Not all carbohydrate foods are created equal, in fact our bodies respond quite differently to each of them. The glycemic index shows rankings of carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. Choosing low GI carbohydrates when available - the ones that produce only small fluctuations in our blood glucose and insulin levels - is one of the secrets to long-term health. They can reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes and are the key to sustainable weight loss. (See PDF) Read More...

Your body needs many different proteins for various purposes. It makes them from about 20 "building blocks" called amino acids. Nine of these are essential amino acid, which means you must get them from food. The others are nonessential. Read More...

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Aside from aiding in digestion and absorption of food, water regulates body temperature and blood circulation, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, and removes toxins and other wastes. This "body water" also cushions joints and protects tissues and organs, including the spinal cord, from shock and damage. Conversely, lack of water (dehydration) can be teh cause of many ailments. Read More...