Diet and Nutrition

Despite the fact that the flu and the common cold are so widespread, no cure exists yet for either. When a person gets sick, the only things he can do is rest and take medications to feel better while the…
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With so many choices at the bookstore, online and at the grocery store, diet programs and their brands can become a bit of a maze. Regional foods, famous doctors and special calculation methods can all form the basis of a…
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1. Consult Calorie Counting Charts The Hacker’s Diet comes complete with a calorie counting chart of common foods. It even contains information on various fast foods such a Burger King Whopper. Use this chart to obtain the number of calories…
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Low- or no-impact workouts are the best option for obese people (those with a body mass index greater than 30) because these workouts put the least amount of stress on the joints. Walking, recumbent biking and elliptical training are all…
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Though most people think of bacteria as a negative, harmful thing, there is actually a healthy type of bacteria. This type of bacteria lives in the human gut and enhances the immune system function. Eating certain foods can increase the…
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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin needed by our bodies. We can ingest vitamin D in foods we eat, or our bodies can make it when our skin is exposed to the sun. The average population can get adequate amounts…
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Overview Apple cider vinegar, which is made from the fermented juice of apples, is often used as a cooking ingredient. It contains vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B6, vitamin C, biotin, calcium, potassium and iron. It is also a…
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If you exercise and eat right but still struggle with stubborn belly fat, consider working smarter–not harder–to rid yourself of a burgeoning gut. Simple tweaks to your diet, a new perspective on cardiovascular exercise and stress reduction can work synergistically…
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Overview Barry Sears’ Zone Diet is a popular lower-carbohydrate eating plan that encourages participants to balance their daily calories between complex carbohydrates and lean protein. By eating this way, Sears claims, you can lose weight and reduce chronic inflammation, helping…
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The secret to weight loss is, simply, to burn more calories than you take in. You already know that, and you already know that it is not an easy process. Changing how much you eat and how much you exercise…
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Weight loss can be a difficult and frustrating process. Consequently, many dieters will try anything in the hope of dropping a few extra pounds, and safety often takes a back seat to the prospect of results. Weight loss should always…
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Overview Your resting metabolic rate, or RMR, is the rate at which you burn calories and is typically expressed in units of calories per day. Your RMR is based on the assumption that you are resting quietly and are not…
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Overview Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for proper red blood cell formation and normal functioning of the neurological and nervous systems. The body makes a small amount of vitamin B12 in the gastrointestinal track,…
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Overview Approximately 66 percent of adults in America are considered overweight or obese, according to the National Library of Medicine. If you fall into that category, you need to lose weight. In order to lose 10 lbs. in three months,…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends getting all or most of your daily calcium from a healthy diet, rather than from mineral supplements. The human body needs more calcium during certain stages of life, such as when bones are…
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Fish oil is a commonly recommended dietary supplements for adults. Research has shown that fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which prevent heart disease, all forms of cancer and complications during pregnancy. Omega-3 fatty acids occur naturally in…
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Exercising regularly and being fit can have a very positive effect on your health and well-being, from giving you more energy to developing a stronger immune system. Getting fit and staying fit is not always easy, though, as there is…
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Overview The quickest way to diet involves combining dietary strategies and targeted exercise techniques to burn as much fat as possible. Remember that no quick fix will maintain weight loss in the long term. However, you can lose weight very…
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Overview Men and women fall into one of several basic body shapes that are primarily determined by their genetics. But while your body shape might be out of your hands, so to speak, it doesn’t mean you can’t make the…
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Vitamins are chemicals that exist naturally in fruits, vegetables and grains. Humans must regularly ingest small amounts of vitamins to remain in good health. Vitamin pills can be taken when there are insufficient vitamins in a person’s meals. Vitamin dangers…
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Something about finger foods is fun and addictive. Whether at a party or relaxing at home, it’s difficult to eat just one of these mini treats. When dieting, the desire to enjoy finger foods won’t disappear, but you can replace…
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Overview Soybeans and soy-derived protein products are complete vegetarian protein sources. Like animal protein sources, they provide all of the essential amino acids. In addition to being a high-quality protein source, soy protein isolate offers additional health benefits. Identification Soy…
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Overview Losing weight comes neither easily nor quickly for most people. Yet it is so very important for millions of Americans who are at higher risk of diabetes, heart problems and strokes because of excess weight. High-intensity interval training (HIT),…
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Shopping for cereal can be confusing because of the many different options available. A healthy cereal should provide you with a bowl full of good nutrition: low calories, high fiber, high protein and packed with vitamins and minerals to give…
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Overview Whether or not your child is a normal weight comes down to more than just pounds. Age, gender and height also contribute to your child’s weight status. For kids, normal weight is determined with what is known as BMI-for-age….
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Losing weight requires you to burn more calories than you consume. While daily activity and body functions burn calories, cardiovascular exercise affords another efficient way to burn additional calories while enhancing lung and heart health. Ninety-four percent of the 5,000-plus…
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Overview P90X is an intense home fitness program. Created by Tony Horton, this program is meant to last 90 days, and is not for those new to exercise. The program is designed to help you get to the next level…
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There’s nothing more frustrating than working hard at losing weight, and stepping on the scale and not seeing it move. Losing weight is not only tough physically, but it can be tough mentally as well. Depending on what type of…
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Burning 500 calories each day will burn about 1 lb. of fat in a week. Leisure biking for one hour burns about 164 calories for a person that weighs 120 lbs. Picking up the pace will burn another 100 or…
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Protein is an essential nutrient needed on a daily basis by the human body. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believe that most Americans consume more protein than they need to meet their daily requirements. There are occasions, such…
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