A Guide to the D Vitamin
D vitamin is to help control how much calcium is absorbed from food. The majority of the calcium is used to build strong teeth and bones. Even though the majority of the D vitamin is formed through the exposure of the skin to sunlight there are some foods that do contain some of the vitamin naturally.
Should you take a Multivitamin? – The opinion of an amateur nutrition enthusiast
The short answer is probably, but not for the reasons we usually hear about. While there is convincing evidence that one can get better nutrition from food sources, most of us (i.e., me) don’t eat right.
Track your Calorie Consumption
February 19, 2009 by Jason Weber
Filed under Nutrition, Weight Loss
The amount of calories that you consume on a daily basis will determine whether you gain or lose weight and this is one of the most important aspects of any weight loss program that you decide to go on.
Studies have been taken where overweight people believed they were eating no more food than other people [...]
Lettuce Wraps
February 14, 2009 by Amit Talekar
Filed under Healthy Recipes
Recipe Submitted by Amy Becker, Seattle WA
Ingredients
2 very ripe avocados, mashed
3 tomatoes, diced
half of one bell pepper, diced
2 Tbsp onion diced
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro,chopped
One ear corn, raw with kernels removed
2 tsp fresh lime juice
6-8 large romaine lettuce leaves
Directions
Mix all ingredients (except lettuce) well. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of mixture onto each lettuce [...]
10 Nutritious South Asian Snacks
January 17, 2009 by Amit Talekar
Filed under Nutrition
Snacking between meals can contribute to a healthy diet, if you make the best snack selections. However, encouraging family members to grab an apple rather
than a bag of chips can be tricky. Here are a few tasty and nutritious snacks that will grab their attention, and appetite!
Sprouted moong Bhel
Plain puffed rice mumra, mudi, poori with [...]
