Diet and Nutrition

The Callaway X-Tour irons are among the most popular irons in 2010, and are made in a style preferred by many professional golfers, according to Discount Golf World. The X-Tour series is said to be geared towards more accomplished golfers….
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1. Lycopene Protects Against Cancer The substance that makes some vegetables red is lycopene, a carotene that helps protect against cervical, ovarian and prostate cancer as well as heart disease. Tomatoes are the best source of lycopene. Of course, tomatoes…
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Black cohosh is a traditional Native American remedy for dozens of ailments affecting the female endocrine system. In modern times, health care providers primarily recommend black cohosh as a low-risk intervention for women coping with menopause-related discomforts. According to the…
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A number of vitamins are necessary to produce the proteins and amino acids necessary for healthy skin. If your skin is dry, cracked or red, has lesions or appears scaly, a vitamin deficiency could be to blame. By incorporating the…
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1. You’re Such a Fruitcake An apple a day, as well as a peach, banana and pear, all do seem to keep the doctor away. Fruit is an important component of the Mediterranean diet. This particular food pyramid is one…
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Customers line up by the dozen, in a parking lot located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Many people drive from hours away, to purchase a substance illegal for sale in certain states. Those in line are waiting to buy milk,…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, 1 pound of body fat contains 3,500 calories. Therefore, to lose 15 pounds of body fat, you’d have to burn 52,500 calories through exercise. There are many different calorie-burning exercises that can help you reach…
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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a naturally occurring antioxidant found within the human body and is a key component of cellular respiration, a process in which the body makes energy. CoQ10 can also be obtained via supplementation. Touted by the University…
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The up-and-down, repetitive acceleration and deceleration of a rebounder (also known as a mini trampoline) helps activate your body’s lymph system, strengthen bone density and tone your muscles. Rebounding also challenges you to develop better stability and balance and provides…
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Overview Hyperactivity, also known as minimal brain damage (MBD), minimal brain dysfunction, hyperkinesis, learning disability, attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), affects approximately 10 percent of all children in the United States. Hyperactivity is often accompanied by emotional…
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Weight loss television shows and advertisements give viewers skewed ideas of what it means to successfully get rid of pounds. Not only are “results not typical” (as the fine print usually admits), but even for those who successfully lose weight,…
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Callaway Fusion Irons are used by many professional golfers. The line offers 12 clubs, from 2-iron to 9-iron, a sand wedge, pitching wedge, lob wedge and an approach wedge. All of the clubs are made of steel and offered in…
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Overview For women, the belly can be one of the hardest places to lose fat. The most common places women store fat is in their belly and buttocks. Although it might be time-consuming, losing belly fat can be one of…
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Overview The key to successful dieting is increased caloric output and decreased caloric intake. Simply put, more calories out than in. The underlying factor in this process is basal metabolic rate, or BMR. BMR is the amount of calories needed…
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The hustle and bustle from day-to-day activities can zap the energy right out of you. Vitamins are the perfect natural remedy for fatigue. Whether you get vitamins from supplements or from natural sources like meats or fruits and vegetables, a…
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The typical gym member is not interested in the massive, bulked muscles of the professional bodybuilder. Even those who are interested in building the biggest muscles they can are seldom interested in the use of steroids and other illegal and…
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1. Know Your Diet Following the macrobiotic diet takes discipline. You have to know the foods allowed a lot, a little or even forbidden. For instance, brown rice, wakame, tofu, broccoli and miso are foods allowed a lot. Fish, nuts,…
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1. Ask Your Consultant Your consultant is going to provide you with a number of booklets and materials throughout your progress with the program. You can find recipes in many of these materials. Plus, your personal consultant will have some…
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Your skin’s pigment is important to helping protect your skin from the sun’s rays. Pigment levels can vary among individuals and ethnicities. They can also form discolorations on parts of the skin where pigment clusters, coagulates or disperses from. These…
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Overview A liquid fasting diet may be prescribed by your physician or another member of your health care team, and can serve a variety of purposes. Depending on the specific foods included, a liquid diet keeps your body hydrated and…
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Overview Many people carry a few extra inches around the middle. It’s one of the two most common places to carry excess pounds; the second is in the bottom, hips and thighs. There are many jokes about the “beer belly”…
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1. When in Rome The Mediterranean diet is a great alternative to the traditional food pyramid. Based on the foods of the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea, it’s similar to the plan promoted by the American Heart Association (AHA)….
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Liquid calories can add up quickly, especially if you forget to count them as part of your daily caloric intake. For example, a single margarita has 550 calories, which is 10 more than a McDonald’s Big Mac, according to Cal…
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Overview Apple cider vinegar is a type of vinegar that is produced from aged, crushed apples. The fruit sugar in the apple is converted into alcohol through a process called yeast fermentation. From there, the alcohol is then converted into…
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Elevated cortisol levels in the body–a condition called hypercortisolism or Cushing syndrome–occur when your adrenal glands within your kidneys produce too much of this hormone. High levels of cortisol most frequently occur in patients between the ages of 20 and…
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Overview The Olive Garden is a popular chain restaurant serving Italian-style cuisine. Dining at the Olive Garden can make healthy eaters a little nervous when faced with the pastas topped with rich sauces and cheeses. The Olive Garden has provided…
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If you are 13 and want to diet or lose weight, learn how to stay fit in a healthy way. Avoid fad diets, such as ones that involve eating the same food repeatedly or that eliminate entire food groups. Instead,…
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Overview Your body already knows how to build muscle protein. You just need to create a growth stimulus by training hard in the gym and supplying your body with the proper nutrients and rest to rebuild muscles bigger and stronger….
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1. Live a Better Lifestyle The Best Life Diet was created by diet guru Bob Green. It is the diet that Oprah uses, but the Best Life diet does not fall into the category of another Hollywood diet. It is…
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1. Arthritis and the Symptoms of Arthritis Arthritis is the inflammation of joints in your body, including the shoulders, neck, elbows, wrists, fingers, knees, ankles, toes and hips. The inflammation causes decreased flexibility and pain. In some cases, especially rheumatoid…
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