Diet and Nutrition

Positive thinking can do more than lighten your mood–it can decrease your risk for heart attack and stroke. A study performed by Robert Gramling, MD, DSc, at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that pessimism can cause stress that…
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Whether you need to lose a large quantity of weight or just want to lose weight quickly, there are several extreme weight loss workouts available to suit your needs. It’s important to be safe when losing weight this way, so…
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Overview Although it is the Windy City year-round, Chicago is also a cold and snowy city during the month of December. But the city transforms into a holiday wonderland in December, with a host of activities for adults and kids….
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Overview New York City is a popular tourist destination all year round. But if you visit during the winter months, you can take advantage of activities that either are only available in the winter, or that take on an added…
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1. Get Educated Before Your Surgery Talk to your doctors and surgeons about all of the steps related to your parathyroid gland surgery. How long will the procedure take? How long will you have to be in recovery? What steps…
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More American men and women die of heart disease than of any other condition, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, heart disease is responsible for more than one-quarter of all deaths in the United…
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Overview Following a healthy eating plan is essential for achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight. Limiting daily calories to 1,200 per day can be challenging; a report by the World Health Organization states that in 1999 the world average…
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Overview All sorts of pills claim to help a person burn fat–but if you are eating an inappropriate amount of calories, no pill will help and weight loss will be nonexistent. Unfortunately, there is no magic number of calories you…
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The mineral zinc helps with the formation of blood, the growth of the body and immune system function, according to Ohio State University. The mineral is naturally found in meat and beans, but can also be obtained from zinc vitamins….
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There is no single, best strategy to lose weight, but rather a collection of individual strategies that have proven effective for weight loss and for keeping the weight off for good. Being consistent is the most effective way to be…
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Rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fats, fish oil has the potential to lower triglycerides, regulate abnormal heart rhythms, reduce the risk of stroke, lower blood pressure and protect against heart disease, the Mayo Clinic explains. Despite its potential benefits, you may…
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Overview The number of calories needed to maintain weight varies for everyone. Your personal calorie needs is as individual as your fingerprints. There are several ways to estimate your maintenance calories. Your actual daily calorie requirements will vary daily. Obtaining…
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Overview It’s possible to eat out and have a healthy breakfast if you’re willing to take some time to understand the menu and the options offered. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or watching your cholesterol intake, starting the day…
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Overview No meat diets are becoming increasingly popular due to health, environmental and animal rights reasons. Eating a meat-free diet can be a challenge, but with the proper guidance is quite possible. Nutrients from meat can be obtained from other…
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Overview If you have spent countless hours in the gym or carefully counted calories for many meals and feel like you have seen very few results, it is possible you are not using exercise and nutrition in tandem to achieve…
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Raw, organic apple cider vinegar is a natural liquid made from apples which have been allowed to ferment, preferably in wooden buckets. Used throughout recorded human history to treat various ailments, apple cider vinegar is still used to good effect…
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There are good diet and exercise programs designed to educate people about food choices and to motivate people to maintain an active lifestyle. For any program to succeed, participants must eat healthier foods, with no category of food being specifically…
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Most people think that in order to lose weight, you must exercise. While working out will certainly make the process easier, it’s not the only part of the weight-loss equation. In fact, controlling one’s diet will have a greater effect…
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Despite its reputation as a highly civilized country, the United States still has its share of wilderness, places where a person can hike and camp miles from cities, traffic or even a cell phone signal. The Friends of Yosemite Search…
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Overview New York is a wonderful place to visit year round. However, those who visit in the late fall and early winter can take advantage of activities that aren’t available during the rest of the year. If you come to…
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Green tea, taken from the leaves of the Camellia sinesis plant, has many health benefits. Green tea leaves are not fermented, therefore they have the highest concentration of polyphenols compared to other teas. Polyphenols are potent antioxidants that combat free…
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Overview Late fall is a good time to take advantage of Chicago’s many activities. The muggy summer months have gone and taken most of the tourists with them, yet before the whiteout of winter arrives, there is November. The average…
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Overview According to the Weight-control Information Network, or WIN, bariatric or weight reduction surgery is an option to help the severely obese to lose weight when weight loss cannot be achieved by diet and exercise. By limiting the amount of…
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Overview In terms of population, Chicago is the third largest city in the United States. Chicago is located along Lake Michigan, giving it a breathtaking lakefront view. With more than 500 parks, Chicago offers plenty of space to run, yell…
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1. Use Dietary Restrictions to Treat Underlying Causes Genetic disorders that affect how certain substances are broken down by the body are a common cause of Fanconi syndrome. These conditions include fructose intolerance, galactosemia and glycogen storage diseases. Most of…
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According to the United States Department of Agriculture, including lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet could lessen your chances of developing serious illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. Because fruits and vegetables are…
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Omega-3 fats are a class of unsaturated fatty acids that you must obtain from the foods you eat. Fish is rich is a certain type of omega-3 fatty acid, eicosapentanoic acid or EPA. According to the American Heart Association, omega-3…
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Are you on a diet with the goal of losing weight? Perhaps you have changed your eating habits, types and amount of food. If you haven’t figured out how many calories a day you need in order to lose weight,…
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Saliva, produced by salivary glands, has many functions. Most people associate saliva with eating and refer to delicious foods as “mouth watering.” However, without eating a bite of food, saliva is already being produced and carrying out its everyday functions….
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Overview Weight loss occurs when exercise and diet combine to create a calorie deficit. Energy expenditure must exceed input by 3,500 calories for a person to lose one pound. Vegetarian diets, along with exercise, can be effective in achieving weight-loss…
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