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More and more people are now going back to basics—in terms of food and health practices—because they want to achieve prime health and fitness. Experts say that because of the busy courses of people’s lives, many of them tend to forget some of the vital fragments in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which is diet and nutrition.

Although the terms “diet” and “nutrition” have different definitions, they are greatly connected to each other. When defined, “diet” refers to the food and liquid intake of a person while “nutrition” pertains to the science of dealing with food and nourishment. Sometimes, many people get confused with the meanings of the two because they automatically assume that less—through diet—will not affect their health’s overall condition.

Experts say that more than the issues of food and liquid intake and the science of food and nourishment, diet and nutrition can revolve around nutritional information on various dietary supplements and the benefits vitamins and minerals to a person’s body. By making yourself familiar with latest diet and nutrition topics, trends, and tips can lead you to the renewal of your health and well being commitment inside your home. Read the rest of this entry »

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“For anyone over 50, especially post menopausal women, you should see your family doctor and address with him the issue of taking calcium supplements,” said Dr. Benjamin M. P. Tang, the lead author and a researcher at the University of Western Sydney in Australia.

Four recent calcium studies you should know about :
1. In the April 28 2006 issue of the journal Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers report that a double-blind, placebo control study lasting five years and involving 1,460 female subjects at least 70 years of age showed a significant reduction in the risk of bone fracture and improved bone strength and density for those taking the 1200 mg per day calcium supplement versus those on the placebo.

2. In the December 2005 issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (2005; 90: pp. 3153 – 3161), researchers report that teenage boys can increase the mineral content of their bones and increase their height by taking calcium supplements. The study of 143 healthy boys age 16 to 18 separated them into two groups. One group received a 1000 mg per day calcium supplement and the other a placebo. At the end of the twelve month study, the boys receiving the calcium supplement had greater bone density, with the most active boys showing the greatest increase, when compared to the placebo group.

Additionally, those boys receiving the calcium supplement also grew by a statistically significant average of .28 inches more.

3. In the American Journal of Medicine (2005; 118: pp.778-781), researchers report that acid blockers like Prilosec block calcium uptake. Drawn from a randomized, double-blind study of 18 elderly women, the research shows that such anti-acids inhibit the stomachs natural hydrochloric acid production, dramatically reducing calcium absorption by as much as 41%.

Because the average American diet contains inadequate levels of calcium, researchers fear our tendency to rely on anti-acids rather than pro-digestives may be causing low calcium uptake and increasing risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture.

4. In the December 2005 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (2005; 294: pp.2336-2341), researchers suggest that assuring adequate vitamin-D intake each day might offer better protection from osteoporosis than calcium.

The study,based on data from 944 healthy subjects in Iceland, showed that those getting the highest vitamin-D levels showed better utilization of calcium, while those getting high calcium alone did not. Their conclusion was that getting a healthy abundance of both
was the best course.

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In any type of diet, some form of food intake will have to be cut down. Whether it is a low carb diet or a high protein diet you are more than likely to have an insufficient intake of at least one of the essential food groups or a particular foodstuff.

A dietary supplement ,also known as food supplement is a preparation that is designed to supply nutrients -such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids - that are missing or not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person’s diet.

A dietary supplement must fulfill the following conditions:

• It is a product intended to supplement the diet and contains vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, or any combination of the above ingredients.

• It is to be taken in tablet, capsule, powder, soft gel, gel cap, or liquid form.

• A dietary supplement is not presented for use as a conventional food or as a sole foodstuff in a meal or the diet as a whole.

• It should be explicitly labeled as a dietary supplement.

With the advancement of medical science and an increased interest in holistic health and wellness, the world of dietary supplements is getting increasingly complicated. When we talk about dietary or food supplements we are not just talking about vitamins and minerals anymore.

Modern dietary supplements include a broad range of vitamins, minerals, herbs and other substances meant to top up your diet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration categorizes dietary supplements as foods rather than as drugs because dietary supplements have proved to be safe over many years of human usage, whereas drugs are not assumed to be safe until extensive testing has been done to prove their safety.

Nevertheless, supplements can play an important role in our health. Some doctors advise patients to take a multivitamin-mineral supplement to make sure that they are getting enough of all the nutrients they need. However, this does not give us the license to eat unhealthy meals and then simply top them off with dietary supplements.

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The modern diet is a far cry from the foods that humans have consumed for two million years. Before humans took up agriculture 10,000 years ago, they were primarily hunter gatherers, with dietary needs met primarily by fruits, vegetables, roots, nuts, seeds, legumes, fish, and wild game.

Scientists believe our ancestors ate about three times the amount of fruits and vegetables we do, generally consumed within hours of being gathered, usually raw, with little or no processing. It is likely, therefore, that our ancestors had intakes of vitamins and minerals that exceeded the current RDAs (1.5 to 5 times higher), although they were by no means megadoses.

They also ate five times more fiber than we do. In many respects, the ancestral diet resembles the American Heart Association’s dietary recommendations, the traditional
Mediterranean and East Asian diets, and semivegetarian eating practices.

Our ancestors did not live long, but it was infection and accidents—not degenerative disease—that killed them. Now,that goes to show that just maybe our Doctors are not telling us what,s best for us.

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Nutrient density and nutrient diversity are two sides of the same coin. Research indicates that the reality of the daily diet is that you cannot get all the nutrients you need for optimal health and vitality from foods alone.

