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Vitamin D

Vitamin D (also known as “calciferol”) is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be found naturally in a few foods, added to others, or purchased as a dietary supplement. When ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunshine strike the skin and activate vitamin D production, it is also created endogenously. Vitamin D acquired from the sun, meals, and…

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Junk Food and Children

“If you finish your assignment, I’ll reward you with a chocolate.” “If you get a 90 percent or higher, we’ll go out for pizza.” “Right now, eat those fruits.” “Drink that milk and we’ll go to the park,” says the narrator. Do any of these sounds similar to you? You may have gone through this…

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How to Handle Food Craving?

What happens when your craving become overwhelming and lead to overindulgence and feelings of guilt? When people follow restrictive diets or completely cut out groups of foods, cravings can become more intense and can lead to a vicious cycle of indulging, overeating and guilt. A balanced eating plan that allows foods you enjoy — even…

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