Diet and Nutrition

Vitamins are essential for the body to grow, develop and function normally. Each vitamin has its own purpose and serves the body in a different way. Some vitamins are water-soluble, and the body doesn’t store them as long as vitamins…
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Ginseng refers to any of 11 species of plants with fleshy roots that grow primarily in North America and Asia. Ginseng has been part of traditional Chinese medicine for more than 2,000 years to treat a variety of illnesses, usually…
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Overview Women often become more aware of their eating and drinking habits when they are pregnant. All of a sudden you are thinking about the health of another, the baby developing within. Your doctor will advise you of foods and…
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Overview Gaining muscle mass isn’t all about hitting the gym. While resistance training does provide the stimulus for muscle growth, it also burns precious calories that you need to pack on size. Understanding basic nutritional principles and being dedicated to…
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Overview The meat, fruit, vegetables and grains you eat may be delicious and nourishing, but your body cannot benefit from food until it is digested. During digestion, the foods you eat and drink are broken down into smaller molecules by…
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Overview Whole wheat bread is a diet staple made from stone ground whole wheat flour. It is a carbohydrate-rich grain or starchy food. Whole wheat flour is unrefined, thus it contains each part of the grain: the germ, endosperm and…
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Your blood alcohol content, or BAC, is expressed as a percentage that means milligrams of alcohol per 100 mg of blood, according to the University of Rochester in New York. Alcohol affects your central nervous system, reducing its activity. Alcohol’s…
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In a world full of fast food, doughnuts, gourmet desserts and coffees on every corner, it can be hard to discern the good from the bad when it comes to losing weight. All of those shops full of yummy–but fatty–goodness…
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Replacing a meal or snack with a smoothie may help you lose weight when the smoothie contains a balance of nutrients and an appropriate amount of calories—250 to 350 in an 1,800 calorie diet. When you make your smoothie at…
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Overview A World Health Organization report noted that there were 400 million obese adults in 2005, and that more than 700 million adults are anticipated to be obese in the year 2015. Since obesity is linked to an increased risk…
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Although green tea is typically consumed as a beverage, most dietary supplements are sold in the form of capsules, states the University of Maryland Medical Center. Proponents attribute numerous positive health benefits to green tea; it’s used as a cancer…
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The Mayo Clinic states that your cardiovascular system is composed of your heart and blood vessels, including your arteries, veins and capillaries–small blood vessels in which oxygen delivery to your tissues occurs. Exercise, such as aerobic activity and strength training,…
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Overview Serious athletes understand the importance of meeting energy and nutrient needs. According to the International Society of Sports Nutrition, or ISSN, a balanced, nutrient-dense diet is the foundation of a well-designed program. But for individuals training at moderate to…
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Physicians may prescribe the use of nitric oxide to help premature babies breathe. Drugs.com reports the inhaled gas helps to dilate the child’s blood vessels, primarily in his lungs, which helps him breathe better. Nitric oxide, introduced through a ventilator,…
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Losing weight is a common goal for many people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, losing weight to achieve a healthy weight can help prevent heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and some types of…
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Overview The South Beach Diet, like the Atkins Diet, is known primarily for its reliance on red meats, poultry, fish and vegetables and for its shunning of breads and pastas. This diet is divided into three phases, and during the…
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With so many choices available, it is hard to discern which probiotic products are the best. Products reviews, research and insight about the quality, effectiveness and consumer experience are important tools you can use to make an informed decision. The…
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Two factors that have an impact on your learning capacity are eating properly and regular exercise. Depending on how healthy your eating habits are, it can either positively or negatively affect how you learn. Exercising has an impact as well….
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Whether you’re looking to lose a few pounds or drop substantially more, shedding that excess fat has many health benefits. The foundation of weight loss all boils down to burning more calories than are taken in each day. Many tips…
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Positive thinking can ultimately increase your satisfaction with life, found a study performed by the Department of Psychiatry, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University, School of Medicine and published in a 2007 issue of Yonsei Medical Journal. The study tracked 409…
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Overview Vitamin B12, found primarily in animal products such as meat, poultry, fish, milk, eggs and cheese, helps to maintain nerve cells and breaks down some fatty acids and amino acids. Although the Recommended Dietary Allowance for adults is quite…
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They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, but the skin reveals lot about what a person is feeling too. Skin changes can be due to psychological or emotional factors: The glow associated with pregnancy, the blush of…
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Walking down a grocery aisle of nutritional supplements can be an overwhelming experience. Many products claim to have mental health benefits including improving concentration. Knowing which vitamins may have an effect on the brain may help you make informed shopping…
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Overview Carnation Instant Breakfast is a fortified meal-replacement beverage manufactured by Nestle. It comes boxed in individual servings and as a bottled, ready-to-drink beverage. Carnation Instant Breakfast is a high-protein, high-carbohydrate, low-fat beverage that is offered in several flavors and…
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Overview Losing weight is a problem with which many people struggle. Even when fad diets work, they tend to be short-lived, with the pounds piling back on as soon as the diet stops. The best approach is to find a…
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Overview Used to seal tiles and sinks, grout is mainly found in your kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen and bathroom are the two rooms in your home most in need of regular cleaning, and the grout is no exception. Due…
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Magnesium citrate is an over-the-counter medication used to alleviate symptoms associated with constipation. This medication, which contains the naturally-occurring mineral magnesium, works by increasing the amount of water present within the digestive tract, which can help induce stool production. Patients…
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Overview Weight gainers and protein products have come a long way over the years. These products provide a convenient means of taking in extra protein and nutrients for gaining muscle and body weight. Protein and weight gainer powders have different…
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1. Use Exploratory Surgery to Definitely Diagnose The usual first step in treating biliary atresia is definitively diagnosing the condition through exploratory surgery. During this surgery, physicians are able to observe the biliary system for damaged and or missing bile…
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Losing weight is hard to do, but easy to understand: Eat fewer calories than you burn. Your weight-loss plan should have two basic strategies. First, increase your activity level to burn more calories. Second, switch to a diet that provides…
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