Diet and Nutrition

Overview Ashwaganda, or Withania somnifera, is an herb used in a 2,000-year-old healing tradition known as Ayurveda. Practiced primarily in India, this system categorizes people by body type and temperament. A regimen of herbal prescriptions, exercise, diet and meditation is…
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Overview Chai tea is a beverage based on tea that also contains spices, especially cardamom. It’s popular in tea and coffee houses, and chai mixes are also commercially available. The nutrition in chai tea comes primarily from the sweetener and…
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Flaxseed oil is a rich source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, two essential fatty acids, leading researchers to speculate that flaxseed oil might have significant health benefits. It’s not clear, though, because the research on omega-3 fatty acid benefits…
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Nails can be a difficult thing to grow. Not everyone has beautiful nails, and it may be in part to do with your diet–or the vitamins you may be lacking in your diet. If you want beautiful nails, there is…
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Overview Carvel is a franchise of stores that sells ice cream and similar products, including ice cream cakes. An ice cream cake is a normal cake that also has at least one layer of ice cream. The nutritional information depends…
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Overview Recipes often call for cream of mushroom soup, and it is also eaten as its own dish. The nutrition profile of cream of mushroom soup is similar to that of other cream-based soups. Cream soups contain a butter and…
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Overview Some people are unable to tolerate gluten–a protein found in grains such as wheat and barley–and casein, a protein found in milk. Gluten intolerance may present symptoms such as bloating, intermittent diarrhea, joint pain, and skin rash. According to…
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Overview Mothers are wise when they say, “Eat your vegetables.” Fruits and vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables, help prevent coronary heart disease, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). The AHA recommends eating eight or more servings of fruit and…
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Normal aging may lead to some difficulty in concentrating and remembering some things, but should not lead to dramatic memory loss unless diseases are involved, according to the Mayo Clinic. Conditions that may cause lack of concentration or serious memory…
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Overview Astaxanthin is the most abundant carotenoid pigment found in crabs and other marine animals such as salmon, trout and shrimp, and it is being sold as nutritional supplement that delivers a multitude of health benefits to humans. Astaxanthin, similar…
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Apple cider vinegar (ACV) or cider vinegar is a type of vinegar made from fermented apples that has many health and beauty benefits as well as flavor benefits for cooking and salad dressings. Organic ACV, made from whole organic apples,…
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Being overweight or obese can be taxing on your mind and physical health. According to the Mayo Clinic, obesity can lead to a number of potentially serious health problems, including gallbladder disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and depression. If you…
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Overview CytoSport is a supplier of sports nutrition products, including Cytomax and Muscle Milk. Muscle Milk helps to grow muscle and increase your body’s own production of muscle energy. The beverage also helps your body to burn stored fat. The…
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Vegetables have earned a permanent home on many weight-loss menus, and for good reason: These nutrition-packed foods are low in energy density but high in water and fiber–a combination shown to slash hunger with minimal calories, according to the Mayo…
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A cough may be caused by a variety of ailments, including the flu, the common cold, allergies, asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis and lung cancer. Consult a doctor to determine whether your cough is the cause of a serious illness. If it’s…
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Overview Getting a flat stomach in two months means you will need to change your diet and exercise habits. However, you will not have to give up all the foods you love. A moderate lifestyle approach to weight loss is…
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There are numerous ways to shape your body. However, some methods are more in tune with nature and require little additional training instruments or dietary supplementation. Training in a natural way means using objects found in nature to assist your…
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Overview Gaining shape to your body means building lean muscle and burning fat. Most of the “shape” of your body comes from your muscles. Follow a simple resistance training program a few times a week, add some fat-burning cardiovascular exercise…
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Overview Since pigs were first domesticated about 9,000 years ago, pork has shed it’s high-fat image to become one of the most widely consumed meats in the world. Pork tenderloin is a versatile meat that’s low in sodium, an excellent…
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Overview Losing weight can boost energy, health and quality of life if you are overweight. If you do not need to lose weight, however, dropping pounds can be detrimental to your health. Before attempting to lose weight, check with a…
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Overview Red yeast rice is a dietary supplement made from the mold of fermented rice. It contains monacolins, which act similarly in the body to statins. Statins are prescription medications that help lower low-density lipoproteins, or LDL, linked to high…
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Pregnancy is a time when nutrition is more important than ever because it is needed to help the baby grow big and healthy and to preserve the mother’s health as well. Pregnant women need to eat a variety of foods…
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Protein is an essential nutrient which humans need to eat in large amounts every day. It is found in a variety of different foods, especially in meats. Columbia University’s Go Ask Alice health information service states that adults need to…
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Overview Campbell’s soup has been a mainstay of classic American food since it was introduced in the 1960s. Campbell’s 98% fat free cream of mushroom soup provides 30 less calories, 1 more gram of protein and 200 milligrams less sodium…
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Weight loss is a multi-billion dollar industry with new products introduced every day. If you are trying to decide which weight loss method is for you, the sheer number of choices can be staggering. For most people, the right weight…
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If you’re feeling tired or bothered by a general sense of malaise, the culprit may be too much of an organism called Candida albicans in your intestines, which is sometimes called yeast syndrome or chronic candidiasis. People suffering from conditions…
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There are several ways to lose weight without resorting to pills, which can sometimes be dangerous. Unfortunately there are no quick fixes to being overweight and the best way to lose those extra 20 pounds–and to keep them off–is to…
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Dietary fiber is an indigestible type of carbohydrate that binds to water in the intestine and promotes bowel regularity. Though many people try to increase the fiber in their diet, some people need to limit or even avoid dietary fiber…
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If your goal is to improve lifelong health and fitness, than you absolutely need to gain muscle. Stronger muscles can increase athleticism, boost metabolism and improve appearance. The only drawback to gaining muscle is how long it can sometimes take….
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1. Water or Fat? Of all the fad diets that come and go, this diet promises ten pounds of weight loss in a short week. This diet consists of a soup made of numerous vegetables which you eat every day…
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