Diet and Nutrition

Before starting an exercise program, get familiar with some of the basic rules for exercising effectively. Fitness professionals have several tips that they stress to their clients so they can reach their fitness goals. Include Cardio Cardiovascular exercise improves the…
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Weight loss does not have to cost a lot of money–it can be relatively simple, if done the correct way. By adjusting some of your current eating habits, swapping foods you eat for better choices, and employing some basic knowledge…
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Overview There’s no doubt about it: Getting some children to eat a proper diet can be tough. On top of that, young children often prefer formula or milk all to solid foods. These types of eating challenges can lead to…
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The average healthy male and female in their mid-thirties only needs to eat between 2100 and 2260 calories each day, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Minimizing calorie intake by only 500 calories a day can slash…
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A fast metabolism is critical to burning fat and managing body weight. While some dieters use diet pills to speed up their metabolisms, the risks and side effects of these drugs make them risky. You can use some safe and…
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Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is an herb that is native throughout parts of Europe, Asia and North America. It has been used traditionally since Ancient Greece as a herbal remedy for an array of disorders. Research shows that Horsetail is effective…
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Vinegar is manufactured from sorghum, fruits, grains, wine and molasses through two processes. The first of these, alcoholic fermentation, is a natural process that turns sugars into alcohol through the use of yeasts. The second process, acid fermentation, uses a…
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Overview Acne is common, not just in teenagers but also among adults. It arises when your skin’s pores get clogged with oil, dirt or dead skin cells and become inflamed and infected with bacteria, according to the University of Virginia….
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Overview All foods can be part of a healthy diet when they fit into a nutritious lifestyle designed around variety, moderation, sensible portions and balancing food with physical activity. Follow federal guidelines when ordering at fast food restaurants. Choose lean…
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Gaining muscle has become easier, thanks to the continuing advances in science and technology. As we gain a better understanding of the human body and how it works, the supplement industry will take advantage of that understanding to create products…
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Overview Borage oil is derived from the seeds of the borage plant, an annual herb that grows in many different parts of the world. Borage oil may also be called starflower oil due to the appearance of the plant’s flowers….
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The number of calories burned during any exercise depends primarily on the weight of the person performing the exercise and the level of intensity of the activity. In general, a heavier person burns more calories than a lighter person does,…
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According to EarthClinic.com, using apple cider vinegar (ACV) for what ails you is as old as the hills. Purported as one of the most inclusive home remedies of all time, natural, organic and unfiltered apple cider vinegar is a dingy…
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Man boobs are the result of an accumulation of fat on the chest area. Workouts to lose them consist of chest exercises that are performed from multiple angles. By building as much muscle as possible, you can help tone your…
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Every year, hundreds of new bodybuilding supplements come on to the market. However, only a handful of them live up to the company claims and prove to be effective. Choosing to test dozens of products can be both costly and…
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Echinacea, also referred to as purple coneflower, has been used for hundreds of years as an herbal remedy to treat conditions from wounds to snakebites. Echinacea is often used to treat colds and boost the immune system. According to Georgetown…
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Overview In order to lose weight while still keeping your body shape, you must optimize fat burning and minimize muscle loss. Over-dieting can cause wasting of metabolically active muscle, which slows down metabolic rate in the long-term and may cause…
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Overview Losing weight is something most Americans should look into, considering 68 percent of the adult population is considered to be overweight or obese, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Obesity is linked to several potentially deadly…
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Overview Losing a pound of fat requires a 3,500 calorie deficit, which you can achieve by cutting calories from your diet, burning calories through exercise or both. A two-year study “found that from a weight loss perspective it didn’t matter…
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Yohimbe is produced from the bark of a West African tree. Harvested to create a pill to treat impotence, the herb has recently been studied for other properties, including as a topical anesthetic, mood enhancer and to stimulate the production…
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A member of the Equisetaceae family, horsetail dates back three hundred million years and descends from plants present in the carboniferous period. The green shoots of horsetail can be used fresh or dry, and it has been a folk remedy…
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Horsetail (Equisetum arvense), also called the bottlebrush plant, scouring rush or shave grass, is an herb that has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes. Although few studies have been conducted to determine horsetail’s effects on humans, the key elements…
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Overview Ashwagandha, also known as Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry or by its scientific name Withania somnifera, is a shrub that typically grows in India, East Asia and Africa. The root of the plant has a long history of use in…
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Overview Chipotle’s menu is based on Food With Integrity, which is a philosophy that means always doing better in terms of the food Chipotle buys. This means Chipotle strives to better every part of its food system, including how the…
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Many herbs have medicinal uses in treating thyroid conditions and metabolism problems. Some herbs may be useful in helping thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, or for correcting a slow metabolism associated with weight gain or a metabolism that’s too fast, leading…
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To receive all the benefits apple cider vinegar has to offer, you have to make sure the vinegar is organic, undiluted and unfiltered. Conventionally grown apples are sprayed with pesticides that leach into the vinegar during the fermentation process and…
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Overview Since its inception in the 1960s, Weight Watchers has become one of the world’s most popular diet programs. While the program has evolved over the years, at its core is the simple idea of balancing your caloric intake with…
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Surviving in the wild might seem like an adventure at first, but miles away from help and short on supplies, it can easily turn into a dangerous situation. In order to survive in the wild, you’ll need not only a…
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Overview Lemon water is water with lemon juice. Honey, maple syrup and chili or paprika may be added, depending upon your needs and preferences. It can be made simply by squeezing a wedge of lemon into a water glass. Lemon…
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Overview The Atkins Diet has been on the dieting scene since the late Dr. Robert Atkins first published “The New Diet Revolution” in the 1970s. The diet became the center of the the “low-carb” diet rage of the 1990s and…
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