What are Electrolytes?

Your body depends on electrolytes to help it perform vital functions. Your brain moves your arm by telling the cells in your body to begin a chemical reaction. These reactions need electrical charges to work properly. Maintaining this electrical capability and voltage output of cellular communication are electrolytes.
Losing Electrolytes
Electrolytes are salt, primarily in the form of [...]

May 20, 2010 • Posted in: Healthy Kitchen • No Comments

Why Fiber Is Important

Consuming foods that are high in fiber has always been recommended by health professionals. However, it is rarely explained why fiber is so important. It is one of the most accessible dietary supplements that was at one time abundant in the Western diet. Ho Train More!

May 10, 2010 • Tags: Important • Posted in: Healthy Kitchen • No Comments

6 Foods Full of Folic Acid

Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9 or folate, is a water-soluble vitamin that is vital to the human body. Your body needs folic acid to make red blood cells, to synthesize and repair DNA and to regulate cell metabolism. Women should be extremely attentive to their folic acid [...]

February 8, 2010 • Tags: Folic Acid • Posted in: Healthy Kitchen • No Comments

Why Fish Oil Improves Vision

Fish oil has a number of benefits to your health; it’s good for your brain and heart, and it can also support vision. Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, an essential fatty acid that our body can’t produce by itself. Omega-3s help regulate blood cholesterol levels and support cardiovascular [...]

February 8, 2010 • Tags: Fish Oil • Posted in: Healthy Kitchen • No Comments