Latest articles from Diet Food and Nutrition : Articles Tips and Advice On Diet Food and Nutrition (http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com) http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com 2008-11-21T06:50:34+01:00 text/html 2006-11-25T16:29:19+01:00 http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com/the-minefield-of-eating-a34.html As a Celiac sticking to a completely gluten free diet is a necessity and not a fad. Negotiating your way around a restaurant menu is a minefield. Just a small example of the potential difficulties. text/html 2006-11-25T16:29:19+01:00 http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com/take-back-your-life-a33.html In parts 1-6 of this series of articles titled "Take Back Your Life", we discussed what could be considered the four wheels of the human wellness vehicle. We discussed the importance of proper cell function, the necessity of having and maintaining a balanced endocrine system, and the role of vitamins and minerals, including certain trace minerals as they relate to wellness, the value of antioxidants, the necessity of consuming plenty of enhanced water and what roles lactoferrin (Lf) and proline-rich peptide (PRP), which act to regulate and balance the immune system, play in helping to maintain a healthy body. In this segment we shall discuss what elements in our food and supplements contribute to keeping the digestive functions working well and how that contributes to our health and a higher quality of life. text/html 2006-11-25T16:29:19+01:00 http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com/green-tea-or-not-a32.html Green Tea, what it is, what it isn't and is it good for you... text/html 2006-11-25T16:29:19+01:00 http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com/the-two-faces-of-a31.html "The Two Faces of Chlorine" describes both the positive and the negative characteristics of chlorine as a water treatment agent. Chlorine is extremely effective in protecting public water supplies from certain deadly diseases. However, there is a darker side that is now widely understood. text/html 2006-11-25T16:29:19+01:00 http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com/herbs-that-heal-naturally-a30.html Herbs are not only used to heal our bodies,but through sight, touch, and smell have helped to heal many a broken heart. An awareness of which herb tea to drink allows you to face in the right direction on your walk to wellness. text/html 2006-11-25T16:29:19+01:00 http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com/the-four-cornerstones-of-a29.html What is nutrition? We hear so many reports today on different foods containing them, but the reporters rarely provide any context in which the informaiton can be understood. To receive the benefits of good nutrition, it is important to understand how the different components fit together. Here's one way to look at nutrition as a whole. text/html 2006-11-25T16:29:19+01:00 http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com/understanding-vegetarianism-a28.html As a new vegetarian, no doubt you'll be wondering if you'll be getting the right nutrition and certainly enough of it. Yes and yes, there's no reason why you would be under nourished being a vegetarian. Fruits and vegetables provide crucial nutrients such as... text/html 2006-11-25T16:29:19+01:00 http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com/whats-missing-could-be-a27.html Did you know the food you eat today is not the same nutritionally as it was fifty years ago? Don't believe it? Compare the USDA Agriculture Handbook from 1950 with today's for proof. text/html 2006-11-25T16:29:19+01:00 http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com/how-to-stop-bad-a26.html OK, no more excuses, here's how to stop making everyone laugh behind your back after getting a wiff of your noxious breath. text/html 2006-11-25T16:29:19+01:00 http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com/homeostasis-and-complementary-therapies-a25.html Homeostasis and complementary therapies text/html 2006-11-25T16:29:19+01:00 http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com/snack-attack-how-a24.html Your stomach is growling but your next meal is hours away. What do you do? If you think your best option is to avoid the snack altogether and wait for the next meal, think again. text/html 2006-11-25T16:29:19+01:00 http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com/relieve-pms-with-the-a23.html Almost every woman suffers with premenstrual syndrome at one time or another. Fortunately, alternative therapies and dietary changes are now providing many women with relief. text/html 2006-11-25T16:29:19+01:00 http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com/simple-food-and-diet-a22.html You are what you eat is a simple, time tested adage that still holds true today. There are non-medical remedies that can help with many of today’s most common illnesses and conditions. Read this article for more information. text/html 2006-11-25T16:29:19+01:00 http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com http://www.dietfoodandnutrition.com/fiber-in-a-nutshell-a21.html The simple but positive aspects of a fiber rich diet.