Self Esteem. It’s a term we come across frequently in the media and in self-help books, but when asked to define it, most Americans have difficulty pinpointing its meaning. Many think of it as body image. While body image does influence self-esteem, it is only one of several such factors. Self-esteem is a person’s sense [...]

The rapidly escalating rates of obesity in the US have caused health experts, concerned consumers, and politicians to scrutinize the fast food industry’s typical offerings and conclude that fast food choices are contributing to the nation’s weight gain. Consequently, these groups have pressured the fast food industry to offer consumers healthier fare.
Healthy Fast Food?
The concept [...]

Protein is the body’s primary building material. It is used to construct and maintain bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, blood cells, hair, and nails. Protein is also used to make many of the biochemicals (enzymes, hormones, transport molecules, neurotransmitters, and vitamins) the body uses to perform essential metabolic functions. Protein is one of three nutrients that [...]