Ever wonder how some people can just eat all day and never gain weight? While some are just born with a naturally high metabolism (thank your parents), the vast majority of us frequent eaters must choose foods that give us the nutrients and energy we need to function throughout the day for less calories. Notice it’s not about less food, but less calories. “Nutrient...
Can I Splurge When I Eat Out? A slice of pizza once in a while won't do you any harm. What's important is a person's average food intake over a few days, not just in a single meal. So if you eat a less-than-healthy meal once in a while, try to balance it with healthier foods the rest of that day and week....
Emily Edison, Registered Dietitian talks about the importance of incorporating healthy snacks into your diet. Snacks will keep you full and fueled in between meals, enjoy the video! Best Teen Diets recommends healthy well balanced eating that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein and low-fat or fat-free dairy. We offer nutrition information that emphasizes the importance of healthy eating for teens. For more...
A healthy diet for a teenage boy adheres to dietary guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). It focuses on including foods that have the nutrients necessary for proper growth and development and balancing diet with physical activity. Learning how to make nutritious decisions is important for teenage boys because it prepares them to be healthy adults. Benefits Teenage boys are developing...
Why Are They So Super? Ask five nutritionists to rate the 13 most powerful foods and you'll get five different lists, but many of the selections will overlap. Why? Because every food provides something different: Some are a rich source of protein or fiber but void of many vitamins and minerals, while others contain disease-fighting phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals, but no protein. The trick, claim...
It's hard to flip through a magazine or surf a health website without getting the lowdown on weight. The general idea: Being active and eating healthy are the best ways to manage weight. This advice works for everybody, but it can be particularly helpful for people with diabetes. That's because weight can influence diabetes, and diabetes can influence weight. This relationship may be...
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What is iron and why is it important? Iron is a mineral that helps build red blood cells. Most importantly, iron helps your blood cells carry the oxygen that is needed for energy. Getting the right amount of iron can improve your performance in sports and in school. Iron is an important nutrient for teens, especially for those who have started menstruating. Vegetarians...
