By John Roland
Omega-3 fish oil, is fish oil that contains Omega-3 fatty acids. Fatty acids are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Three of these fatty acids are of important nutritional value and are beneficial to our health. Who among us does not want to be healthy? Among other things Omega 3 is said to […]
The SparkPeople Staff taste-test some fairly common, nutritionally-sound yet disgusting supplements. Enjoy!
Nutrition doesn’t have to be this hard!
A recent study at Louisiana State University found that women who had two eggs for breakfast lost 65% more weight than women who ate a bagel instead and lost a significant number of inches as well. Does that mean that eggs are going to become the new “it” diet food?
About three weeks ago, I had […]
Nutrition Fact Sheet: Dietary Fiber
This is a long article, but it’s a great read — and it includes a list of common food and how they stack up in terms of fiber content. –Griffin
Dietary fiber is the class of compounds consisting of nondigestible polysaccharides found in plant cell walls. Different types of dietary […]
Fiber: How Much Is Enough?
by Cheryl Koch, R.D.
Are you getting enough fiber in your diet? Unless you’re eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables and plenty of whole grains in your diet, you may be slipping behind. Experts recommend that healthy adults eat 20-35 grams of fiber each day. It’s estimated that most Americans […]
