I certainly do not advocate a life of total abstinence. But there is a smart way to live that does not include eating or drinking substances that will harm you. Read more »

Minerals are of vital importance and are found in most of the foods we eat, particularly in vegetables, meat and fish. Minerals needed by the body can be classified into two groups. One group is the macro-minerals which are needed in large amounts. Read more »

After initial assessment of lipid levels, counselling on general lifestyle modification should be given including abstinence from smoking, encouragement of regular aerobic exercises and dietary advice. The preventive measures are amazingly simple and they do work. The key is to keep your body healthy. Read more »

The following chart contains a list of foods with their fat and cholesterol content. Read it carefully—you may be in for a surprise! For example, did you know that skimmed milk curd has less than half the fat content (and therefore less than half the cholesterol) as compared to whole milk curd? Read more »

A balanced diet meets all the nutritional needs of a person. There is no ideal diet since each diet is a matter of individual requirement. The various nutrients needed by the body have been discussed. Here, the principles of nutrition will be translated into the selection of an adequate diet in the right proportion. Read more »

Aging cannot be avoided but can definitely be delayed. To lead healthy life we must have healthy habits and avoid unhealthy things like smoking, drinking etc. And moderate exercise also helps us keep healthy. Read more »

Obese people should try their best to control their diet. Failure to lose weight through diet and exercises is sometimes due to lack of self-control. Read more »

Simple rules for good health are eating healthy and nutritious food, good diet meal, and of course exercise. If we follow these things, surely we will be very healthy for long time. Read more »