Simple Fitness How-Tos
Want to try out yoga but don’t know the first thing about tree pose? Ready to start lifting weights, or turn that walk around the park into…
Does Exercise Increase Metabolism?
What Is Metabolism? Metabolism is the process by which your body turns food into energy through chemical reactions in your cells. Your metabolic rate is a measurement…
Exercise and Weight Loss
It’s a fact: You have to burn more calories than you eat and drink to lose weight. For weight loss, it really matters that you cut back…
Very Low-Calorie Diets: What You Need to Know
For some people, an alternative for short-term weight loss is a very low-calorie diet. Many very low-calorie diets are commercially-made formulas of 800 calories or fewer that…
How Many Calories Are in Your Drink?
When you’re counting calories, remember to include your drink and to check its serving size. This list gives you an idea of how many calories are in…
What Is a Calorie Deficit and How Does It Work?
What Is a Calorie Deficit? Calories are a measure of the amount of energy in food. All the cells in your body require energy to work properly,…
How Many Calories Are in Common Foods?
Daily Calorie Intake Whether you’re trying to lose weight, gain weight, or stick to your current weight, it’s important to know how many calories you need to…
Understanding Dietary Fiber: Soluble and Insoluble Types
What Is Fiber? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate your body can’t digest. We often think of fiber as the food that relieves constipation, but fiber has…
Phytonutrients
Plant foods contain thousands of natural chemicals. These are called phytonutrients or phytochemicals.”Phyto” refers to the Greek word for plant. These chemicals help protect plants from germs,…
How Vitamin B12 Deficiency Is Identified and Treated
What Is Vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that your body doesn’t make, so you have to get it from animal products, such as meats, dairy, and…