Diet and Nutrition

Whether you are thinking about switching to a vegetarian diet, or you are just cooking for a vegetarian guest, you are likely wondering what types of meatless meals you can prepare. Fortunately, vegetarian ingredients are far more common in supermarkets…
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Green household cleaners are safer for you to use and don’t release harmful chemicals into the environment. Common household cleansers including bleach and ammonia are extremely toxic if ingested and can cause irritation to the skin, eyes and lungs. Green…
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Overview Whether you are visiting the Chicago area or a local, there are plenty of things to see and do that cost absolutely nothing. Better still, there are many options that promote physical and mental health. Take a stroll at…
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Overview Research indicates jogging is the best calorie-loss exercise. The State of Wisconsin’s Department of Health and Family Services assessed about 175 exercises, and The “Harvard Heart Letter,” the Federal Aviation Administration’s Health Awareness Initiatives and “The Well Adult” book…
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Overview San Diego is a popular spot for honeymooners and couples looking for a romantic getaway. San Diego’s weather is perfect almost year-round. With its myriad beaches, numerous outdoor activities and penchant for healthy lifestyles, visiting San Diego is a…
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Bulging muscles may be good for bodybuilding competitions, but in everyday life they can be a bit scary. If you are hoping to achieve a sleek, sexy look rather than an intimidating, bulky one, be ready to put in some…
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Building muscle mass leads to many health benefits, including improved bone strength, weight control, lowered risk of injury, reduced risk of insomnia and relief from conditions like arthritis, diabetes, depression and osteoporosis. Putting on muscle requires adequately stressing your muscles…
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The benefits of flaxseed oil primarily come from its omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid content, explains the University of Maryland Medical Center. As is generally the case with supplements, the clinical evidence for uses of flaxseed oil isn’t definitive, and…
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Healthy fast food sounds like an oxymoron, but it is indeed possible to get a nutritious meal at fast-food establishments. Some fast-food restaurants offer nutritional information for their food, either online or posted on the premises. If you have a…
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Overview San Diego is something of a playground for kids and adults of all ages. If you’re into living the active, outdoor-oriented life, you probably could do a lot worse than choosing San Diego as a vacation destination or even…
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Overview Adjustable gastric banding, or Lap-Band surgery, is a procedure that can help obese individuals lose a significant amount of their excess body weight. In a Lap-Band U.S. clinical trial, patients lost an average of 36 percent of their excess…
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When you’re trying to burn extra calories, the activities you choose can affect how quickly you get results. In general, the more vigorous the activity, the more calories you’ll burn. However, if exercises that are more moderate suit you better,…
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Overview Situated in the northeastern area of the state of Illinois, Chicago is the largest city in the Midwest and the third largest in the United States, according to the City-Data website. Chicago offers a variety of child-friendly activities that…
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Whether you are trying to add lean muscle mass or just gain scale weight in general, you must take in more calories. The simple equation that determines what your body composition will be depends on the number of calories ingested…
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Overview Author and founder of the positive thinking website Success Consciousness, Remez Sasson defines positive thinking as an attitude that allows only uplifting thoughts, images and language into your mind, creating a thought process that expects and looks forward to…
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1. Create a Team of Physicians Russell-Silver syndrome has so many different associated symptoms that it is often necessary to consult with numerous specialists. A geneticist may be needed for the initial diagnosis, a gastroenterologist may be needed to address…
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The delicate skin around the eyes takes a daily beating. It crinkles and stretches with every facial expression. To make matters worse, the effects of the environment, lifestyle and health manifest as dry skin, discoloration and swelling. Luckily, the skincare…
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Zinc is an essential mineral that supports immune function, wound healing and physical growth during pregnancy and childhood. Zinc also plays a valuable role in humans’ sense of smell and taste. According to the Office Dietary Supplements (ODS), teenagers and…
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Mini-trampolines are a fun, often overlooked, method of exercise. They offer many benefits including light weight, portability for indoor and outdoor usage, a decreased risk of injury and less stress on the joints than regimens such as running, and enhanced…
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Overview From vitamins and minerals to disease-fighting antioxidants, raw fruits and vegetables offer a plethora of nutrients to boost your health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, consuming fresh produce may help protect you against many types…
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The Mediterranean diet is not one specific diet, but an eating style that focuses on specific types of foods that are considered healthier than others. Seafood, poultry, fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, seeds and healthy fats like olive…
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Overview Adding protein to food can easily be done by using high-protein foods or protein powder. There are many reasons why people add protein to food. One reason is that high-calorie, high-protein snacks add calories to the diet and can…
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Overview While not everyone agrees on its flavor, water remains essential for life. On average, 61.8 percent of your body weight is water, and water composes roughly 80 percent of your blood and 90 percent of your brain. Because of…
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Overview “Eat your liver, it’s good for you,” may be the understatement of all time. In 1934, three physicians won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering that liver successfully treated pernicious anemia. This highlights the incredible nutritional…
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Healthy food choices are essential to good health. Healthy food choices nourish and provide the body with energy that allows us to live full and active lives. According to the “American Journal of Nutrition”, nutrition has a major role in…
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Lycopene is the natural plant compound that puts the blush in red fruits and vegetables. It’s also one of today’s most popular dietary supplements. In the body, this potent antioxidant circulates through the blood and deposits in the tissues where…
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Overview The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says more than two-thirds of the American population is overweight or obese. Obesity and overweight conditions have been linked to heart disease, high cholesterol, stroke, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea….
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Choosing the best cereal can be confusing. Choose something of high nutrient value for breakfast because it starts your metabolism and lets your body know that it is time to get up and go. Many cereals are loaded with added…
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Wormwood, known botanically as artemisia absinthium, is an especially bitter herb that grows throughout North America, Europe and Western Asia. It is well known as the primary flavoring ingredient in absinthe, a strong, emerald-colored liquor that was banned in the…
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Eating a reduced-fat diet decreases the risk of heart disease, diabetes and inflammatory diseases. It’s not possible to avoid eating oil, and your body needs a moderate amount of fat in order to function properly. The Mayo Clinic recommends eating…
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