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A microorganism such as a bacteria or yeast that resides in the body but that doesn’t cause harm or negatively impact health. Sometimes, commensal microorganisms are innocuous only if present in certain ...
... cancers, and duodenal ulcers. However, some researchers believe it may also be a healthy part of the enteric microecology, depending on the strain and population size that inhabits the upper gastroinestinal ...
3. Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C)
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... activity, and supports cardiovascular health by protecting arteries from developing atherosclerosis.  ...
The time it takes for ingested food to move along the gastrointestinal tract and then be eliminated as stool. Healthy transit times for adult humans range from 20 to 56 hours, depending on a person's ...
5. Essential fatty acid ratio
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... omega-6 fatty acid ratio is, but the most commonly accepted values are 1:4 for healthy people who want to maintain good health and prevent disease, 1: 2 for people who suffer acute or mild imbalances and ...
6. Fat (macronutrient)
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A class of compounds that isn't soluble in water and that also have specific chemical and nutritive properties. Fats are an essential nutrient for human health, but can be harmful if consumed in excess ...
A food that provides health benefits beyond basic calories and essential nutrients. Superfoods are functional foods. However according to the food industry, functional foods also include those manufactured ...
A nonessential amino acid that's vital to human health. Glutamine is very common in natural whole foods, and the human body is capable of synthesizing it from other amino acids. However, it's conditionally ...
... health benefits. See also Low Density Lipoprotein, Very Low Density Lipoprotein. ...
A digestive liquid produced by the stomach during a normal and healthy digestive process. It's essential to digestion, as it breaks down large protein and fat molecules, kills food-borne parasites, and ...
... and supports cardiovascular health by protecting arteries from developing atherosclerosis. See also Brassica. ...
... tissue health, and may improve some aspects of brain function such as learning and memory (by increasing levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine). As a food supplement and additive, it's commonly ...
... However, a high dietary intake of LA with a relatively low omega-3 fat intake promotes inflammation. Healthy sources of LA include all nuts and seeds, avocado, egg yolk, and raw, unrefined oils. See also ...
A tropical evergreen tree that produces a nutritious nut. Of all nuts, macadamias contain the highest amount of health-promoting monounsaturated fats, including omega-7 oil (palmitoleic acid). They're ...
15. Macrobiotic (type of diet)
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... and state of health, as well as seasonal and geographic climate. Some animal foods may be included in moderate amounts. No highly processed or refined foods are eaten. * ...
... effect on health. The prefix "myco" is derived from the Greek word "mykes", which means ...
17. Mycotoxin (fungal toxin)
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... Those that do affect humans can enter the blood and lymphatic systems where they may negatively affect immune function, liver health, digestion, and gut flora. ...
18. Nori (Prophyra spp.)
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... and to garnish soups and salads. Like all sea plants, laver seaweeds are rich in minerals and vitamins and are especially helpful for thyroid health because they're a rich source of iodine.  ...
19. Olive oil (Olea europea)
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... health. See also Oleic acid. * ...
Also known as omega-3 fatty acid. A class of polyunsaturated fats that's vital to human health. The human body can't produce one type of omega-3 fat, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), so it's considered an ...
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