12 Jan 10 Are Liquid Supplements Right For Your Healthy Diet?
Liquid nutrition products like Ensure (tm) and Boost (tm) have been used almost exclusively in nursing homes and hoispitals, until recently. Lately we have seen nutritional companies marketing these drinks to people of all ages and all stages of health.
Liquid supplements are supposed to be the answer for busy moms running around with the kids, business people running out the door out without time for a sit-down breakfast, and older adults wanting to insure that they will be able to enjoy their grandchildren. But what do these liquid nutrion product really offer?
In general, these supplements are composed of water, sugar, milk and soy proteins, oils, vitamins, and minerals. An 8-ounce can generally has 250 calories, and the deluxe version may have as many as 355 calories. Most are lactose free, some have added fiber, and some are specifically designed for children or adults with certain health problems.
These companies ad campaigns are using fear tactics to make you worry that you are not getting proper nutrition from your ordinary meals. True, some people are consuming less than the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for some nutrients, this doesn't mean they will develop a deficiency disease. If you truly feel you are not getting enough nutrients from your food, you should contact a registered dietitian or a KSU Extension Specialist in nutrition. They can help you determine your needs for additional supplements.
Liquid supplements may be a quick way to get vitamins, minerals and protein, but there is more needed for good health! Scientists continue to discover new ingredienets in foods that provide health benefits. Consider this; the canned supplements have a severe lack of fiber and other healthy components but are really high in sugars and calories. Although this was ideal for the original intent of the products, most healthy consumers don’t want or need all the extra calories that the supplement provides.
In summary, while there is a need for liquid nutritional supplements in some medical conditions, these products are unnecessary for the average, healthy person. In addition, one must consider the cost of an 8 once can of these liquid supplements to determine if they should be included in their dietary regimen.
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Tags: diet, healthy food, liquid nutrition, nutrition
04 Oct 09 Organic Whole Foods - Is It For Me?
Our nutrition health or Atkins Diet most of the times based on on the organic food nowaday. Why is it so?
A healthy diet is a lot more efficient if it also contains organic whole foods. Lots of us have grown used to buying whole grain bread from home businesses that serve local communities. It tastes much better, the ingredients are natural and it has none of the downsides of white bread. Such dietary habits should be encouraged extensively because organic whole foods contain very important quantities of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that are pretty scarce in highly processed, non-organic foods. Organic whole foods are not easy to find, but once you find a good source, stick to it.
Some businesses advertise online, and the Internet could be a rich source of information. Maybe you should first start by reading something about the benefits of organic whole foods and thus learn how to maximize their efficiency for the body system. Organic whole foods need to undergo very little preparation processes. People who suffer from anemia, blood diseases, diabetes, obesity, hepatitis, kidney dysfunctions, skin problems and even cancer should develop a diet focused on organic whole foods as much as possible.
Organic whole foods are very suitable for children, babies, pregnant women and for anyone who needs high quality sources of nutrients. Unlike the metabolism of non-organic food, the capacity of the body to absorb essential elements from organic food is incredible. Plus, the enzymes in the digestive system are a lot more compatible with organic food than with the non-organic items that are treated with chemicals. This means that the use of organic whole foods could the recovery process for patients who suffer from various digestive illnesses such as the irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, gastritis, colitis and even constipation.
Studies also reveal improvements in the hepatic function and the skin look as direct consequence of a diet containing organic whole foods. Non-insulin dependent diabetes patients can get better blood sugar levels if the nutritional shift towards organic whole foods is permanent. This kind of food certainly costs more, but instead of paying for medication, it is totally preferable to the non-organic diets. The use of organic whole foods is a return to the natural, to the place where we all come from.
Tags: health, healthy food, nutrition, organic, organic food, whole food
02 Jun 09 What to Consider When Buying Organic Baby Food
The appearance of organic baby foods on the market has made a change in the perception of baby nutrition in the first place. Lots of parents are concerned about the quality of the products they use to feed their babies and toddlers. Organic baby foods thus represent one of the best choices a parent can have to provide a child the first solid food meal in his/her life. There are several organic food brands that enjoy the top preferences of the consumers and plenty of reviews are available to check online. Generally preferred over canned items, frozen or refrigerated food occupies the top of the shelves in this market segment.
The preference for refrigerated organic baby foods is that the natural flavor and the nutrients remain intact. There are no chemical stimulants, no hormones and zero pesticides found in the composition of organic baby foods, because the the meat, dairy products, fruits and veggies that make their primary matter are harvested from organic farms and crops. Lots of parents prefer the home-made organic baby foods that they prepare by themselves from carefully selected organic food. Specialists in fact appreciate that this is the best chance for the kid to enjoy a proper nutrition and a solid rock health.
In case you purchase any organic foods, it is important that you follow the nutrition stage closely related with the age of the baby. Thus, there are usually super-smooth, smooth and even chunky organic baby foods starting from four months of age and up to a year onwards. While for small babies the meals will be rather simpler, toddlers will definitely be in need of more complex meals. The Internet provides a really comprehensive source of information for organic baby foods and brands that are best sold in a certain part of the world.
Organic baby foods are recommended by pediatricians and researchers all over the world, since regular foods are too treated with chemicals such as fertilizers and hormones that clog the young systems in formation. The consequences of poor food choices include health problems with lower immune functions, frequent coughs, constipation, food sensitivities and other digestive problems that will follow the child into his/her adult years as well. Even if one cannot avoid using regular food 100%, at least try to create a balanced diet with as many organic baby foods as possible. Although the costs for the latter variant are higher, they are worth every penny in the context of the larger picture!
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