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1. Go for oatmeal, one of the best sources of soluble fiber. Choose the right cereals. Pick high-fiber, low-fat and low-sugar varieties.
2. Head for the Produce section. Opt for fresh juices and shakes. Get that blender working! Mangoes, strawberries, papaya, melon, carrots, celery, combinations--the "shake" list is endless! 
3. Check your oil. Olive oil is still the best oil in the market. Contrary to what others may think, you can fry with olive oil. Choose pure olive oil for frying and  extra virgin olive oil for drizzling and flavoring salads. The chemical composition of olive oil favors health.

   

The ring has been picked, the caterer has been paid, the only thing left to do is walk down the aisle and say "I do." Except that you can't! Stress has finally caught up with you and your nerves are shot! What you want to be is feeling calm and collected on the day itself. Here are some sure-fire eating tips to relax tense muscles, quiet your brain and get your feel-good hormones flowing for this most special day of your adult life.

Vitamins are complex organic compounds essential in many biochemical reactions within the body such as converting food to energy, growth and repair of tissue and building up resistance to disease. They are also referred to as micronutrients because one needs very minute amounts of these vitamins.

Our daily requirements for each vitamin can fit on the tip of a ballpen! There are 13 vitamins, each with specific functions. They are further divided into two groups. The first group is the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) which needs fat in order for it to be absorbed and utilized and can be stored in the body for long periods of time.