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1. The Importance of Adequate Water Consumption February 07, 2012 With all of the different drink options out on the market these days, water is usually the last resort option for most people. We are made up of about 66% water, making it the most essential nutrient to our bodies; however, it is one of the least consumed beverages for most. Our bodies replace about 2 ½ quarts of water each day, therefore, we need to consume an adequate amount of water each day to function properly. Without sufficient water intake, many important functions of our bodies suffer. Water aids in the digestion and absorption process of food, regulates body temperature and bloo... (read more) Author: Whitney Hickman

2. Eating Fruits Needs to Find the Right Time February 06, 2012 Fruit has a wealth of nutrition and it is the essential dietary food for health. But if you want to play the maximum effectiveness of fruit, we need to grasp the time of eating fruits. And then, let’s take a taste of it. The fruit is rich in nutrients and healthful bioactive substances, and its benefits for health have struck deep roots in the hearts of people. “A fruit a day” is the healthy eating standard of many people. However, how to eat fruit can ensure full absorption of the nutrients without adverse effects on the body? The most suitable fruits in the morning: apples, pears, ... (read more) Author: Elizabeth Emma

3. One of the Best Vitamin Supplements for Depression is Not a True Vitamin February 05, 2012 Choline is sometimes grouped in with the B vitamins, but is not a true vitamin by definition. A true vitamin is required by the body for metabolic processes and good health in general. If it is not taken into your body in some amount through diet or supplement, a deficiency develops, resulting in illness. Choline can be produced by the body, so not consuming it does not cause a deficiency related disease. It is considered a nutrient, which by definition, is a substance that nourishes the body by promoting growth and development. Nutrients can be essential or non-essential to life. A vitamin ca... (read more) Author: Darlene Brown

4. Niacin Deficiency Could Be Harming Your Body February 03, 2012 Here I begin a short, three-part series on a key essential nutrient known as niacin. It is also known as vitamin B3. Niacin deficiency can have serious effects on the body; for anyone interested in natural medicine and nutrition, information like this is key. "Pellegra" is not a disease many of us have heard of, but it's been on this continent for a century. It is caused by a serious deficiency in niacin. Pellegra was common in the southern states in the 1900s, when income was low and corn products were a major dietary source. The common symptoms of niacin deficiency involve the ... (read more) Author: Victor Marchione

5. The importance of vitamins February 03, 2012 A vitamin is an organic compound required as a vital nutrient in tiny amounts by an organism. By convention, the term vitamin does not include other essential nutrients such as dietary minerals, essential fatty acids, or essential amino acids, nor does it include the large number of other nutrients that promote health. vitamins are essential for the normal growth and development of a multi-cellular organism. Using the genetic blueprint inherited from its parents, a fetus begins to develop, at the moment of conception, from the nutrients it absorbs. It requires certain vitamins and minerals to ... (read more) Author: Stuart Zane

6. What Is an Essential Fat? January 31, 2012 You may have heard that essential fats are an important aspect to maintaining the health of your body. But what exactly are they? Basically, there are two truly essential fatty acids, Linoleic and Linolenic. You may have heard of these referred to as Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids. So, why are they called essential? The term essential in the life sciences refers to the fact that a nutrient cannot be synthesized by the body. Thus, you must have a dietary or supplemental source to supply your need for these acids. You probably heard of the 8 essential amino acids. It's the same i... (read more) Author: Isaac Small

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