A Balanced Diet? What Is a Balanced Diet? When you eat a balanced diet, you give your body the nutrients it needs for healthy functioning. A balanced diet is the same as a complete diet because it has the right proportion of minerals, vitamins, other essential nutrients, and optimal calories for your body’s makeup. A […]
Introduction Current Dietary Fat Guidelines Healthy Fats for Older Adults. Many of us still believe the nutrition lessons we learned in the past. And when guidelines advised us to “choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol.” Also, low-fat options were prized and store shelves were lined with fat-free foods. The old adage […]
Introduction The Immune System How To Boost Your Immune System. The immune system is a network of biological processes that protects an organism from diseases. It detects and responds to a wide variety of pathogens, from viruses to parasitic worms, as well as cancer cells and objects such as wood splinters, distinguishing them from the […]