The next step will likely be government recommendations to consume both healthy foods and supplements. Don’t wait for new government recommendations to take charge of your health today!

Begin making better food choices. And to be certain the inevitable nutrient “gaps” won’t threaten you, make Nutritional Supplements a part of your daily diet.

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As scientists continue to suggest optimal nutrient intakes, the gap between ideal and actual intakes will widen. In many cases the Optimal Daily Intake will be several times the current Recommended Dietary Allowance , and the only possible means of attaining these levels will be supplements.In other words, supplementation can give your body what it needs to survive and thrive!

While one person refuses to eat green vegetables, another will prefer foods heavy in fat, and yet another may consume only a very small amount of protein. Our individual metabolism also determines the benefits we derive from food.Age, sex, physical condition, and activity levels directly affect the body’s need for nutrients and its ability to use them.

No two people are alike in their nutritional needs. Members of the same family, eating the same meals, will derive different benefits from the foods served. Our personal tastes dominate much of what we consume.

Many scientists believe that these differences may play a large part in explaining why some people complain of tired and sluggish while others remain vital and active. Certain aspects of your lifestyle can increase nutrient demands.

For instance, physically active people may need more antioxidants than sedentary individuals. So, too, might people who are exposed to pollution on a daily basis, who consume foods laden with fat or chemical additives, or who are under mental stress.

Alcohol, medication, food additives, and water contaminants can also increase the need for certian nutrients. Smokers may benefit from more vitamin C, and coffee drinkers
may want to take more B-vitamins. Dieters, on the other hand, may need more vitamin E, as avoiding fat means missing out on some of the richest sources of this vitamin.

And if they eat products made with “fake fats” such as olestra, they may need to
supplement with vitamins A, D, E, K, and carotenoids, as artificial fats may hinder the body’s utilization of these lipidsoluble nutrients.

Nutritional supplementation has two goals:

1. Providing nutrients in amounts sufficient to prevent or correct deficiency symptoms.

2. Providing nutrients in amounts necessary for supporting optimal health.

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Americans are turning to supplements for cholesterol control. A recent industry report suggests that over the last five years, Americans faith in prescription drugs, diet or exercise to lower cholesterol has diminished, but their opinions that nutritional supplements can be very effective has increased by more than 37%.

Millions of Americans are now using supplements to support health as an alternative to traditional methods. They are losing faith in the effectiveness of drugs, diet and exercise to control their cholesterol levels, and are choosing to use methods that do not interfere with their daily lives or yield unwanted side effects.

Many are turning to supplements such as omega-3-rich fish oils, garlic, and soy products to support their cholesterol control efforts. Because these products work with the body’s natural mechanisms to lower cholesterol, the chances of unwanted side effects are greatly reduced when compared to the effects of commonly used powerful drugs.

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Include herbal alternatives in your daily dietary intake for good Health and wellness. While nutrients support health, herbs enhance wellness. Whereas health is freedom from any symptoms of disease, wellness is freedom from other conditions—irregular sleep cycles, allergic responses, menstrual irregularities, digestive tract complaints, etc.—that keep us from feeling our best. As such conditions are common, herbal preparations need to be broad-based enough to benefit large segments of the population.

Can you be healthy but not well? Yes!

You could be lacking symptoms of any disease. You could be receiving all the nutrients you need. But you might not be feeling 100 percent well. Consider the example of a man who eats right, takes supplements to make up for dietary shortfalls, exercises regularly, lives a healthy lifestyle, but has trouble sleeping at night. He would be healthy—free of disease symptoms—but because he is not sleeping well, he will not feel well.

Sleeplessness is not a disease. It is not even a condition for most people—it is just something they live with. In this case the object of an herbal preparation is not to treat insomnia or sleep disorders requiring medical attention. The object is to help the average man who is sleeping but is not getting all the rest he needs. In essence, the herb that is able to help him sleep is serving as a wellness enhancer.

Consider as a second example a healthy woman who, come every spring, is sensitive to pollen in the air. Again, she is healthy, but again, she is not as well as she could be. Perhaps herbs may be of benefit in decreasing her sensitivity to pollen.

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Similarly, a person who is experiencing digestive complaints may not have any disease, but could experience enhanced well-being with laxative herbs. Over the course of years, the imbalances that compromise wellness may erode health. Enhancing wellness is a step towards feeling better and staying healthy.

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Natural vitamins are found only in living things, that is, plants and animals. Your body, with a few exceptions, can’t manufacture vitamins. They must be supplied in your food or in dietary supplements but supplements can’t replace food,especially fruits and vegetables which provide thousands of substances, some of which have well-known functions, and some whose roles in the human body are not yet understood or recognized.

Vitamins and minerals … …
* reduce your risk of getting a stroke or heart attack!

* strengthen your nails!

* improve your hair condition, strength and growth by providing certain essential nutrients to the hair follicle!

* beautify your skin by keeping it smooth, soft and disease-free!

* provide essential compounds that are necessary for growth, health, normal metabolism and physical well-being! Without them, you would die!

* promote normal growth and development!

* maintain bone density and strength!

* regulate blood clotting!

* help in the function of nerves and muscles, including regulating a
normal heart beat!

When it comes to choosing a healthy diet for their children, many parents don’t realize the important role that beverages play. For example, fruit flavored drinks and soft drinks are not a substitute for real fruit. Many of these drinks only contain 10% real fruit juice. The very best drinks are made from whole fruit and you can make great fruity healthy drinks at home.

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