Your Body

Almost weekly a new "superfood" is announced with a description of its supposed health benefits. Are these "superfoods" really superior to other foods or is it a marketing ploy?

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

Zinc is a trace mineral present in your body in small amounts, but involved in many important metabolic processes. Zinc is an essential nutrient available in a wide variety of foods.

Wheat and/or gluten can cause allergic reactions and gastrointestinal distress in some people. It has been claimed wheat causes weight gain and other health issues. Eliminate wheat and all your health problems will cease: or will they?

Food cravings and food addictions have a common feature: loss of self control over the type and or the amount of food you consume often when you are physically and/or mentally tired. What can you do to build self-control?