For Smarter Nutrition (02)

Calcium-Rich Foods Lower Colon Cancer Risk
It’s pretty much well known that taking calcium supplements is a good idea, and this article explains a medical study that found that calcium-rich foods can decrease the risk of colon cancer. It discusses how researchers examined the connection between calcium intake and colon cancer risk among nearly 88,000 women in the Nurses' Health Study and more than 47,000 men in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study. They found that consuming 700 mg of calcium each day significantly reduced both men's and women's risk of developing colon cancer. The bulk of calcium in the diets of study participants came from dairy products, the article states. The site gives some good examples of foods high in calcium that you can start eating now to decrease the risk.

Recommended Nutrition for Kidney Stones
If you or someone you know has kidney stones, there are dietary changes you can make to help the stone pass. This site includes a Q and A with Dr. Irene, and the question asks healthful ways to live with kidney stone nutrition recommendations. The doctor recommends drinking at least 10 glasses of fluid per day is essential to prevent stones. The doctor also includes current dietary recommendations for calcium oxalate stones, which includes getting enough calcium, moderating protein, limiting sodium and high oxalate foods.

The Function of Calcium from Internet Health Library
Just what does calcium do for your body besides building strong bones and teeth? This informative article has bullet points explaining signs of deficiency and the function of calcium. It helps regulate muscle tone and heartbeat, initiates blood clotting, assists the transportation of chemicals across cell membranes and helps the functioning of protein, hormones and enzymes. The Internet Health Library page has links to health problems from A-Z, including alternative treatments, and an article library.

Osteoporosis and Nutrition
With so many women developing osteoporosis, it’s important to take some nutritional steps to prevent the condition. This site has information on calcium supplements, calcium citrate, calcium carbonate, Vitamin D and osteoporosis, lactose intolerance, soy and osteoporosis, coral calcium and Vitamin K. calcium not only builds bones, but it helps maintain your heartbeat and can regulate blood pressure, help your nerve system function, and it may even relieve premenstrual syndrome. New studies even say it can reduce colon polyps. It includes a section about common calcium-rich foods, such as dairy, soy and canned fish. A great resource for women who want to prevent osteoporosis.

Everything Organic
More and more people are eating organic. This site provides reviews on organic foods, basic information about organic foods, organic gardening and organic living. The health section features useful information, such as topics like relieving an earache, dealing with sore throats, ancient healing treatments, antioxidants and organic foods, organic teas and more. If you want to live the organic lifestyle, this site has plenty of information to help you do so.