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You would have to be living under a rock to have not heard about vitamins and minerals. However, hearing about them and understanding what they are and how they work are two different things. And, most of us don’t really buy into the use of something unless we really understand how it works and why we need it.

Vitamins are a group of organic substances that are essential to normal metabolism of the body in small quantities. They are key nutrients that the body requires in order to grow and stay strong. The body uses these small molecules in order to carry out certain chemical reactions. And, because the body has no way to create these molecules itself, vitamins must be acquired through food or supplements.

At this time researchers have identified 13 different vitamins which are required by the body and they include:

Vitamin A
vitamin B (which includes six different sub vitamins)
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin E.
vitamin K
pantothenic acid
biotin  Read more...

It has been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, that is true for many reasons. But, still, so many people skip breakfast. Is it helping or hurting our health?

In a word, yes – skipping breakfast is hurting our health. Dieticians have been saying it for years now and some of us still aren’t getting it. Leaving this meal in favor of a cup of coffee is not going to help you stay true to a healthy eating plan during the day.

Think about your body. You have slept all night. If you were awake, would you go six, seven or even eight hours without food? Of course you wouldn’t. When you skip breakfast you are going almost half a day before you have your first meal. Your body is starved for nutrition.

Here are the drawbacks to leaving the house without something to eat:

* Loss of energy. You just woke up so you are already feeling a little low. But, without any fuel to get that engine going again, you won’t regain the energy you need to start the day.  Read more...

Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects the joints, or specifically the cartilage that cushions the two bones within the joints. The cartilage breaks down and provides less cushion, resulting in pain, swelling and deformity. Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative arthritis because of the nature of the disease.

The wear and tear on the cartilage is known as degeneration and increases with frequency as people age. In fact, there are now over 27 million people in the United States alone who suffer from degenerative arthritis. Individuals who have suffered an injury to a joint will often find as they age that these joints are at greater risk for developing wear and tear arthritis.

The joints which are typically affected are the knees, hips, big toe, finger and spine. When a joint is affected not only does the cartilage disintegrate but bone spurs can also develop. The combination of these two factors are what contribute to the pain of individuals who suffer from degenerative arthritis.  Read more...

Transitioning into menopause means that you no longer have a period. Hormone levels also decrease because eggs are no longer released. To stay healthy, learning to eat right during menopause is important.

When you are in your reproductive years, you release an egg each month. If you don’t get pregnant, the egg is shed along with the lining of the uterus that was thickened for implantation. This is the period you experience each month with its cramps and body aches. Hormones dictate the release of the egg and the preparation of the uterus for a child.

Once you hit menopause, that hormone production decreases which leads to a number of symptoms and conditions that you need to be aware of. First, you may experience hot flashes, night sweats, and urinary problems. Internally, your bones are prone to osteoporosis and you are at greater risk for heart disease and brain disorders like Alzheimer’s. Women have a hard time getting their bone-building calcium and iron but it is more necessary now that estrogen is low.  Read more...

Naturopathic physicians and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agree that all humans are depositories for hundreds of different chemicals and toxins that have become a part of our homes and offices. In fact, the EPA states that the air in our homes is more toxic than the outside air, even in the inner city. This is because homes have become more air tight to increase the efficiency of heating and air conditioning and we are bringing more cleaning chemicals into the home.

Detoxification can take several shapes and forms from a colon cleanse to fasting and changing lifestyle choices. The body has the ability to heal itself when given the tools and nutrients it needs. Unfortunately, the Standard Western Diet doesnt provide those nutrients and manufactured vitamins arent as bioavailable as wed like them to be. This means that the vitamins are available to the body to use in the same way that the nutrients from food are.  Read more...

Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is not pumping blood as efficiently as it should and is not getting the required amount of blood to the organs in the body. Soon after the efficiency of the heart goes down the organs do not receive the right amount of oxygen and nutrients, and symptoms occur.

Symptoms of heart failure include:

Edema, irregular or rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, trouble concentrating, wheeze, nausea, coughing with phlegm that is white or tinged with blood, appetite loss or fluid retention that results in fast weight gain.

Symptoms are not always apparent while resting but will almost always show up during some type of exercise. Exercise tends to cause an individual to become fatigued and dizzy. The blood pressure goes down and the body attempts to make up for the lost blood volume by setting off hormone and nerve signals that are meant to increase blood volume by retaining water.  Read more...

