Why should I care about promoting strong bones? Did you know that your skeleton is a living tissue? In your skeleton there is a normal process of bone turnover called remodeling that involves cells called osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Osteoblasts are cells that build bone and osteoclasts are cells that remove a small portion of your bone. When your skeleton is growing your...
For most of us, food is the fuel that keeps us moving and keeps us healthy. We snack when we’re hungry, we enjoy socializing over a good meal, and eating is just one small part of our daily lives. For those with eating disorders, however, food takes on a whole new meaning. Eating disorders occur when food consumption grows out of control or when...
In this week's What The Heck Are You Eating, created and hosted by Joy Bauer, Joy asks us why so many people think gluten-free automatically means healthy. We learn what gluten actually is and the myth that going gluten-free will aid in weight loss. This video was posted by Everyday Health Best Teen Diets recommends healthy well balanced eating that includes fruits, vegetables,...
The good news, the researchers say, is that teen obesity rates leveled off between 1999 and 2008 -- hovering between 18 percent and 20 percent over the years. Rates of high blood pressure and high LDL cholesterol (the "bad" kind) also remained steady. But the picture was different with so-called pre-diabetes and with type 2 diabetes. Those conditions were seen in nine percent...
1. Before Eating, Divide The Plate Here’s a simple rule to portion a plate properly: Divide it in half. Automatically fill one side with fruits or vegetables, leaving the rest for equal parts protein and starch. This way, you begin to see what a properly balanced meal looks like. Spaghetti and meatballs? Steak and potatoes? They’re only half a meal, incomplete without fruits and...
Our immune system protects us against bacteria, viruses, and other disease-causing organisms. It is an efficient, complex defense system. Does the way we eat affect the immune system? The immune system is our shield against disease. Due to the complexity of the immune system, it is extremely difficult to assess the effects of diet on our immune function. However, research results have...
As a teenager, your body will experience many changes as it gears up for a growth spurt. In fact, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, you are likely to get 20 percent taller and 50 percent heavier during adolescence. Along with your clothes not fitting all the time, you may also notice an increase in hunger as your body demands more...
The body's number one priority is caring for its living tissues. Because hair is not a living tissue, nourishing hair follicles is a low priority. However, many believe that shiny, healthy hair is a sign of youth and vitality. Nourishing your body with the right nutrients may give you healthier hair. In fact, what you put in your body may be more important...
Girls and boys go through rapid changes during adolescence. Social situations, new freedoms and an increasing sense of independence can be challenging for teenagers, and a nutritionally balanced diet remains important during this exciting time. Although boys and girls need the same types of foods, the amounts they require vary depending on their activity level and gender. Basic Nutrition Both boys and girls...
Whether you're planning short day trips or a journey of several weeks, thinking ahead will alleviate many problems, not to mention a lot of stress. Although type 1 diabetes requires extra work, you will find that virtually any trip or event you have planned is doable. So read on and prepare to have a fabulous family vacation. Put together a support team Discuss vacation plans with...
Lots of today's popular diets take advantage of our desire to drop weight quickly. Unfortunately, though, "quick-fix" diets don't work. Here are 5 clues that a diet may be more about empty promises than real results: Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} The...
