Vitamins, additives and nutrition BLOG

British researchers this week announced findings from a seven year study of over a million women, finding that even low to moderate alcohol consumption increases the risk of some cancers; breast cancer, in particular. At least one of the authors concludes that “there is no level of alcohol consumption that could be considered safe.”

Yet moderate alcohol consumption (that’s one drink per day for women and two for Read the rest of this entry »

Having libido problems? Want to increase your sex drive and boost your testosterone levels? Forget Viagra and turn to the natural tropical plant, tribulus terrestris! Tribulus terrestris is a medicinal plant valued as a great sexual enhancer known to increase libido, raise testosterone levels (when stacked with DHEA and adrostenedione), raise sperm count and can even be used to treat infertility in both sexes. Found as a supplement in liquid, Read the rest of this entry »

A new trend shows that many in suburban areas are hopping on the walking train. Well, they are hopping on the train to save money and walking to the train to save their health.

While gas prices are skyrocketing, many are seeing the benefits of using public transport to shave their cost of commuting. Not only does this save gas money, but also saves money by creating less wear and tear on their vehicles. In addition, those who walk Read the rest of this entry »

Mardi Gras is coming up (February 24th). Whether you’re planning a big celebration or just using it is an excuse for a festive family meal, here are some healthy recipes that fit the theme:

New Orleans Shrimp, Okra, and Tomato Saute
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Asparagus, Peas, and Basil
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Edamame Succotash Salad
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Q. Is the sweetness of a piece of fruit an indication of its nutritional value? I recently bought strawberries that looked delicious and sweet. When I ate them they were about as tasteless as I’ve ever eaten. I couldn’t help wonder if their lack of flavor also meant they lacked the nutritional value of other sweeter/tastier strawberries. Or, does a bland strawberry simply mean it has less sugar and still has all the nutritional Read the rest of this entry »

Chondroitin is a substance produced by the body that helps in the formation of cartilage, while also protecting cartilage from breaking down due to enzymes and keeping the cartilage moist and flexible. Not producing enough chondroitin can cause cartilage loss that can lead to osteoarthritis in some people. While it is known that taking chondroitin supplements can help the body create more cartilage, there are also many other uses for chondroitin Read the rest of this entry »

Today the New England Journal of Medicine published research that compared different types of weight loss diets. It turns out it really didn’t matter if the diets were low fat or high protein, the amount of weight loss was about the same. Unfortunately, so was the eventual regaining of a substantial part of the weight. Plus most of the participants had difficulty adhering to their diets after six months or so.

The average weight Read the rest of this entry »

Did you know that there is a mushroom that can support heart, kidney, immune system and liver function? Were you aware that this same mushroom is also able to increase energy, stamina and endurance, all while being a powerful antioxidant and aphrodisiac that can increase sex drive and help impotence? In addition, the powerful fungus can increase oxygen supply and blood flow throughout the body. The special, medicinal mushroom is called cordyceps Read the rest of this entry »

One of the greatest strengths of NutritionData is the wealth of detailed nutrition information you’ll find here. But if you’re having trouble finding what you’re looking for, all that information can turn into a liability. This week on the blog, I’ll highlight several ways to streamline and customize your ND experience.

Customization Tip #1: Set your category preferences.

All of the ten thousand foods in our database are Read the rest of this entry »

It seems like almost every study published about dietary supplements is negative. At least lately. However, today I found a clinical study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showing that certain dietary supplements may be able to help prevent age-related macular (AMD) degeneration by reducing the levels of homocysteine in your blood. AMD is an eye disease that causes most cases of severe vision loss in older people.

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