Diet and Nutrition

This somewhat under-appreciated area of the kitchen has the ability to rejuvenate not only your dinner repertoire but also your health. A well-organized and well-stocked kitchen pantry full of the right non-perishable items can turn weeknight dinner dilemmas into fast…
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Taking care of your health through regular exercise and nutrition is an investment worth making. You may have tried fad diets in the past and been unsuccessful. This is not because you lack willpower or the ability to follow a…
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Even though people often think of vitamin D helping to build strong bones, did you know it was effective in preventing cancer? Believe it or not, vitamin D is a shining star in preventing cancer. Sunlight is a key source…
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1. Dispel the mystery of hypnosis. When most persons hear the word “hypnosis,” they think of people acting like monkeys or falling asleep at the snap of a finger. Even though hypnosis can achieve these kinds of extravagant reactions, it…
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Red yeast rice is rice that has been fermented by red yeast. It has been used in China for hundreds of years as a food preservative, food coloring agent, spice, an ingredient in rice wine and as a treatment for…
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1. Develop Organizational Skills Emotional stress is a psychological response to environmental perceptions. As the pressures of work, school and family life mount, people sometimes focus on their responsibilities so intently that they forget to organize their priorities. When this…
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Overview With the majority of American adults overweight—66 percent according to the National Library of Medicine—weight loss is a topic that most people encounter. Losing weight is a process that takes time and effort to achieve just like it takes…
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Overview Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that afflicts an estimated 3 to 5 percent of all American children, according to Wrong Diagnosis. Children and adults with ADHD have hyperactivity or deficits in attention or some combination…
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Overview The Green Smoothies Diet is a low-calorie diet that is based on consuming homemade vegetable and fruit based smoothies for optimum health. Other whole, unprocessed, natural foods are encouraged as part of this plan. The diet includes three separate…
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Overview Building fast muscle size takes hard work and determination. You have to make smart decisions every time you eat, and you also have to work out on a regular basis. For muscles to grow, they must be stressed with…
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Reducing belly fat is good for your health as well as appearance. An excess of fat in the stomach may be an indication of visceral fat, fat that is deep inside, surrounding the body’s organs. According to the Mayo Clinic…
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To understand glycemic load (GL), you must understand glycemic index (GI). The glycemic index measures the effect of carbohydrate-rich foods on blood sugar. A food with a high GI has a greater effect on the blood sugar. The body’s glycemic…
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Overview Coenzyme Q10, commonly called CoQ10, is an antioxidant produced in the body. It boosts cellular energy and may enhance the immune system. Additional Coenzyme Q10 is obtained through food and supplementation. It is beneficial in the prevention and treatment…
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Overview Vitamin D is sometimes called the “sunshine vitamin,” since this essential nutrient comes primarily from the skin’s reaction to sun exposure. People who liberally use sunscreen, which is helpful in preventing sunburns, skin cancer and sun-related signs of aging,…
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1. Feingold Diet is All About Children’s Health Created in the 1970s, the Feingold Diet or Feingold Program, helps children (and adults) deal with behavior and learning problems, especially those linked to attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity…
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Weight gain in the stomach can be hard to lose and hard on the ego. A diet high in fat, lack of exercise and stress are all contributing factors to belly fat. Excess fat in the abdominal area can mean…
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Overview Bacteria should normally be avoided, but those found in probiotics can have health benefits for people, including babies. Probiotics may help treat variety of problems such as diarrhea and allergies. A physician’s guidance should always be followed, however, especially…
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There is no such thing as miracle hair growth. The fastest remedies need patience and perseverance. However, some nutrients are known for their hair growth-promoting properties. By knowing, and using, these vitamins in your daily routine you will notice hair…
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Drinking green tea and eating blueberries and lychees may help shrink belly fat. Research suggests that potent nutrients contained in green tea, blueberries and lychees may be responsible for the fat burning effects. Green tea is rich in antioxidant catechins…
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Overview Despite copious and intense efforts to unravel the complex dynamics between what we eat and how we feel, the relationship between diet and mood remains a mystery. Research has established that food influences mood, but the precise relations defy…
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Withania somnifera, commonly known as ashwagandha or winter cherry, is an herb commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine, which is the traditional health care system of India. Ayurvedic practitioners have been using ashwagandha for thousands of years in oral and topical…
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Overview The cayenne pepper cleansing diet, also known as the Master Cleanse, is intended to purify the digestive system and promote weight loss. Dieters consume a concoction made from water, lemon juice and cayenne pepper for a series of days,…
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Overview Many people with type 2 diabetes need to lose weight. Type 2 diabetes is a disease that occurs most often among overweight and obese adults. The problem with diabetes is that the body cannot use insulin to move sugar…
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Overview Lifting weights is a great way to tone up and lose fat. A variety of other health benefits can be gained from lifting weights as well, yet they can only be realized if the person lifting weights maintains a…
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Glucose is a type of sugar, absorbed and digested quickly in the body. While all carbohydrates eventually break down to glucose in the body, some foods containing carbohydrates do so faster than others. There are benefits and drawbacks to consuming…
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Iron is an important nutrient, responsible for the production of hemoglobin, which helps red blood cells carry oxygen throughout your body. Too little iron in your diet can lead to a form of anemia, which causes low red blood cell…
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Super Beta Prostate is a natural supplement with the primary active ingredient beta-sitosterol. Beta-sitosterol is a group of plant sterols obtained from vegetables, fruits and other plants. The product is designed to relieve symptoms of an enlarged prostate, known as…
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Glucosamine in an over-the-counter (OTC) supplement that is commonly used to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis. According to the Mayo Clinic, there is some evidence that glucosamine, especially in its sulfate form, can be effective in treating mild to moderate…
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Actaea racemosa, also known as Cimicifuga racemosa and having the common name black cohosh, is a flowering wild plant and a member of the buttercup family. Black cohosh root has been used traditionally to treat unpleasant symptoms of menopause, and…
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Vending machines often contain candy bars, soft drinks and other unhealthful snacks. Unfortunately, long car trips and busy work schedules make it necessary for some people to eat vending machine snacks on occasion. Some vending machines do contain healthful options…
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