Monosodium glutamate, also called MSG, is the amino acid glutamic acid converted into a sodium salt. It is used as a food additive usually found in processed meats, Chinese cuisine, canned vegetables and soups. MSG enhances the natural flavors of foods.
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Cycling provides a low-impact -- or non-weight-bearing -- exercise. Still, it's possible for a cyclist to suffer from a weight-bearing type of injury. It's just caused by a different mechanism of injury. Tendonitis can occur at any tendon site in your body -- areas that anchor muscle to bones.
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New physical activities often come with new sources of discomfort until your body adjusts to unfamiliar stress and demands.
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Anytime triceps are integrated with rigorous resistance exercises, muscle mass is strengthened and amplified. Triceps dips represent such an exercise for those wanting to build bulky upper-arm muscles.
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N-Acetylcysteine, or NAC, is an altered form of the amino acid cysteine used in supplements. The body converts NAC to cysteine, which is then converted to glutathione, an antioxidant. NAC is not found naturally in food sources; however cysteine is present in most high protein foods.
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Iodine, or iodide, is a trace mineral found in ocean water, in ocean-dwelling plants and animals, and in soils adjacent to oceans. Iodine’s principal role in human metabolism is in the production of thyroid hormones.
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According to the International Olympic Committee, dehydration impairs an athlete’s performance in most events: endurance sports, team sports, power and sprint sports, winter sports and sports with weight classes. Athletes need to be well-hydrated before and during exercise and competition.
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Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that causes involuntary muscle spasms and contractions.
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Table olives, often eaten as a garnish or as a food or salad topping, are the bitter fruit of the olive tree. Olives aren’t very palatable upon immediate harvest and are not usually eaten until they have been cured with salt and water.
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Plyometrics involve power jumping, repetitive bounding and quick force production. When your muscles eccentrically contract, or shorten, then immediately stretch and lengthen, they produce maximal power ideal for athletic situations. It is a fast movement that happens over a short period.
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Setting your treadmill to an incline or running a hilly route definitely burns more calories than doing the same workout on a flat road. Any climb you can do may boost your total burn by as much as 50 percent.
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Managing constipation in a baby can be difficult. A baby who becomes constipated has difficulty passing a bowel movement and stools become firm and dry. She may strain or grunt during the process and stools are often small.
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Seaweed has been used for centuries in beauty and pharmaceutical products. It is sometimes used to treat conditions like metabolic syndrome and osteoarthritis. Seaweed is also a popular ingredient in many Asian dishes. Although rare, an allergy to seaweed can develop in some people when seaweed is eaten or touched.
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Running with a torn meniscus will only exacerbate the injury because the meniscus is knee cartilage, a substance that helps absorb shock during running. Meniscus cartilage also cushions the bones that make up the knee joint, so they don't rub together as you bend and straighten your knee.
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It is important to choose all of your other courses with just as much care as the entree if you are watching your diet. Hot and sour soup may be a better choice for starting your meal of Chinese food than options such as Chinese chicken salad or fried appetizers, such as egg rolls or fried shrimp.
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If you've been to the fish counter of a large supermarket recently, you've probably seen fish you hadn't heard of before, such as Swai. Swai, according to Tightwad Todd of Consumer Reports is similar to catfish.
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Black raisins and white raisins, derived from dried purple or white grapes, are top-notch snacks when it comes to nutrition. Not only are raisins healthy, they’re convenient and inexpensive. Just 1/4 cup of these small, wrinkly fruits gives you a daily recommended serving of fruit.
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Zoloft, or sertraline, is an antidepressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or SSRI, class. Studies show that SSRIs may increase the brain’s levels of melatonin, a neurotransmitter that can promote sleepiness and help correct an irregular sleeping pattern.
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Broccoli, part of the Brassica family, is considered a cruciferous vegetable. Along with cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and kale, broccoli is known for its high concentration of sulforaphane, a sulfur-containing compound with disease-fighting capabilities.
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Diverticulitis is a painful condition that results from inflammation in your large intestine. Inside your intestine, small pouches called diverticula can become irritated when stool accumulates in them. If you have a diverticulitis flare-up, you may experience painful cramping, nausea and fever.
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