Ingredients:

8 potatoes, peeled
6 eggs, hard boiled
1 cup lite mayonnaise
1/3 cup chipotle style mustard
1/2 cup scallions, chopped
1/4 cup pimientos, chopped

Instructions:

Fill a large saucepan 3/4 full of water. Place over high heat and bring to a rapid boil. Add the whole potatoes and cook until just beginning to tender. Drain well. Use a fork and break up the potatoes into small chunks. In a separate bowl, mix together well the mayonnaise and mustard. Add the chopped eggs, scallions and pimientos and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Tip: If you like a little sweeter taste to your potato salad use a lite salad dressing instead of mayonnaise.

Nutritional Information (Approximate Values):

Calories 189.3; Total Fat 8.5 g; Saturated Fat 1.4 g; Cholesterol 106.3 mg; Sodium 252.5 mg; Dietary Fiber 1.8 g; Carbohydrate 22.4 g; Protein 5.7 g; Vitamin A 4.4%; Vitamin B-12 4.2%; Vitamin B-6 1.9%; Vitamin C 2.0%; Vitamin D 3.3%; Vitamin E 9.3%; Calcium 1.7%; Iron 2.5%

Vitamin K comes into different forms: K-1 and K2. Kay one is synthesized from plants which we and K2 is synthesized in animals, including humans, from bacteria in the intestines. K2 is found in higher concentrations than Kate one in certain organs of the body, including the liver which suggests that there is more to be discovered about the synthesis and use the vitamin K in the body.

For the past several years researchers and doctors have believes that vitamin K has had a distinct role in the manufacture of bone and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Osteoporosis is a chronic bone condition that has a negative effect on the health of twice as many women as men over the age of 40. Bone loss occurs in everyone over the age of 35 and once a woman reaches menopause be preventative effects of estrogen are lost. Osteoporosis is a negative balance between bone growth and bone thinning.  Read more...

Like any other system in the human body, the immune system will change with aging. In fact, the immune system changes throughout life. At birth specific types of immunity are not fully developed however there are some antibodies which cross the placenta from the mother during the pregnancy which protect the newborn against infection until their own immune system develops fully.

Some of the effects that have been are that the immune system becomes less able to distinguish itself from foreign proteins. As a result, the older you get the more your risk is for developing an autoimmune disorder such as Lupus or diabetes. The cells which are responsible for destroying bacteria in cancer cells, macro phages, do their work more slowly which might be the reason that cancer is much more common among older people. T cells, cells in the body which foreign proteins (antigens) have encountered in the body before, respond less quickly than they did in the early years.  Read more...

Ingredients:

1 (8 oz) package of fat free cream cheese, cubed
3 (16 oz) packages of frozen corn
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup fat free half and half
2 tablespoons sugar substitute
6 slices of low fat American cheese

Instructions:

Place the cream cheese, corn and butter in the crock pot. Add the water, half and half and sugar substitute. Stir to incorporate. Layer the top with the cheese slices. Cover and cook on low 5 hours. The cheese should be completely melted. Stir right before serving.

Nutritional Information (Approximate Values):

Calories 156.4; Total fat 5.8 g; Saturated fat 2.6 g; Cholesterol 13.7 mg; Sodium 286.8 mg; Potassium 252.5 mg; Carbohydrates 21.6 g; Dietary fiber 2.3 g; Sugar 4.0 g; Protein 8.2 g; Vitamin A 13.1%; Vitamin B-12 0.6%; Vitamin B-6 7.5%; Vitamin C 9.9%; Vitamin D 0.7% ; Vitamin E 0.4%; Calcium 10.9%; Iron 3.1%

Citrus fruits are delicious to eat. They are great for your body as well because they are filled with vitamins you need every day. Here are five health benefits of eating citrus fruits.

What is the best way to get your proper nutrition? It is through eating the right foods. There are many supplements, drinks, shakes and other products on the market designed to give your body what it needs but there is no substitute for the real thing. Food, in its natural form, gives the body the full strength of the vitamins and minerals needed to fight disease, repair tissues and keep organs functioning properly.

