It is estimated that 86 million people in the United States have higher-than-normal blood sugar, and an additional 29 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, a disease characterized by high blood sugar. With so many people either already diagnosed with diabetes or...

Anyone who works out can attest to the fact that gaining weight is easy, but building muscle is hard. If you’re new to bodybuilding, or if you haven’t been seeing any results in spite of working out regularly, this article is just what you need as it can help you...

The average American consumes only 14 grams of fiber per day. However, depending on how many calories you consume, you should be shooting for between 20 and 38 grams of fiber daily. We do not always have the time to buy, prepare and eat that much high-fiber food. This...

Calcium makes up about two percent of the overall body weight in adults. A nutrient that is such a big part of our bodies must be consumed in adequate amounts to help our body processes function smoothly. True, calcium helps maintain strong teeth and bones, but there...

Vitamin D is essential for good health and is normally produced within the body when the sun hits the skin. It is fat-soluble, and you can get it through foods and supplements. Vitamin D is needed for bone health and proper functioning of the immune system. Even...