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23 Articles, Last Updated 12/14/2009

 

Nutrition

You don't have to be a vegetarian to eat healthy. Though it couldn't hurt.

In today's world of synthetic monotranssaturated megafats, it's never been more important to pay attention to what you're eating than right now. Well, maybe it was more important before the days of refrigeration. Regardless, reading the label on something so seemingly innocent as a box of cereal can be like interpreting Navajo Wind Talker's code, and this trend has given way to an epidemic of obesity, diabetes, and very likely some long-term consequences that we haven't even comprehended.

The first place to start when making the choice to consciously alter you diet is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's New Food Pyramid. Once you learn how much of each type of food to consume, however, a new dilemma will likely present itself. Everyone needs to consume some fats and oils, but what kind? What is good cholesterol? How much red meat should I be consuming? Should I consume meat at all?

All these questions can be answered by our panel of esteemed writers here at EnvyMyHealth.com. Have a question that hasn't been answered? Submit it here and we'll get right on it.

 

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General Nutrition

Eating Organic on a Budget - The hard times we face today can pose a serious challenge to conscientious eaters. Find out how to maintain your principles AND your wallet.

Eating Organic to Lose Weight - It may not seem obvious, but the properties unique to organic food can actually aid you in your weight loss goals compared to conventional food products. No kidding.

A New Look for the Food Pyramid - The USDA recently released a revised version of the food pyramid that has taken on a very different look. This article explores how's its changed and why they changed it.

Food and Mood: The Connection Between Diet and Depression - Startling revelations abound.

The Health Benefits of Acai Berry - This increasingly popular fruit from South America has nutritionists everywhere proclaiming its immense health benefits. Truly a big punch in a little package!

The Raw Food Diet - Learn the ins and outs of this extreme vegetarian lifestyle.

The Raw Food Diet Lifestyle - This one takes a more clinical approach, exploring the science behind this diet.

The Negative Calorie Diet - A variant of the raw food diet, this one involves losing weight by eating "negative calorie foods"!

Beverages

Energy Drinks: A Rockstar Reality Check - An exploration into the world of a potentially dangerous new product. Do you know what taurine is? How about Guarana? If not, you owe it to yourself to read this.

The Truth About Cola - The health risks involved with cola consumption have been evident for years, but now it appears there may be some benefits to the bubbly concoction.

Soft Drinks and Your Teeth - Find out what damage it's doing to your oral hygeine!

Meat/Vegetarian

To Meat or Not to Meat - The battle over whether or not humans should eat meat rages on with no end in sight. This article can help you to decide which side you're on.

The Benefits of Eating Meat - Looking to get the facts from both sides?

Coffee/Tea

The Benefits of Coffee: Happiness in a Cup? - An examination of the mood-altering effects of coffee

Is Coffee Good for You? - The eternal question is addressed, and the verdict is in.

Green Tea - Green tea contains antioxidants, can assist weight loss, and much more!

The Benefits of Green Tea - More information on the beneficial uses of green tea.

Sugar/Sweeteners

Sweet Nothings: How to Kick Your Sugar Habit - Are you having trouble cutting sweets out of your balanced diet? Read this article for tips on breaking the habit without sacrificing taste!

Artificial Sweeteners: Debunking the Sweet Stuff- Lab-created sweeteners have been pushed on the public for the better part of fifty years, but have they gotten it right yet?

 

Antioxidants

Antioxidants: A Defense against... Oxygen? - Read more about these "buzz word" supplements here.

Unusual Sources of Antioxidants - You don't always have to eat healthy to get your nutrition!

Cinnamon as an Antioxidant - Another unusual source of antioxidants has been unearthed!

Food Science

What Supplements Should I Take? - Eating healthy is not enough to get all the vitamins and nutrients that are essential in obtaining optimal health. Supplements should be added to any healthy diet.

Fats: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - Everything you need to know about fats, a vital and all-too-often misused nutrient.

 

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