Tag Archives: Supplements
Differences Between A Nutritionist and A Dietitian
Often in America we use the terms “nutritionist” and “dietitian” interchangeably, assuming that both generally advise on good health. Some people are adamant that there is no difference; that a dietitian is really just a certified version of a nutritionist, while others maintain that a dietitian is exclusively for health problems while a nutritionist helps … Continue reading
How to Calculate Nutrition Data at Home
Keeping track of the nutrition data of your food can be extremely important to someone who is looking to improve or maintain a particular diet. However, unless you’re exclusively eating food that is completely pre-packaged (which is not a great idea), it can be very hard to determine the nutritional value of your food. In … Continue reading
Good Nutritional Supplements for a Healthy Diet
A healthy diet is rich in a variety of different nutrients. Many people do not get the recommended amount of nutrients that doctors require, however. Nutritional supplements can be great to ensure a healthy diet, most especially when targeted toward one’s particular deficiencies. These, of course, are supplements, meaning they should be in addition to … Continue reading
A Tour of The Nutritional Food Pyramid
The United States Department of Agriculture has recently published a new version of the famed nutritional food pyramid that supposedly leads to a healthy diet. This nutritional pyramid is similar to how it’s always been, but does have a few changes. According to the USDA, it is important to have a full understanding of this … Continue reading
Practical Exercise Tips for Real People
For someone without a regular exercise routine, starting on the path toward living a healthy life through adding exercise can be difficult and, initially, seem insurmountable. While most doctors may recommend getting thirty minutes of exercise a day, this can seem preposterous to one who has never had a serious health regime before. Instead of … Continue reading
Nutrition Tips for Living a Healthy Life
With the current healthy life craze in America right now, many people are looking for ways to live a life with better nutrition in earnest. This can, however, be extremely difficult, especially for someone who has never lived a healthy life before. Many of the healthy life tips constantly tossed about, such as getting large … Continue reading
Sports nutrition: gone too far?
Sports can be very stressful, especially if played competitively. Recently, the level of competitive sports continues to trickle down all the way to children, with the appearance and growth of little league baseball and peewee football. Coaches of these teams are often very demanding, imploring their children (not their children, but children on their team) … Continue reading
How to follow a nutrition guide
When you pick up a pack of Skittles at the local convenience store, it is likely that you are not thinking about the nutritional facts in the nutrition guide the side of the pack. This nutrition guide is placed on food to provide a quick, informed summary of what you are ingesting. It may seen … Continue reading