Nutrition in Diet

Common Myths About Food & Nutrition

Submitted by cameron on Sun, 05/30/2010

Article by Raine Saunders (www.agriculturesociety.com).  All rights reserved by Raine Saunders.


Are you a person who believes low-fat foods are healthier than those with fat in them? Have you ever starved yourself or limited your calories thinking that if you did this, you would lose weight? It has become a common misconception that if people eat low calorie and fat-free foods they should be able to lose weight because they are eating less fat.


Although in theory, this sounds like a logical conclusion, nothing could be further from the truth! With that idea in mind, have you ever wondered whether the food in your kitchen that reflects those ideas is healthy to eat? It can be confusing to try and sift through all the information available on food and nutrition. So much is available. How do you know what to believe? Don’t worry, I’ll answer this question later on in this post.


Right now, let’s go over some of the most common myths about nutrition as well as detailed explanations as to why those are untrue.


Here’s a short quiz you can take to determine how nutritionally aware you are about the foods in your kitchen:




  • Do you count calories?

The Best Way to Lose Stomach Fat Fast

Submitted by cameron on Fri, 04/30/2010

There are so many great articles about losing stomach weight that instead of creating our own, we have pulled this one from The Really Useful Fitness Blog. It is short and simple, giving a clear path to an improved midsection. As the article will show, the journey gym is an ideal piece of equipment to reach your stomach flattening goals. Please be sure to visit the blog for over 5 years of great fitness articles:

Eat Real Food. Period.

Submitted by cameron on Sun, 03/14/2010

When Michael Pollan wrote his various food-related books (Food Rules most recently), he was trying to simplify the challenges we face when trying to select food for a healthy lifestyle. While he provided some examples and more specific rules, his primary recommendation is:

“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”

Simple enough. Right? Well, yes and no.

For those that are happy with such a simple answer, then it is just that. Your health will notably improve if you:

  • Eat real food: Avoid food that makes health claims or has more than 5 ingredients.
  • Not too much: Your body takes 20 minutes to recognize it is full and you know how much food you can eat in 20 minutes. A lot! So slow down and stop eating well before you feel full.
  • Mostly plants: Meat and dairy are fine but can crowd out the fruits and veggies so make plants your focus. Remember that your food is the sum of its parts and in consuming that food, you consume all the nutrients and toxins it consumed (this is especially important with meat).

For those that feel this is too simple and would like more guidance, here are some sources for you:

5 Essential Daily Routines For A Healthy Heart

Submitted by cameron on Mon, 02/01/2010

Article from Exercise Proper: Your Guide to a Healthy Life

The heart is not as hardy as one would think. It is the center of our being, the engine of our life. It functions silently and efficiently, working its wonders behind the scenes despite its undeniable prominence in our existence. Hence, the heart is easily neglected and its health is conveniently ignored.

But the heart is one of the more fragile organs of the body. It is susceptible to more potential diseases than, say, the kidneys or the lungs. Much care must be extended for the heart on a daily basis to maintain its good wellbeing so that it may continue to properly carry out its functions.

Here are 5 things that you should observe each and every day to ensure a happy and healthy heart:

Nutrition Basics

Submitted by cameron on Thu, 12/17/2009

It is easy to become swept up in health trends: the miracle pill, that super antioxidant, the flat ab diet, you name it. There can be value in these trends, but they can also deter you from the following the essentials to a healthy lifestyle. You really don’t need to know it all. Follow these guidelines and you will be well on your way to great health.

Step One - Understand the Basics

  • There are three major nutrients you should consume every day:

  • Protein is the body’s main structural element as all muscles and tissues are made from this nutrient and the immune system uses protein. Primary sources are eggs, meats, fish, beans, dairy products, and soy products.

  • Carbohydrates is the body’s preferred energy source. Primary sources are grains, pastas, cereals, breads, vegetables, fruits, and sugars.

  • Fat is the energy storage nutrient in the body and is also used a source of energy for low-intensity activity. Primary sources are butter, all oils, and meats.

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