P.O.R.N. Diets

I am coining this term as I feel some of the diets out there are so radical they need to be discussed in one place.

We here from our favorite celebrities daily and some of us live for this. We follow them on Twitter, talk about them on Bebo and MySpace or e mail each other about them especially when a new diet is talked about.

There have been some over the top radical diets in the past like the 'Air diet', not a very popular one for obvious reasons unlike the 'Chocolate' diet. Then there is the more main stream 'Atkins' diet or 'The Dash Diet' or even 'The South Beach Diet'. All have there plus and minus points and their advocates and nay sayers as well.

The trick when it comes to diets if there is a trick in selecting one would be to thoroughly research the topic. The mere fact that there literally are thousands of diets commercially available shown on television, billboards or even your local Chemist shop.

Here will be many, many articles pertaining to the topic of P.O.R.N. Diets circulating our media and your opinion on them is most welcome. Maybe you have been on one and would like to praise it or maybe warn others away from it. Whatever you may like to share, diet related, please do.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Prevent deficiency diseases by adequate supplementation

By Angela Giles

"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." This is how the World Health Organization defines health. Having a good health is an invaluable asset and one must try to maintain health in all possible ways. There are four natural ways to do that.

Exercise: 30 minutes of exercise for 5 days in a week can help to improve fat loss, muscle health caused by aging and bone health.

Healthy Diet: Eating fresh fruits and green vegetables is good for the body because it supplies essential minerals and nutrients. Choosing a low glycemic diet is particularly important as it helps to bring one's weight under control.

Water: Not drinking sufficient quantities of water causes dehydration leading to dry skin and accumulation of poisonous materials in the body.

Sleep: Sleeping for 7-9 hours at night improves concentration and other mental faculties. It also promotes healthy functioning of growth hormones.

People who do not take care of these things are susceptible to various diseases. They also tend to ignore other important factors of good health, especially nutrition. The modern diet consisting of fast food and convenience foods are nutritionally poor can cause many deficiencies. Some of the important nutrients required by the body and their effects are mentioned below.

Vitamin D: Deficiency of Vitamin D is very common in children affecting proper bone development. Vitamin D is wholly responsible for maintaining calcium levels in the blood.

Vitamin E: This is a known antioxidant that helps to prevent the oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Deficiency causes skin diseases and hair loss.

Chromium: This mineral functions to enhance the metabolism of glucose and prevents anxiety, depression and fatigue.

Iron: This is an important mineral which is lacking in most diets. It is beneficial for DNA synthesis and transport of oxygen. Iron deficiency is the main cause for anemia, low hemoglobin and growth retardation.

Taking multi-vitamin supplements proves to be a wise option in many cases. You can then ensure that your body gets all the nutrition that is required. Nutritional supplements from Usana Health Sciences are well known for their effectiveness and high quality. They have a range of products including food and drinks most suitable for children, teenagers, adult men and women.

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