Nutrition

Please choose from the following topics:

• Fiber and Why It's Good
  
  We often hear "eat fiber, it's good for you". But we also hear that fiber is a carbohydrate and those are either bad or should be kept to a minimum. So what's the story?
• Fluid intake and nutrition
  
  Fluids are a major part of any healthy, balanced diet as well. Runners know this well, but the same guidelines apply to anyone interested in optimal health.
• Food Pyramid Revisited
  
  The USDA Food Pyramid has been controversial since its first appearance in 1992. Attempts to clarify the guidelines it contained in 2005 were only partly successful.
• Nutrition 101
  
  A basics introduction on nutrition in food
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids
  
  Omega-3 fatty acids reduce the risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD), arthritis and certain cancers.