We know we need proteins for dietary nutrition and that we can get them from food sources like beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts and seeds or legumes. When we eat these foods, the stomach and intestines work to break it down into amino acids. It is the amino acids that are reused in [...]
Food Stamps As of October 1, 2008 the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is the new name for the U.S. food stamp program. This program falls under the umbrella of the United States Department of Agriculture and serves 34 million Americans each month. The purpose of the program is to put healthy food on the table [...]
Bones are essential! They not only help you move and support your muscles, but they also give shape and support your body. Bones contain the marrow which contributes to our immune system, and provides red blood cells. Bones are constantly going through a process of building, tearing down, and rebuilding and will be remade multiple [...]
We live in a fast paced world. Much of society is always in a hurry. Sometimes that means we neglect our health and wellness. Neglecting our health can cause many bad things to happen. For example, if you don’t have enough vitamins your muscle could deteriorate and your memory and immune system will not work [...]
When it comes to genetics, any organism, We live in an age of advanced scientific exploration. Genetic research is at an all-time high and new discoveries in this field are cropping up every day, literally. In the field of genetic research involving the food we eat every day, there are many developments that may surprise [...]
Shakeology is best described as a “healthy meal in a glass.” It is a nutritional supplement that is commonly used as a meal replacement. However, while it is often marketed as a meal replacement shake, it can also be used as a daily healthy supplement. I enjoy drinking it for all of the healthy ingredients [...]