Cardiovascular Disease - disease affecting heart and blood vessels

Antioxidants - In the form of vitamin and mineral supplements, antioxidants help counteract the effects of free radicals on cells and repair cellular damage. Antioxidants protect cells by sacrificing electrons to prevent free radicals from stealing electrons from healthy cells.

Bland Diet - diet containing only mild-flavored foods with soft textures

RDAs - recommended dietary allowances as determined by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council

Balanced Diet - one that includes all the essential nutrients in appropriate amounts

Hypertension - higher than normal blood pressure

Trace Minerals - minerals that are essential but only in very small amounts

Arachidonic Acid - An essential fatty acid that is the immediate precursor to "bad" eicosanoids found in fatty red meats, egg yokes, and organ meats.

BMI (Body Mass Index) - BMI is a tool for indicating weight status in adults.1 It is a measure of weight for height. For adults over 20 years old, BMI falls into one of the following categories:

Below 18.5 Underweight

18.5 - 24.9 Normal

25.0 - 29.9 Overweight

30.0 and Above Obese

Caffeine - stimulant in coffee, tea and many cola drinks

Cardiovascular - pertaining to the heart and the entire circulatory system

Complex Carbohydrates - Giant carbs that are usually found in the seeds/roots of plants. They are generally made up of long chains of glucose strung together. In other words, everything made of 3 or more sugars.