If you sometimes feel lightheaded, it may be a result of your diet and lifestyle, and you may be able to treat and prevent it by making some changes. However, if you frequently feel lightheaded regardless of what you do and cannot identify why, you should alert your doctor.
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If you have diabetes, you can eat dried fruit for fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants -- just not as much as you could if it were in an alternative form, such as fresh, frozen or canned in its own juice without added sugar. This is because dried fruit is higher in sugar than other forms of fruit.
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Vitamins are classified as being either water-soluble or fat-soluble. There are four fat-soluble vitamins -- A, D, E and K. Excess fat-soluble vitamins accumulate in your body, while the water-soluble vitamins are excreted. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in your fat tissues and your liver.
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The adrenal glands produce dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, the most plentiful hormone in your bloodstream. Your body produces sufficient amounts until around age 25, but levels drop to about one-tenth of that production by age 80. DHEA is the precursor of hormones such as estrogen and testosterone.
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According to "Phytochemicals as Bioactive Agents," there is a lot still unknown about how garlic works, including which of its components are the most beneficial, and which is the best delivery system.
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The glycemic index ranks food on a scale of 0 to 100. How high and how quickly a particular food raises blood sugar levels determines where a food falls on the scale. The lower the ranking, the less impact the food has on blood sugar and insulin fluctuations.
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Lecithin is a type of fat molecule composed of inositol and choline found in living cells. It is touted as beneficial for many disease, including gallbladder problems, memory decline related to Alzheimer's and relief of arthritis, according to Vanderbilt University.
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A study in the June 2013 issue of "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" found eating your daily five of fruits and veggies could lead to a longer life span. McDonald's smoothies contain fruit puree, fruit juice and low-fat yogurt, making them one option for getting some of your daily fruit servings.
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Vitamin B-12 is a water-soluble vitamin available through some foods or as a supplement. Your body needs sufficient vitamin B-12 levels to properly copy DNA, regulate neurological function and replicate red blood cells, according to the National Institute of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements.
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Prosciutto (pronounced proh-shoo-toe) is a type of ham originating from Italy. Its name comes from "prosciugare," the Italian word for "to dry." Prosciutto ham is sold in two forms. The prosciutto crudo ham is seasoned and air-dried, so it's technically considered raw. This is the most common type sold in America.
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Vitamin B-12, or cobalamin, is essential for the replication of DNA and healthy nerve cells. It supports neurological function and is crucial in the creation of red blood cells. Stomach acid and intrinsic factor, a substance in your stomach, are necessary for the proper absorption of B-12.
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Your body requires vitamin B-12 to convert carbohydrates into energy. Vitamin B-12, or cobalamin, is one of eight B vitamins that ensure you have a healthy liver, eyes, nerve cells and immune system.
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Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, which your body needs to build muscles, repair organs, create hemoglobin and support the immune system. When you consume protein, your digestive system breaks down the protein into amino acids used throughout your body.
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There are more than 300 types of honey, with each variety classed by the source of blossoms the bees use to collect pollen to make honey, reports the National Honey Board. Acacia honey comes from the black locust or false acacia tree and is usually labeled as American acacia or locust honey in the United States.
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The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline receives thousands of calls each year regarding the safety of frozen foods, according to the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.
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Zinc supports your immune system by fighting viruses and bacteria. If you take zinc within 24 hours of the onset of a cold, it might shorten the duration. Growing children, infants and pregnant women especially need zinc. Your body is incapable of storing zinc, so you need to ingest a certain amount daily.
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Watercress is in the same family as mustard and cabbage,with a somewhat bitter, peppery taste. The vegetable is full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. A serving has more iron than spinach and provides 312 percent of your daily vitamin K requirements, according to Food Facts.
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Weightlifting helps you lose fat and gain muscle in its place, leaving you with lean muscle mass across your body. But weightlifting alone will not cause you to lose any fat unless you complement it with a strict diet.
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A diet focused on natural, organic food is essential to maintaining a healthy body, but the majority of food is laced with preservatives to make it last longer on supermarket shelves. Some of these preservatives may harm you when eaten in large quantities, explains the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
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If you are asked to play right midfield in soccer, your team is playing a 4-4-2 formation with four defenders, four midfielders and two attackers. You are playing on the right side of the four attackers. You need good stamina, positional discipline and the ability to pass as well as tackle.
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