Diet and Nutrition

Spas can be relaxing getaways that help reduce stress and allow the body to recharge and recuperate from the daily grind or specific maladies. When looking at alternative health spas as a viable treatment option for a specific condition, it…
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According to Medicalnewstoday.com, a diet is “a prescribed course of eating and drinking in which the amount and kind of food…are regulated.” Much of America is currently overweight, so dieting is one way to stay healthy. Knowing the most common…
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Overview Calorie counting can be an important tool for people who are trying to lose, maintain or gain weight. Weight gain happens when people eat more calories than their body needs, and weight loss happens when people eat less calories…
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After dieting and exercising for a length of time, you are likely to hit a weight loss plateau. During this period, you may feel as though your scale is stuck and it becomes difficult to drop any more weight. According…
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Stamina is the amount of energy available to a person over an extended period of time. Many athletes can relate to stamina in terms of giving that last “push” of energy to achieve a goal. To improve stamina, eat the…
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Overview The significance of BMI, the body mass index, is debatable. BMI has been used as a standard, sometimes the standard, measurement for assessing people’s body fat since the National Institutes of Health made BMI its definition of obesity in…
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According to the National Institutes of Health, black cohosh is a member of the buttercup family, and is known by the names actaea racemosa and cimicifusa racemoga. It is also known by several common names, including bugbane, bugwort, black snakeroot,…
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Overview Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits is a large franchise of fast-food restaurants that specializes in fried chicken. This franchise originates from Louisiana and its fried chicken has a more Cajun flavor than that of other well known restaurants. Popeye’s fried…
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Lasting weight loss requires work and dedication and cannot be achieved overnight. Despite the ads and magazines touting the latest miracle diets, you’re also unlikely to look like your favorite movie star or model, simply because everybody is different and…
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Overview Omega-3 fish oils are important for brain health, reducing inflammation and may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are the types of omega-3 fatty acids that come from fish. The EPA…
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Creatinine results from a metabolic breakdown of creatine phosphate, an amino acid compound used in skeletal muscle contraction. According to the “Mosby’s Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests,” the daily production of creatine and creatinine depends on a person’s muscle…
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Losing weight is not an overnight process, but many people want immediate results. The media bombards you with fad diets and pills that claim to give you immediate weight loss, but if they do work, the weight typically comes back…
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Overview Doctors typically recommend that you lose weight at a rate no greater than 1 to 2 lbs. a week, according to Dr. Donald Hensrud, a preventive medicine specialist at the Mayo Clinic. But faster weight loss, such as 3…
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Overview You’ve been working out religiously for several months, but the needle on the scale is moving in the wrong direction. Or perhaps you’ve been seeing results from your workout, but suddenly you seem to be gaining weight that’s offsetting…
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For those with healthy bank accounts, weight loss can be more luxury than drudgery. World-class health spas combine nutrition and exercise with resort surroundings, spa treatments and a high staff-to-guest ratio that ensures personal attention. A stay at these spas…
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Gym weight exercise programs will help you reach your fitness goals using a variety of resistance training equipment. Resistance training encompasses any machine or equipment you use that provides a force against your muscles. Use the equipment at your local…
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Overview High levels of triglycerides, one of two major fats in your blood, are a major risk factor in premature heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, according to “What Are Triglycerides,” a chapter in “Controlling Cholesterol.” You can reduce your…
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The primary ingredient of tea tree shampoo is the tea tree essential oil. According to research by the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon Sate University, the oil is extracted from a shrub native to Australia and New Zealand. When concentrated,…
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Overview Wheat germ oil comes from the germ, or embryo, of the wheat seed and is high in vitamin E. It’s a common ingredient in nutritional supplements, baked goods and other processed foods. It’s also possible to use wheat germ…
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The next time you read a magazine and start to feel bad about the fact that you don’t look as good as the models in the pictures–stop. What you see is not reality and the truth is that a team…
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To gain muscle mass, you must take in more calories than you burn. For so-called “hard gainers,” those who cannot easily gain weight, this is a daunting task because you can only eat so much whole food before you make…
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Overview While women often seek to lose weight, some women need to gain weight to benefit from better health and energy. Gaining weight requires you to eat more calories than you burn. Undertaking a weight gain diet takes as much…
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Obesity is a silent risk factor for metabolic syndrome and other heart-related health problems. In a study performed by the Mayo Clinic in 2006 and 2007, half of all participants considered “normal weight” by body mass index (BMI) actually had…
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Overview Fast food such as Del Taco can fit into a healthful diet, but it should only be consumed on occasion and be part of a lifestyle that focuses on variety, moderation and balancing diet with physical activity. Follow the…
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To lose weight, you must burn more calories than you consume. One lb. is equivalent to 3,500 calories—so trimming about 500 calories per day will result in a loss of 1 lb. per week. While this seems simple, cravings and…
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Overview Echinacea and goldenseal are used in alternative medicine to combat infections. Commercial products combining the two herbs are sold as remedies for the common cold. As with any form of alternative medicine, check with your health care provider and…
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Losing weight for wrestling can be dangerous ground. A 184-pound wrestler who wants to get down to 175 pounds can do so, but it should be done over a six-week period and not in the final days before a match….
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Overview More than 30 percent of American adults are obese, according to a study conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics, a division of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you need to lose weight, reducing…
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Among the hundreds of diet programs available are weight loss programs that offer prepackaged foods for purchase in stores or to be delivered to your home. While purchasing portion-controlled food that may be delivered to your door makes weight loss…
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Overview Diet and nutrition information is everywhere, making knowing where and what to look for important. Food is fuel for the body, and making good choices provides energy and nutrients for the body. Learn to spot food fads and avoid…
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