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alcohol |
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- Alcohol is a class of chemical compounds containing hydroxyl, or oxygen-hydrogen, groups. |
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antioxidants |
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- Antioxidants are specific vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. They help protect your body from certain health problems. Antioxidants help protect against cancer, artery and heart disease, arthritis, and cataracts. Beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, and selenium are the antioxidants that have been studied the most. |
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balanced diet |
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- A balanced diet is one that includes the Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) for all the essential nutrients including proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. A balanced diet supports normal growth and development and good health. |
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constipation |
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- Constipation is a condition in which a person's bowel movements become uncomfortable or less frequent than usual. Acute constipation begins suddenly and noticeably. Chronic constipation may begin slowly and last for months or years. |
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vitamin E |
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phytoestrogens |
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vitamin A |
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selenium in diet |
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- Selenium is an essential mineral that works as part of an important antioxidant enzyme. The body only needs a very small amount of selenium. The amount is measured in micrograms (mcg). The highest concentrations of selenium in the body are found in the liver, kidney, heart, and spleen. |
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The Cancer Connection |
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The Cancer Connection - The preserved food you love to snack on can potentially put you at risk of cancer of the respiratory tract. You can protect yourself with a diet full of fresh goodness. - Yashna Harjani - Dietician - Cancer is... |
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stomach cancer |
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Useful Links |
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Nutrition Australia |
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vegetarianism |
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organic foods |
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- Organic refers to how food is produced. All foods are organic because they contain carbon. Organic foods are described as organically grown or produced. |
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Weaning Children Away From Junk Food |
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Weaning Children Away From Junk Food - 21 February 2000 -- For many parents, helping kids to develop healthy eating habits is a struggle, and with more women working full time even health-conscious parents are finding it easy to slip up... |
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