Category Archives: Nutrition

Salt cravings: Why do I crave salt?

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Lior

Some of us get salt cravings once in a blue moon whilst for others it’s a commonly occurring craving. It may express itself as an overwhelming desire for ready-salted chips, salty popcorn or even olives. With others you may find … Continue reading →

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Why do I need water? Benefits of water

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Lior

Water is crucial for life. Whilst we might live without food for 5 weeks, we cannot survive for more than 5 days without water.1 If you were to break a human body down to its raw constituents you’d find that … Continue reading →

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Fiber benefits: Why do I need fiber?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Lior

We have all heard plenty of times that fiber is good for us because it keeps our bowels regular. But is this all we need fiber for? Are there other benefits of fiber? As it turns out, yes. There are … Continue reading →

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Saturated fats: What is saturated fat?

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Lior

If you’re hearing about saturated fat in the news, it’s likely to be related to how they clog up arteries, increase risk of heart disease and generally make us all die! But is all this bad press fair? Why precisely … Continue reading →

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Saturated fats: Why saturated fats are bad

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Lior

The saturated fats have a reputation for being bad for you, but are they really that bad for you? What are the real negative aspects of saturated fats? And are these negative aspects true for all saturated fats? This article … Continue reading →

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Saturated fats: Benefits of saturated fats

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Lior

Saturated fats have a reputation for being bad for you, but is this fair? Are there any benefits to eating saturated fats? 

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Conclusion on Saturated Fats: Is saturated fat bad for you?

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Lior

After reading the previous articles on what saturated fats are, the benefits of saturated fats, and on why saturated fats are bad for us, what can we conclude? Should saturated fats be included as part of a healthy diet? And … Continue reading →

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Why take supplements? Do I need supplements?

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Lior

Around 17.7% of American adults have used nutritional supplements in the past year according to one recent survey. But do we really need to supplement our diets with multivitamins and minerals? And if so, why do we need supplements?

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Function of Iodine: Why do I need Iodine?

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Lior

When you think of iodine, a lot of us think of that brown smelly stuff the school nurse used to smear over our grazed knees as an antiseptic. Or maybe we think of the periodic table and violet cloud sitting … Continue reading →

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Why do I need Zinc? Benefits of Zinc

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Lior

Zinc is a trace mineral which is essential because we can’t make it ourselves. If we don’t eat enough, deficiency signs and symptoms appear. Shockingly, studies have revealed that about 75% of the population in Western nations have suboptimal zinc … Continue reading →

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