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High Carb versus Low Carb Meals
Individuals who eat meals high in carbohydrates may consume less fat, carry less fat on their bodies, and achieve more of the daily recommended intakes for essential nutrients. This is […]
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Functions of Fat in Your Nutrition
Fat is one of the three nutrients (along with protein and carbohydrates) that supply calories to the body. Fat provides 9 Calories per gram, more than twice the number provided […]
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Necessity of Fats in your Diet
Fats are very necessary in our diet so, don’t make fat a dirty word! They are commonly known types such as saturated fat, diet – fat, polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, […]
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Eating Disorders
Eating is controlled by many factors, including appetite, food availability, family, peer, and cultural practices, and attempts at voluntary control. Dieting to a body weight leaner than needed for health […]
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Sample Menu’s
MyHealthandFitness has a goal of presenting to you a food philosophy that works. Since there is no magic pill or elixir that will help one become the fittest and healthiest […]
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Getting Started on A Good Diet A Nutritional Foundation!
For many, the term diet is a dreaded word. Here, we use the term in reference to beginning a good nutritional plan. A meal plan combining the food you enjoy […]
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Moderation: Health Eating Tips
Following are some tips for healthy eating at home, work, and elsewhere to help you get started. Try some of these ideas. Combine these tips with moderation in portion size […]
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So, You Want to Lose Weight
Whats holding you back? Have you read other sections of our site? If you haven’t gotten into the battle of fat loss yet, you’ll want to separate the fact from […]
