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ConsumerLab Report on Nutrition Bars – Buyer Beware

They are located at checkout counters in grocery stores and gas stations, and it is tough not to pick up the first one with a shiny wrapper and a label that boasts of energy and protein. Who doesn't want energy and protein, or a single chocolate bar that can replace an entire meal? Not so fast, says the latest ConsumerLab.com report.

Are There Health Benefits in Drinking Increased Amounts of Water?

Two University of Pennsylvania doctors, after an extensive review of literature, say there is no scientific evidence establishing the need for the average healthy person to drink increased amounts of water. Their recommendation: “Drink when you’re thirsty. That’s the way your body is designed.” According to the study entitled “Just Add Water,” increased water intake is only really justified in certain cases, such as for athletes or those engaged in vigorous exercise, those living in hot, dry climates, and people suffering from particular illnesses.

Heart Health – Put Fish in Your Diet!

According to an article published by the Mayo Clinic, eating fish that contains omega-3 fatty acids is very good for your heart. If you eat one to two servings of fish a week, you could be cutting your chances of having a fatal heart attack by at least one third. This isn’t a new approach; the American Heart Association has recommended this for years.

How to Gain Weight Eating Healthy Foods

It may feel pretty lonely out there when everyone you know is trying to shed pounds and you are trying to put some on. However, your goals are exactly the same as those trying to lose some weight: To eat a healthy diet, and reach a normal body weight. It’s just as much of a challenge for the overweight person to lose pounds, as it is for you to gain them.

Make Sure Protein is on Your Menu

The word ‘protein' was created by Dutch Chemist, Geradus Mulder, in 1838. It came from the Greek word ‘protos,' meaning "of prime importance."

The human body, after water, is largely made up of protein. When we eat protein rich foods, digestive juices in the stomach and intestine break the protein down into what are called amino acids. These amino acids then enter the blood stream and travel to the body's cells, where they are remade into 10,000 different proteins needed by the body.