Tang Kuei has been used for centuries in China as a general nutritional tonic, it is particularly beneficial for women. The root of the plant is preferred because it is a rich source of B Vitamins, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and essential oils. In the Chinese system, Tang Kuei is considered a “superior herb” that can [...]
Poor diet and physical inactivity are the most common risk factors for heart disease. The role of diet and nutrition is influenced by a range of social, cultural, economic and physiological factors, including the available food supply and cost. The role of fat intake in heart disease is now fairly clearly established. The direct protective [...]
According to the Australian Nutrition Survey, about 90 per cent of women and 70 per cent of children do not achieve the recommended dietary intake (RDI) for calcium. The role of calcium. Calcium plays a role in: Strengthening bones and teeth Regulating muscle functioning, such as contraction and relaxation Regulating heart functioning Blood clotting Transmission [...]
Appetite suppressants are designed to keep people from eating too much by stopping them from feeling hungry. The theory is that, when a person does not feel hungry, he or she will not eat, and so weight loss will occur. The calories that are being burned by a person will be greater than the calories [...]
One in four Australian men over the age of 60 will suffer a fracture due to osteoporosis. Fractures from osteoporosis are less common in men than in women but when fractures occur in men they cause higher disability and death rates. Musculoskeletal conditions, including arthritis and osteoporosis affect around 6.3 million Australians. Joint trauma. Avoiding [...]
Good nutrition is essential for everyone, but it’s especially important for growing teenagers. Unfortunately many Australian teenagers have an unbalanced diet. One in four adolescents buys unhealthy takeaway food every day or even a few times a day. If you eat takeaway food regularly, you are more likely to put on weight than if you [...]
It is has been widely publicized that both women and men are in diabolical need of a healthy lifestyle but the number one excuse for the lack thereof is time… So what has society opted for as a time saver for ‘food nutrients’? Supplements.. Up until recently pregnancy and supplements were never to be mixed [...]
Soy-based products are on the rise for very healthy reasons. Promote heart health and overall wellness with the super power of soy protein. Learn how to get your recommended daily dose of this super bean. The humble soybean boasts some extraordinary benefits. In 1999, the FDA approved a dietary health claim for soy foods, recommending [...]