Your nails and skin can tell you a lot about your health. While there may be a number of different reasons why you're nails are ridged or your skin is dry, a vitamin, or even a mineral, deficiency may be the cause.
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It may be a harmless condition, but a skin rash can be unsightly and bothersome. Unless your rash is caused by a food allergy, there's no special diet or food that's going to help cure your condition. However, there are foods that contain nutrients that might promote skin health and reduce inflammation.
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When you're pregnant, what you eat affects not only your health, but your baby's as well. You may hear advice from different people, from your co-workers to your great-aunt Sophie, about what you should and should not eat when pregnant, such as sesame seeds.
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Evening and late night hunger can be detrimental to a weight loss plan and can often steer individuals in a direction that derails their efforts. Weight loss occurs when there is a negative energy balance, meaning that more calories must be burned than consumed.
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As the saying goes, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." At least that's what the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says about fad diets, which is what you would call the Progresso Soup Diet.
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As a bodybuilder, you may be more concerned with putting on weight than losing it, so typical "diet foods" like rice cakes might not be on your radar. But rice cakes are a good addition to your diet. They're a good source of high-energy carbs and low in sodium to help prevent fluid retention.
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Muscadine is a type of grape that originates from the Southeastern region of the United States. The fruit and its juice are both sweet and fragrant. Muscadine juice has a high concentration of the cholesterol-lowering nutrient reservatrol, making it a healthy beverage choice if consumed in moderation.
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The Slimfast shake has been helping people lose weight since 1977, according to CNN. While meal-replacement diets have been shown to be beneficial to those trying to lose weight, some dieters may have a hard time tolerating the Slimfast drink due to its milk and sugar substitute content, which may lead to diarrhea.
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Discover the health benefits of using cornstarch, from boosting calories to treating hypoglycemia. Learn how cornstarch can be a source of energy and a useful ingredient in cooking.
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Humans have been eating popcorn for thousands of years. The oldest ears of popcorn, dating back 4,000 to 5,000 years, were unearthed in New Mexico in the mid-1900s. Both white and yellow popcorn make a healthy, whole-grain snack, as long as you omit or limit the amount of butter and salt you add.
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You may know it best as the spice in curry that provides its distinctive flavor and yellow color, but turmeric does more than stimulate your taste buds. This little spice has properties that may help you fight off infection, prevent cancer and help digestive problems.
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What you eat not only affects your energy levels, but how you physically feel as well. While adrenal fatigue is not a recognized medical condition, a healthy diet can help make those feeling run down from the stresses of life feel a little better.
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Men have higher rates of diet-related diseases than women, according to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Making healthy food choices will not only decrease your risk of chronic illness, but also improve your quality of life.
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Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the United States, with more than 6.4 billion pounds consumed each year, according to Pacific Lutheran University. If you enjoy eating bananas, but are looking for some variety, consider trying red bananas.
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If you feel as though you need an extra pep in your step, skip the energy drink and instead look at your diet. What you eat affects how you feel, especially your energy levels. To get an extra boost, eat high-energy meals that emphasize whole grains, fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and lean sources of protein.
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A hernia occurs when your inner abdominal muscles weaken, causing the abdominal wall in that spot to bulge out. Surgery for a hernia is common in the United States, according to the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, with about 600,000 repairs a year.
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Pulses are part of the food grain family known as legumes and include foods such as chickpeas, peas, lentils, beans and peanuts. Pulses are an important source of nutrition throughout the world but are not a common component of the typical Western diet, according to the Linus Pauling Institute.
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You might consider sprouts as just a simple topping for your salad or sandwich. But as a germinated seed, sprouts are a concentrated source of nutrients designed to support the growth of the new plant, and including them in your diet can help you meet essential nutrient needs.
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The 90-Day Fitness Challenge was developed by a former husband and wife team, Amy and Phil Parham, from their experiences as contestants on the weight-loss television program "The Biggest Loser."
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Eggs can influence both height and weight. However, it's not because they contain special nutrients. As a source of calories, eggs can help you gain weight. They're also a good source of a number of nutrients you need to grow taller.
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