Your Body

Your body is inhabited by trillions of bacterial cells. Some bacteria have the potential to harm you, but many benefit your health. Do probiotics, beneficial bacteria added to food, have a health promoting role and why are prebiotics important?

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?

Your teeth are of significant importance to your health. Damage to these necessary tools for chewing food and initiating digestion of nutrients can negatively affect your health. Regular dental visits are a must, but so is good dental nutrition.

Are you confused about cholesterol? Which foods contain "good" or "bad" cholesterol? If you have high blood cholesterol what does it mean for your health and what can you do to lower your blood cholesterol levels?

In terms of nutritional health sodium is an essential macronutrient. However, too much of a good thing can bring about adverse health effects such as hypertension and bone loss.