James Porterson
Bio
Former obese teen turned nutritionist. Enjoys writing about staying active and proper nutrition.
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Successful College Dropouts
"I'm convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance." Steve Jobs knew that education wasn't a requirement or necessarily the deciding factor in overall success or failure. You don’t have to be a college graduate to be a master in business. In fact, you don’t even have to complete your high school education before finding your life passion.
By James Porterson7 years ago in Journal
Plaque is Wack
Dental plaque doesn't seem like the stuff controversies are made of. No one says anything good about it, and everyone agrees that the gum disease and tooth loss connected with the plaque buildup that tends to occur as we grow older are avoidable. “There's no reason you have to face the loss of teeth at any age," says Peter Robinson, D.D.S., professor of periodontics. "Aging does not mean you have to have periodontal disease."
By James Porterson7 years ago in Longevity
Should You Use Disinfectants?
One common—and ironic—way to contract an infection is to spend a few days in the hospital. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), near 5 percent of all patients come down with an infection while hospitalized, including potentially life-threatening microbial invasions of the lungs or the bloodstream. An estimated 20,000 -30,000 Americans die each year as a result of hospital-acquired infections, and another 60,000 deaths are indirectly linked to such infections, which can worsen the patient's primary condition and undermine the immune system.
By James Porterson7 years ago in Longevity
Probiotic Foods You Need in Your Diet
Do you know all the probiotic foods you need in your diet? Normally the idea of bacteria makes people uncomfortable. We have all of these soaps, wipes, and disinfectants we can stash in our purses and backpacks for the specific purpose of killing bacteria. But anyone who’s sat through an introductory level biology class will remember that we can’t actually kill off all of the bacteria in the world. We need some of it in our intestinal lining to promote healthy digestive processes and keep our lives running smoothly. Frequently, we get ourselves off track in terms of growing healthy bacteria by eating foods that aren’t so great for us, or overloading on antibiotics. Luckily, there are food options out there, probiotic foods, that you need in your diet to help regulate your digestive system.
By James Porterson7 years ago in Longevity
Healthiest Superfoods
Who doesn’t want to wake up happy and healthy with a bright mind every morning? You can easily accomplish this by incorporating some of the healthiest superfoods in your daily diet. If you’re wondering, “What makes the healthiest superfoods so special?” you’re not alone. What exactly is a “superfood”? To put it in basic terms, it’s a food that is really great for your overall health. It is almost like superfoods have superpowers, that’s how good they are for you. These foods are ideal for your body and can add a big dose of nutrients to your diet. A great advantage of superfoods is that you get a lot from a little. You don’t have to eat a ton of the same food to get the effects. Below we have assembled a list of the healthiest superfoods that you should try to consume daily to improve your health.
By James Porterson7 years ago in Longevity
Family Stress Impacts Your Health
Every family has its share of fights, which can be good since holding back and suppressing negative feelings can make you sick. But if family squabbles go unresolved and become prolonged conflicts, they can create serious stress effects taking a physical toll on the heart, according to a research team headed by Paul R. J. Falger, Ph.D., of the University of Limburg School of Medicine in the Netherlands.
By James Porterson7 years ago in Longevity
Wellness Leaders You Need to Watch
It can be a challenge to keep up with what’s next in the world of health and wellness. At any time, there seems to be about 1,000 hot ideas that can help you be the best version of yourself. From tackling unwanted weight gain to regenerative farming practices – there are leaders in every area. But the question is, who is just trending, and who is really going to help inspire you to live well, and stay healthy?
By James Porterson8 years ago in Longevity
Best Vegetarian Cookbooks
People who love vegetables indirectly prefer high protein food for themselves. A diet high in protein provides a great collection of amino acids that further act as the building blocks of the cells. A diet high in protein makes the immune system strong against infections and facilitates the functions of all body organs. Cooking method is very important to maintain the protein content in vegetables and non-meat dishes. Vegetables and meat are rich in protein. However, the protein of meat is not destroyed by any cooking methods, while the amino acids of vegetables and many other non-meat proteins are destroyed by some. For example, thiamin is an amino acid that gets destroyed by excessive cooking, leaches out in water, finally evaporates with the steam released during cooking. So when it comes to vegetarian cooking, finding recipes that are well-rounded in nutrients is vital to a healthy lifestyle. Here are few of the best vegetarian cookbooks to help create well-rounded, meat-free meals.
By James Porterson8 years ago in Longevity
Movies about Eating Disorders
It is estimated that 10 million Americans, men and women, suffer from eating disorders. Eating disorders refer to conditions which involve various abnormal eating habits which range from eating too little food to eating enormously large amounts of food. Many people have encountered the two most common eating disorders, bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa. Bulimia nervosa is a condition where an individual eats a lot of food but of which is later vomited so that the person gets rid of the food from their body. Anorexia nervosa, on the other hand, will involve an individual limiting their usual food intake.
By James Porterson8 years ago in Longevity
Including Ice Cream in Your Diet
Eating smart and healthy doesn't have to mean all work and no dessert. Even ice cream can be skillfully slipped into a fat-conscious diet. This should come as cool relief since Americans eat more than 48 pints per person each year, with most of it sliding down in summer.
By James Porterson8 years ago in Longevity
How to Diet Against Disease
In the late 1980s, an extraordinarily strong case for the medicinal power of food was made by the National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academy of Sciences. Its three-year review of more than 5,000 scientific studies concluded that dietary changes could substantially reduce the risk of many kinds of illness, including heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and cancer. Today, it is common practice to eat healthily to diet against disease, but there are many misconceptions and exaggerations regarding which foods actually ward off or contribute to health problems. Scientists, doctors, and nutritionists continue to study which foods help us diet against disease.
By James Porterson8 years ago in Longevity