Young Men's Health
FruitYou may have heard that eating fruits (and vegetables) is good for you, but do you know why? Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with a … read more
Articles Tagged: nutrition
Is it good to take a whey protein? Because I what to build a physical fit body…I need some help.
Whey protein is one of two proteins found in milk; the other protein is called Casein. While protein is important for muscle building, it does not need to come from … read more
Serving Size
Understanding the nutritional content of a meal is important. To help determine the nutritional content of your meals, most foods, with the exception of fruits, vegetables and some prepared foods, … read more
How can I know how many calories I should consume everyday and which food contains how many calories?
Great question! The amount of calories that you need every day depends on a number of variables such as: biological sex, age, height, current weight, level of physical activity and … read more
What happens if you are obese and you have no friends and your parents can’t help you and you don’t know what to do? I just have a mom and she doesn’t understand what is going on inside of my body.
It sounds like you could benefit from talking to your doctor or other health care professional about this. They might be able to suggest a program in your area that … read more
I just found out that I am Lactose Intolerant, so what can I do to get enough nutrients? And is there anything else I should know?
The goal of managing lactose intolerance is to lessen or stop symptoms of diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating, and gas, while still getting the nutrients that your body needs. Eating or … read more
Zinc
Zinc is a mineral that is important for your immune system. Zinc is also needed for wound healing and normal growth and development. How much zinc do I need? Because … read more
Vitamin D
What is vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your immune system function effectively, reduces inflammation, and helps your body absorb calcium. Calcium is a mineral that gives strength to your bones and teeth, … read more
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is needed to keep your blood cells healthy and is used by the body to make proteins like hormones and enzymes needed for digestion. Most people can easily … read more
Sugar Substitutes and Artificial Sweeteners
Sugar substitutes (sometimes called low-calorie or artificial sweeteners) are ingredients used to sweeten foods and beverages instead of sugar. There are a variety of foods on the market that contain … read more