Carbohydrates are fuel for the entire body. Each and every cell depends upon them to function properly and efficiently. The brain relies on glucose to function, and the muscles store carbohydrates in the form of...

Today, as always, what is considered thin and healthy is not the subject of consensus. If you look at the weight charts of different organizations be they diet groups, doctors or insurance companies, you’ll...

In our very mobile world, many people of all ages are taking to the skies and travelling.  Truly, this world of ours has become a global community - not only via the internet, but...

When The Dukes of Hazard was released in 2005, former reality TV co-star of MTV’s Newleyweds (along with now ex-husband Nick Lachey) Jessica Simpson made no secret about how hard she worked to make her body ready for the...

Most people agree that losing weight is not an easy struggle.  Keeping it off is even more difficult.  One great way to stick to your diet and exercise regime is with a diet buddy. ...

The importance of maintaining a healthy diet that provides the appropriate amount of nutrition is a well-known fact. However, there is often ambiguity regarding the role of fat in a diet; while fast food and the...

The Glycemic Index The Glycemic Index (GI) was created several years ago for people with diabetes in order to help develop nutritional plans for people with the disease. Carbohydrates come in three different forms - sugars, starches...

If your idea of watching the New Year come in with a bang is to shoot up your bathroom scale, you may want to reconsider your eating habits before writing up your resolutions for the coming...