Sodium is a mineral needed by your body in small amounts (probably only about 500mg daily) for electrolyte and fluid balance and for transmitting nerve impulses. The newest recommendation from the National Academy of Sciences is to limit your sodium intake to 1,500mg per day or less, but most people easily consume many times this amount. Someindividuals are sodium sensitive, meaning high sodium intake contributes to high blood pressure, and low sodium intake may correct high blood pressure. Read the rest of this entry »
buy and sell
There are several reasons why people want to sell their cars. First, the car is old enough and the owner believes that it’s the right time to change it into a new one. Second, the member of family becomes larger so they need a bigger card. Third, the owner has more money to believe more expensive car, etc. However, we know that it’s sometimes very hard to find a buyer that want to pay it quickly. Read the rest of this entry »
Vitamins are organic substances that help regulate cell functions; they are classified as either fat-soluble (A, D, E, and K) or water-soluble (the B vitamins and vitamin C).
Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body’s fat tissue for relatively long periods of time, whereas water-soluble vitamins are usually flushed out through the urine and need to be replenished frequently. Read the rest of this entry »
Protein provides about four calories per gram, similar to carbohydrate, and is an essential component of virtually thousands of substances in your body. Cells, tissues, hormones, and enzymes all rely on protein for their building blocks. Protein also plays a key role in fluid balance and immune function. The newest recommendations from the National Academy of Sciences suggest that protein can provide from 10% to 35% of your total calorie intake. Read the rest of this entry »
When it’s near our parents or children or family or best friends’ birthday, we’re often confused what present should we give to them. We know that the present must be very special and unique, but we don’t know the exact goods we will give. Below are some ideas for birthday presents: Read the rest of this entry »
If so, the phrase of the day is “buyer beware.” The supplement industry is essentially unregulated, which means that manufacturers do not have to show proof of their product’s safety or efficacy to take it to market.
There are some ethical, reputable manufacturers, and, unfortunately, many that are not so. Your best bet is to stick with a standard multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains no more than 100% of the daily value for any recognized nutrient—information that should appear on every package on the supplement facts panel. Read the rest of this entry »
Think of vitamins and minerals, or micronutrients, as the body’s “spark plugs” and “motor oil.” They are responsible for jump starting the reactions that take place at the level of individual cells in your body and for making sure that these reactions run smoothly.
They do not, contrary to popular belief, provide energy; rather, they help your body utilize the energy that it gets from macronutrients. It’s best to obtain vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat for several reasons. Read the rest of this entry »
Cholesterol is found only in animal products and is highest in foods such as egg yolks, organ meats such as liver or brain, red meats, poultry skin, some shellfish, and regular dairy products (cheese, ice cream, cream, butter, and so on). A blood lipid panel can provide information about the levels of total cholesterol, HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, and triglycerides. Read the rest of this entry »