1. Protect your bones. Drinking milk is said to provide the best source of calcium and vitamin D, but eating oranges will do the same with better taste and more powerful results. Oranges can provide the body with both calcium and vitamin D. Sunlight helps the body to produce vitamin D which is essential for calcium to be effective in the body.  Read more...

At our most basic level we are a composition of different types of cells all molded informed together to create organs and systems which function independently in order to bring life to our bodies. By understanding this cellular aspects of aging and how these cells change during the course of a lifespan researchers are able to pinpoint more accurately and recommendations for individuals who wish to prolong their life span and a healthier level. And, while research is ongoing and scientists know a great deal more than they knew just a decade ago, this knowledge is far from complete.

A lot of the current research on cell aging has been done on the replication sequence. Normal cells have a finite lifespan and only certain tissues may be propagated in a culture medium outside of the body. This element is most commonly studied is the fibroblast which is a part of connective tissue. Researchers have found that after 60 cell divisions the growth rate of the fibroblast culture will slow down, the cells eventually stopped dividing and die.  Read more...

Calcium supplementation has long been known to help the development of bone growth in the early years so that older men and women have a lower risk of suffering from osteoporosis. Bone loss is a normal natural occurrence that happens from the age of 25 to 27 onward. In order to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and older years it’s important to have a higher bone mass density when the body is laying down large amounts of bone, between the ages of 12 and 24.

Research has shown that calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D are all important factors in the development of strong healthy bones. And while bone loss happens after the age of 27 the body does continue to lay down bone as well. The difference is that the amount of bone being produced is less than the amount of bone being lost as we grow older. However, knowing that the body continues to produce bone means that it also continues to require calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D.  Read more...

Ingredients:

8 slices of low fat wheat bread
Egg substitute to equal 12 eggs
8 slices of turkey breast meat, diced
1/4 cup low fat Mexican style cheese, shredded
1/4 cup low fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup skim milk
Non stick cooking spray

Instructions:

Spray a large baking dish with the non stick cooking spray. Break up the bread slices into small pieces and layer in the bottom of the dish. In a small mixing bowl mix together the egg substitute and the milk. Pour over the bread. Sprinkle the turkey over the top. Add both types of cheese evenly over the entire dish. Cover the dish and refrigerate over night. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove cover and bake 45 minutes or until firm and cooked through.

Tip: This dish is great for Sunday brunch but can be easily made and baked for a hot breakfast on weekdays.

Nutritional Information (Approximate Values):  Read more...

Vitamin D is one of the essential vitamins our bodies need in order to function appropriately. Most people understand that vitamin D, in conjunction with calcium and phosphorus, are important for the health of your bones. And now, in the recent news media, researchers have also determined that vitamin D has even greater benefits than physicians and nutritional experts previously believed.

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamins that exists in several forms. This means that the vitamin is absorbed into the fat cells of the body in an individual can overdose on a fat-soluble vitamin. This is different from other water soluble vitamins, such as vitamin C, which is excreted through the kidneys when an individual takes too much.

Vitamin D is found as vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. Vitamin D is found in many different dietary sources such as fish, eggs, fortified milk and hot liver oil. However the sun assist the body in producing all the vitamin D that is required when an individual receives between 45 minutes and to 90 minutes of sun exposure a day. Some researchers believe that as much as 10 minutes of exposure can be enough to prevent deficiencies but the exact number is dependent upon the strength of the sun and the amount of clothing the individual is wearing.  Read more...

A great source of Vitamin C.

Ingredients:

1 banana, cut in half lengthwise
1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup fresh strawberries cut in half
1 tablespoon sugar free jam, your favorite flavor
Rice crispy cereal

Instructions:

Place the cottage cheese in the middle of an oblong bowl. Lay each half of the banana on each side of the cottage cheese. Add the fresh strawberries to the top. Pour the sugar free jam over the top. Sprinkle with the cereal.

Tip: Granola taste great as a topper also.

Nutritional Information (Approximate Value):

Cholesterol 7.5 mg; Sodium 281.4 mg; Carbohydrate 38.9 g; Dietary fiber 4.4g; Sugar 3.3 g; Protein 8.1 g; Vitamin 1 7.1 %; Vitamin B-12 6.3%; Vitamin B-6 25.5%; Vitamin C 80.8%; Vitamin D 7.5%; Vitamin E 1.3%; Calcium 9.4%; iron 25.1%