Studies have shown there may be relief for persons who battle body odor. If you feel like your deodorant isn't doing its job, try taking a 30 mg zinc supplement daily. This may help stop the growth of odor-causing bacteria under the arms and on feet!
Here are a few facts you may not know about shrimp:
Did you know that turkey breast roasted without the skin is lower in fat than any other commercially available meat? That makes it a good choice for dieters and those watching their cholesterol levels. In addition, it is a good source of zinc, iron, and the B vitamins. The dark meat is good for you too. It has more fat and calories than the breast, but it also has more iron and zinc.
One of the questions that often comes up is whether or not one should eat their vegetables cooked or raw to receive the most nutritional value. Below is a list of the most often questioned vegetables and information to help you decide. Personally I say have them both ways throughout the week, you will see why below.
If you are one of those people who only eat the breast meat of chicken, you should consider adding some dark meat to your diet. The meat from the legs and thighs has greater amounts of nutrients such as zinc and iron than does the white breast meat.
Walnuts are sometimes called the multivitamin designed by nature! If walnuts are not currently a part of your diet, they should be! Consider this list of vitally important nutrients packed into a little walnut:
There is a reason we have so many different types of foods and one should be careful about eliminating any one particular food from one's diet. Beef has often gotten a bad rap, and many avoid it in their diets. But as I repeatedly state on this blog, never eliminate a food on a permanent basis without discussing it with your doctor. There are many reasons your doctor may feel you need to eliminate certain foods for various health reasons. However, it should be discussed with your doctor. Again, I repeat, eat everything in moderation for a healthy balanced diet and choose the low-fat versions. Would you believe red meat is brain food? Red meat contains heme iron, the most absorbent form of iron. The brain needs a constant flow of oxygen to operate, and oxygen depends on having iron. Red meat helps to maintain the iron needed for our blood cells to keep that oxygen flowing to the brain.
Studies have shown that people whose diets are low in the following vitamins - A, C, D, Bs (includes folic acid) and the minerals iron, zinc, and selenium tend to have fewer and less active types of the important white blood cells that defend against invading microorganisms. To keep yourself healthy, eat a well-balanced diet that is rich in fruit and vegetables, whole-grains, and low-fat dairy. You should also eat a moderate amount of fish, lean meat, nuts, and healthy vegetable oils such as olive, canola, coconut, etc.
