Iron Sources for Vegetarians
A common concern of vegetarians is getting enough iron. Here are some plant-based sources to up your iron intake:
Tofu (1/2 cup) - 7mg
Iron-fortified cereals (1 oz) - 4-8mg
Cream of wheat (1/ ...
Cooking in Cast Iron Pots and Pans
This is a fairly simple way to get some iron in your diet: use iron pots and pans for cooking. This is something I have been doing for a while now. On doing some background research, I discovered ...
10 Nutrition Tips
Make your own healthy guacamole by combining an avocado with cut up tomatoes, onions and chilies to taste. Eat it with baked tortilla chips or cut up oven-baked pieces of pita bread. Remember that ...
Hemoglobin Calculator for Diagnosis of Anemia
Hemoglobin Calculator
http://www.etoolsage.com/Calculator/Hemoglobin_Calculator.asp
The calculator permits the user to determine the hemoglobin level for diagnosis of anemia, it can also con ...
10 Nutrition Tips
10 Nutrition Tips
If you buy butter or margarine, look for the whipped, lower fat versions available in tubs. Use them sparingly though, because they're still concentrated sources of fat.
Ha ...
Bad Strategies For Stress Relief
We all try to relieve stress, either consciously or unconsciously. There are healthy ways to do this, and not so healthy ways. Attitude plays a major role. If you believe that everything in life is ...
Skim milk best for pumping up muscle mass
Weightlifters who drink skim milk after a workout will build about twice as much muscle as those who rely on soy beverages, a new study suggests.
What's more, milk is far cheaper than supplements spe ...
Goji Berries
Goji Berries are one of the most nutritious forms of food on the planet. They contain:
· B vitamins which is the anti stress nutrient
· vitamin E, which has never been fo ...
The Right Proteins, Carbs and Vitamins Will Fuel Your Workout
Humans are omnivores, meaning that our systems are set up to digest a complex mix of plant and animal proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and other nutrients. While some of us choose not to eat meat or da ...