Genmaicha is a Japanese green tea mixed with brown rice kernels and noted for its pleasant roasted flavor. Genmaicha can be made with various kinds of green tea. Research suggests that drinking genmaicha regularly offers many health benefits and helps prevent disease, due to the beneficial polyphenols in the tea.
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There are many reasons to love yogurt: It is rich in probiotic bacteria; it is a good source of important nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, protein, potassium and B vitamins; and it may be more easily digested by individuals with lactose intolerance than other dairy products.
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Composite materials include any products made from a blend of two or more base materials, according to the University of Delaware's Center for Composite Materials. By mixing multiple materials together, manufacturers can combine the best properties of each base component.
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Rusted ice skate blades prevent you from enjoying your time on the ice and may even make it impossible to skate. Poor maintenance and skate storage causes moisture to corrode the metal coating and even the base metal underneath skates.
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Figure skaters need plenty of ankle support to perform difficult jumps and spins. To ensure the feet are properly supported, skaters use boots made from multiple layers of leather.
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Gymnasts combine explosive power, strength and grace to perform routines on each piece of equipment, as well as on the floor. In addition to tumbling and apparatus skills, the gymnast must incorporate dance and flexibility moves into each routine.
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Some types of plastic water bottles contain chemicals that may leach into your drinking water. Bisphenol A, or BPA, is one of the most commonly cited culprits, and is found in hard plastic bottles marked with plastic code "7." Other plastics also pose a potential health threat.
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White wine vinegar consists of fermented ethanol and other sugars, which are aged to form a less acidic form of traditional vinegar. People throughout the world include white wine vinegar in a variety of recipes, and also use it for cleaning.
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Brightly-colored Skittles candies offer a low-fat, fruit-flavored alternative to the standard chocolate bar. Despite their low-fat status, these chewy sweets contain a large amount of sugar, and should be consumed in small amounts.
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Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficit in the world, according to the National Institutes of Health. With so many people suffering from lack of iron in the diet, you may be surprised to find that many multivitamin products don't contain iron.
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A flat foot, also referred to as flatfoot or flatfeet, occurs when the arch of the foot does not arch. The arch may not develop in childhood, and some conditions can cause the arch to fall as well. Many individuals with flat feet experience no associated problems or complications.
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The rectus abdominis muscle runs vertically down the middle of the abdomen. Diastasis recti is a condition where the muscles separate into a right and left side of the abdomen. The condition occurs frequently in pregnant women and newborn babies.
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One of the options on the McDonald’s menu is the Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait. The 7 oz. treat contains 160 calories and 2 g of fat. In addition to fat and calories, the parfait 15 percent of the recommended daily values of vitamin C and vitamin A as well as 4 percent of the iron recommended each day.
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Diarrhea is a condition that describes loose, watery stool that may occur multiple times per day. Causes of diarrhea include a virus, reactions to medications, a side effect to medical treatments or because of medical conditions.
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Docusate sodium is an oral medication used to soften stool. The medication makes it easier to pass stool, especially after surgery or injury to the perineum. Docusate sodium also helps treat constipation and works to reduce straining during a bowel movement.
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Sodium is an electrolyte the body needs to help regulate blood pressure and ensure muscle and nerve cells work properly. Normal blood sodium levels fall between 135 and 145 mEq/L.
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Chest congestion may occur for people suffering from a common cold, viral infection or medical condition. Symptoms of chest congestion include coughing, difficulty breathing and pain in the chest.
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Silica gel packs, used in the packaging process of many products to keep out moisture, come with warning labels. Some of the products that use the packets include leather shoes, food, electronics and medications. By keeping out moisture, this desiccant helps prevent mold, mildew and corrosion.
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Your digestive system uses carbohydrates to create the simple sugars, or glucose, that your body uses for fuel. Your body breaks down simple carbohydrates quickly to provide a form of fast energy.
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Active dry yeast is one form of baker’s yeast used to leaven, or expand, bread before baking. It is sold in pre-measured ¼ oz. single-use envelopes, with three envelopes connected and sold as one unit. It is also available in 4-oz. jars and for bulk use in large bags.
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