Diet and Nutrition

The goal of bodybuilding is to maximize lean tissue and minimize fat tissue so that the muscular tissue underneath is prominent, writes Catherine G. Ratzin Jackson in “Nutrition for the Recreational Athlete.” Female bodybuilders such as California pioneer Lisa Lyon,…
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Extreme dieting techniques–such as extreme low-calorie dieting, fasting and use of diet pills–may serve as tempting options for people seeking rapid weight-loss results. According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), Americans spend more than $40 billion annually on diets…
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If you’re getting ready for a big event, or a midlife paunch has sneaked up on you, you may want to shed a few pounds. Months of indulgence can’t be changed overnight, but there are steps you can take to…
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Tea tree oil is a natural antibacterial, antifungal that can be used naturally to help with a variety of things. It can be a disinfectant for the home, act as an antiseptic and treat infections. Tea tree oil can also…
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The power plant of each cell in the body is the mitochondria, which synthesizes oxygen and produces energy prolonging the health and life of the cell and corresponding body function. At the center of the mitochondria is Coenzyme Q10. Better…
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Overview Weight loss is a challenging and complicated process. With the onset of a diet comes initial success. Then at some point body weight appears to stabilize or “get stuck” at a certain weight. Suddenly the once successful diet is…
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Overview The glycemic index has changed how many nutritionists and doctors regard the nutritional value of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Since the 1979 landmark U.S. Senate Select Committee on Nutrition report, governmental agencies and health-related organizations such as the American…
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The Illinois-based J.R. Carlson Laboratories manufactures several fish oil supplements, including both pills and liquid drinks. You can experience several health benefits when taking Carlson’s Fish Oil products, some specific to the Carlson product and some attributed to the effects…
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Overview Lice are easy to pass from person to person in crowded places where there’s lots of physical contact, which is one reason school children are particularly prone to head lice. Head lice is most typically recognized by itching at…
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Camp food is often anything but gourmet. Especially if you’re backpacking, you don’t want to carry around a lot of luxury food items. But trail mix and boxed macaroni and cheese get old pretty fast. Camp meals should be simple…
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Overview While everyone’s sleep requirement is different, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that adults need seven to nine hours of sleep. However, if you suffer from insomnia, chances are that you have a hard time getting…
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You may use black cohosh as a remedy for menstrual cramps or menopause symptoms. If so, you are joining two centuries’ worth of women who have done so. This treatment for mood swings, irritability, hot flashes and sleep problems was…
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1. Color Matters Researchers now know that people living in the Mediterranean region owe part of their heart health to the wine they consume with meals. Not all wines are equal in their ability to help the heart, though. Red…
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CitraNatal is the brand name in the United States for a supplement that may be used during pregnancy to help maintain the mother’s levels of minerals and vitamins. The supplement also contains a stool softener. CitraNatal also may be used…
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1. Include Fish in the Macrobiotic Diet The macrobiotic diet is very low in meat. Many people on the macrobiotic diet are vegetarians. Those who still eat meat look for ways to incorporate meat into their diet. Fish is the…
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1. A Diet of Variety is a Diet to Keep The main selling point of the Jenny Craig diet plan is its convenience. After joining, you and a counselor will customize a diet plan to fit your goals. After that,…
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Overview Folate and vitamin B12 deficiency are rare in the general U.S. population and more often are seen in the elderly, who are at risk for these deficiencies. To absorb these vitamins, the body goes through natural processes that tend…
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Frozen yogurt, while not the health food its name implies, offers benefits as part of a healthy, well-balanced diet. Frozen yogurt nutrition doesn’t completely mimic its non-frozen counterpart, but it is a better choice than ice cream for those times…
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To get in shape, you need to include a weight training program in your fitness routine. A safe strength training regimen will help you lose weight and shape your body, but a specifically designed regimen will help you lose weight…
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Overview Medical researchers discovered in the 1980s that your blood’s cholesterol levels increase when you drink coffee, but couldn’t figure out why because consuming other drinks with caffeine had no impact on cholesterol. In the 2000s, researchers learned that cafestol…
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Overview Maintaining a healthy weight contributes to an overall healthy lifestyle and decreases your chances of developing serious medical conditions. In order to manage your weight successfully, you need to understand how your daily intake of calories and your level…
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Doxycycline is a medication in a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics. According to Drugs.com, doxycycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea and chlamydia, periodontitis (gum disease), and others. Doxycycline…
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Overview People who are trying to lose weight may do well to cut out soft drinks, including diet sodas, research suggests. Over the past six decades, U.S. consumption of soft drinks has risen dramatically along with obesity, according to a…
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Introducing solid foods to a baby is a fun and exciting, albeit slightly unsure, time. Babies need to learn how to eat solid foods to satisfy their growing dietary needs. Yet it can be scary for parents who are concerned…
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Overview Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide. The disorder is hard to diagnose since there is no specific medical test that can determine whether or not a person has fibromyalgia. Most people with fibromyalgia use…
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Overview Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects virtually every part of a person’s life. The condition can be so debilitating for some people that it causes loss of work and disability. There is still no cure for fibromyalgia,…
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Overview A bombilla is a metal straw used in the drinking of yerba mate tea. Bombillas are traditionally made of silver but are also made of nickel and stainless steel. The bombilla is flat on the end with small holes…
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Overview There are many different types of baby formulas to choose from, and deciding can sometimes be confusing. Parents who make the decision to formula feed their babies have to choose what brand and what form they want the formula…
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Yerba mate is a tea made from the stems and foliage of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. It has been used traditionally in South America for its stimulating properties, and is used today as an energy supplement and weight loss aide…
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Underweight women face health concerns like anemia, fatigue, decreased immunity, amenorrhea and infertility. Some women may seek to gain weight after suffering an illness or to improve their athletic performance. Adopt specific strategies to help boost your appetite and gain…
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