Oatmeal a Healthy, Hearty Option

Oatmeal isn't just a delicious, filling and energy-boosting breakfast food. When eaten on a regular basis, oatmeal can offer marked improvements in health, say experts.

Oatmeal, as many people know, is formed from the oat grain. Oats have a hard outer hull, which is often removed during processing. Different oatmeal varieties, whether rolled oats, slow-cooking, instant, etc., are formed from processing the grain in a variety of ways. An oat that has had its hull removed is then known as an oat groat. These can be cooked and enjoyed without any other processing.
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Good and Bad Diet Fads

As anyone who's ever attempted dieting knows, advice on weight loss comes from every corner. Friends might swear by the latest dieting trend while family members may be just as adamantly convinced the trend doesn't have merit.

So what's true and what's false? Simply put, combining a healthy diet with regular exercise is the best way to lose weight and keep that weight off. While most adults are fully aware of that fact, that doesn't stop them from finding the latest fad and letting it dictate their eating habits for days or even weeks. For those about to diet, consider the following good and bad diet fads.
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Easing the Burn: Recognize Causes of Heartburn

After a big meal, many people experience a feeling of burning behind the breastbone that seems to extend all the way back up to the mouth. Although it feels like the heart and lungs are on fire, heartburn actually has nothing to do with the heart at all.
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Did You Know?

The body needs vitamin D to help absorb calcium, which is responsible for keeping bones, muscles and even the heart healthy and strong. Without enough vitamin D, men and women are at a heightened risk for osteoporosis, a bone condition in which bones become brittle and fragile due to tissue loss.
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Is My Child Eating Enough?

With childhood obesity epidemics on the rise, many parents and healthcare providers are concerned about the dietary habits of children. However, many parents to toddlers or even school-aged children may wonder if their children are eating enough.

Children often go through periods of finicky eating or disinterest in food. It is not uncommon to have a child who eats a wide variety of foods when he is younger only to dislike the same foods a year or two later.

Most doctors say that if a child is growing and active, chances are that he is healthy and getting enough food. If the opposite is true, there may be some cause for concern. Parents should consult the child's pediatrician if eating habits seem to be compromising their child's growth or energy levels.
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