Diet

Amino acids are essential for protein synthesis and many metabolic activities involved in human growth and development. Learn more about their structure, synthesis and various functions.

Fatty liver disease, which can be fatal, is most often associated with excessive alcohol consumption. However, the disease is also associated with other lifestyle related factors. Another reason to eat and move for health.

Whether your priority is eating for health, weight management, or both your body requires nutrition essentials for optimal function. Does the popular diet you are following provide nutrition essentials?

Brussels sprouts may only appear on your dinner menu at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but are worth adding to your vegetable repertoire throughout the year. These tasty buds are loaded with nutrients and can be cooked in a variety of ways.

What do you think of nutrition recommendation? Whose recommendations do you trust and why? Media headlines are often convincing regardless of the source of the information. How does this information help you make healthy food choices?