commonly got scurvy, a disease characterized by spongy gums, loosened teeth and bleeding into the tissues, from the lack of fresh fruits and vegetables - thus the slur, “scurvy knave!” Factoid side note: in 1795 the British Navy began issuing limes, which are full of vitamin C, to its sailors for this very reason. Brits are called “Limeys,” right?
