The National Diet of Japan (国会, kokkai?) is Japan's bicameral legislature composed of a lower house, the House of Representatives and an upper house, the House of Councillors. Both houses of the Diet are directly elected under a parallel voting system. As well as passing laws, the Diet is formally responsible for selecting the Prime Minister. The Diet was first convened as the Imperial Diet in 1889 as a result from adopting the Meiji constitution. The Diet took its current form in 1947 upon the adoption of the postwar constitution and is considered by the Constitution to be the highest organ of state power. The National Diet Building is located in Nagatachō, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.

Antioxidants occur naturally as vitamins or phytonutrients (nutrients found in plants), or synthetically in a lab for skincare. In any form, antioxidants help our bodies fight free radicals, which contribute to sagging and wrinkled skin. Including an array of colorful, pigmented fruits and vegetables in your diet every day that contains antioxidant

Body fat forms when calories are converted into fat and stored for future energy needs. The human body is very efficient at forming and storing body fat. Since it's your main protection from starvation, human physiology is set to save and store fat rather than burn it for energy.

The mineral copper is important for the healing process, healthy nerves and joints, balancing zinc and vitamin C to form the skin protein elastin and the formation of bone, hemoglobin and red blood cells. If you’re copper-deficient or think you don’t get enough copper in your diet, here are some ways to increase your copper intake.

The Whole Grain Gourmet is an online community of individuals who want to integrate whole grains into their diets without compromising flavor. The recipes are nutritious and delicious. There is even a request form for that recipe you are having trouble finding.

Enjoy our new article describing the many health benefits of olive oil. Recognized for its’ abundant health benefits, olive oil is being chosen by many consumers as a preferred form of fat in diets and is being recommended by nutritionists and health professionals as one of the best alternative oils to traditional fats and oils.