Diet and Nutrition

Overview The kidney bean is a member of the legume family. Used in salads, soups and entrées, it provides a balance of carbohydrates, protein and fiber. At the same time, the kidney bean is low in fat and free of…
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You may have heard or read that low-intensity exercises like walking and casual cycling burns more calories from stored fat than more intense exercises like running and fast-paced aerobics, which burn more calories from carbohydrates in your system. But as…
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Eating low-calorie, high fiber foods is beneficial for weight control or weight loss as well as maintaining heart and digestive health. These foods should be a diet staple. Examples of such foods include many fruits and vegetables, legumes, grains and…
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Overview A workout for toning the body should include both resistance and cardiovascular exercise. Resistance training targets fat burning specifically because it burns fat both while you do it and for up to 48 hours afterward, according to “The Abs…
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Glucose is a type of carbohydrate and the body’s main source of energy. Glucose is referred to as blood sugar in the body. Diabetics and individuals who are glucose intolerant need to limit dietary glucose because it can raise blood…
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On any given day millions of people in the United States suffer from pain. Prescription drugs and over-the-counter, non-steriodal, anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly used to treat pain. These drugs can have harmful side effects, as evident by Vioxx being taken…
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Overview Some people will try almost anything to lose weight, such as diet pills, weight loss surgeries, special shoes to increase calorie burn and even chewing gums to decrease appetite. One method that may help people to lose weight easier…
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Overview You can lose weight in four weeks or less by combining dietary changes with both resistance and cardiovascular exercise. The good news is that you will not have to give up all the foods you love. Instead, focus on…
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The Mediterranean diet is linked to lowering the risk of many ailments, including heart and Alzheimer’s diseases. Rich in fruits and vegetables, the primary component of the diet is olive oil. One of the major healing elements is DHPEA-EDA, a…
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Good news for dieters who don’t have time to cook a nutritious meal every day: frozen meals have come a long way since those TV dinners of rubbery Salisbury steak and watered-down mashed potatoes. Makers of the newest frozen meals…
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People who spend time lifting weights generally want to gain muscle. Some want to gain muscle size, in order to improve body composition. Some people want to gain muscle strength. The most efficient muscle gain exercises speed up the process…
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Men who are just starting to work out can be overwhelmed with the amount of information he learns about exercise in print, online and by word-of-mouth in the gym. Fortunately for the novice, the best advice can be distilled into…
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1. The Weigh Down For some people living with extreme or morbid obesity, gastric bypass surgery seems the last option in a long line of failed attempts at weight loss. However, gastric bypass surgery isn’t just another diet plan. Gastric…
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Overview Gaining weight after 40 should prove relatively easy for most people because metabolic rates decline with age. If you seek to gain lean muscle mass rather than body fat, you must carefully choose the foods you eat and perform…
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Most people encounter stressful events daily. When someone is under chronic stress at work or at home, methods are needed to help alleviate the stress so the body and mind can relax. When stress and anxiety profoundly affect the activities…
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1. What’s the Deal? Many people who are trying to lose weight opt for low carb diets. They consist of little to no starchy grains or grains with high fiber and a low glycemic index. As you change your eating…
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Overview Black cohosh may one day be a safe and effective alternative for menopausal women who cannot tolerate hormone replacement therapy (HRT), says the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). For more than two centuries, black cohosh has been used…
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Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine type of calcium-channel blocker that prevents the influx of calcium into vascular muscle. The overall effect is to decrease the vascular tone of the vessels to lower blood pressure. Amlodipine does not affect heart rate or…
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The same type of diet and exercise is usually dispensed to everyone, no matter what their body type is. But a study performed by David Ludwig, director of the Optimal Weight for Life Program at Children’s Hospital Boston and published…
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Tea tree oil’s antimicrobial properties make the essential oil a popular ingredient in traditional home remedies for bacterial and fungal problems. But there has been little scientific research to confirm tea tree oil’s benefits as a topical treatment. Tea tree…
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Dating back to ancient Egypt, the aloe vera plant has provided medical relief in two different ways. The gel of the leaves helps heal skin—it’s used for everything from wound treatment to sunburn relief. The plant also produces latex in…
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DHA is known as docosahexaenoic acid and is found in fish and fish oil along with eicosapentaenoic acid or EPA. According to the Mayo Clinic, there is evidence from multiple studies supporting the intake of recommended amounts of DHA and…
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1. All About Omega 3 Fish oil and Omega-3 fatty acids are dietary supplements that benefit the heart and cardiovascular system. Omega-3 fatty acids help lower triglycerides in the blood, which are the fats that make up “bad” cholesterol. The…
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Overview Dieting trends and theories are abundant and often overwhelm the average person who wants to lose weight and get into shape. People gravitate toward quick-fix solutions and the high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet is a leading approach to obtain results. This…
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It is crucial to stay committed to an exercise program when you want to lose a lot of weight. Exercise will help you to burn excess calories, decrease fat and increase lean muscle mass. There are several exercise tips you…
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When it comes to losing weight for free, this means there are no pills, drinks, potions, powders or diet plans to buy. You can even take it one step further and not even pay for a gym membership. Being that…
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1. What is CoQ10? CoQ10, alias ubiquinone, Q10, vitamin Q10 or ubidecarenone, lists and sells as a dietary supplement and coenzyme. The body makes the substance and it aids enzymes in their work since it is a coenzyme. Its primary…
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Alternative and home treatments have shown a modicum of success in helping with sweat and its problems. While excessive sweating may require more drastic methods, certain lifestyle changes can give relief to those with mild sweating problems. Mayo Clinic points…
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If you want to burn fat and build muscle, be prepared to be dedicated and disciplined. Changes need to be made with your current diet and activity levels. This involves weight lifting and other calorie-burning exercise. A benefit of building…
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Things are constantly changing in the field of exercise. New styles and classes are introduced; some become the best new workout for the year and beyond, but others prove ineffective and uninviting. The American Council on Exercise predicts fitness trends…
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