A meat substitute made from vegetable protein (usually soy). Most analog products provide more protein than meat with fewer calories and no cholesterol.

A temporary chest pain or discomfort caused because the heart is temporarily unable to get enough blood and oxygen to meet its needs. Partial blocking of the heart arteries (atherosclerosis) is the most common cause. Angina usually occurs on exertion.

See Flavonoids.

These compounds from plant foods, including beta-carotene, vitamin C, and bioflavonoids, fight off cell attacking free radicals, or the unstable molecules your body produces when it's exposed to environmental toxins. Antioxidants are most concentrated in the skin of fruits and veggies, so look for rich colored produce, which indicates high antioxidant levels. There are many forms of antioxidants with different effects on your body, so include a variety of fruits and veggies in your diet.

Antioxidants' health benefits include boosting immunity, slowing the aging process, and fending off serious diseases like cancer and coronary heart disease. Consume antioxidant-rich foods, like acai and white tea, or apply them topically.

These synthetic dyes, used to correct and enhance food colors, are in most processed foods and many drugs.

See Vitamin C.

A savoury jelly made from meat or fish stock, found around meat dishes and pates.

An inflammatory disease in the walls of the blood vessels (arteries) and is a major cause of heart disease and stroke. The term "atherosclerosis" literally means "hardening of the arteries". Healthy arteries are flexible and smooth-walled, allowing blood to flow through easily. Arteries affected by atherosclerosis become stiff, inflexible and narrowed by deposits of fatty cholesterol containing "plaque".

This plaque destabilises the lining of the artery and can lead to the formation of blood clots within the blood vessel (atherothrombosis). These clots can then either block the artery and hence, blood supply, or break off and flow downstream in the blood, lodging in a smaller blood vessel (embolism). Either of these events (atherothrombosis or embolism) can cause a heart attack or stroke.

One of the first big names in dieting, Atkins is a well-known and still popular carb-restricting diet. The science is simple: Carbs fuel the body, and if you restrict carbs, then the body will instead feast on stored fat. So feel free to eat a burger dripping with fat and melted cheese, but go bunless. Atkins has been proven to help people lose weight initially, but studies have shown that the effect (as with many quick-fix diets) is diuretic - you're losing water weight, not fat weight.

The actual success of this diet (or any diet) may simply be eating fewer calories, rather than cutting carb intake. The New Atkins for a New You costs around $15. The hardcore might go gluten-free, but it's harder than veganism to stick with and is only necessary for those with celiac disease or some other gluten intolerance.

Static and dynamic exercises that are designed to improve individuals' ability to withstand challenges from postural sway or destabilizing stimuli caused by self-motion, the environment, or other objects.

Japanese cooking ingredient made by the fermentation of barley. Miso is typically used in miso soups or ramen noodle dishes, but can be used more widely to enrich stocks or gravies.

The light-intensity activities of daily life, such as standing, walking slowly, and lifting lightweight objects. People who do only baseline activity are considered to be inactive.

Variety of extremely fragrant rice often used in Indian cooking.

Also known as tofu. Pressed soya milk curds, used widely in vegan and Asian cooking. Can be fresh or long life. Also available in a smooth silken form for blending.

See Sterol.