A girl's teenage years are an important period of physical growth, reproductive development and cognitive maturation. Adolescent girls deal with the pressures of school and social life and an often demanding schedule of studying, sports and social engagements.
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High in fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, fruit and vegetables may reduce your risk for heart disease, cancer, obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Some detox diets promote eating only fruit and vegetables for a period of time to cleanse the system of toxins and improve digestion.
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Made from the Camellia sinensis plant, green tea is a rich source of antioxidants called flavonoids that may have certain health benefits, including a reduced risk of some cancers and heart disease. But green tea also contains caffeine, which can have negative effects if consumed in excess.
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White flour gives a lighter texture to muffins, cakes and cookies and a flakier crust to pies and pastries, but it's not particularly healthy. Also called refined flour, white flour has had many of its nutrients and most of its fiber removed during processing.
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Eating too much of certain foods and too little of others can create an acidic environment in your body. Processed snack foods, sweets, meat, cola, fish and seafood and some types of nuts are examples of foods that have an acidic effect in your body once you eat them.
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If you have frequent colds and flu, allergies, food sensitivities, recurring urinary tract and yeast infections, a persistent cough, skin problems, constipation, irritability, brain fog or fatigue, you may have candida, according to the Candida diet website.
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Proponents of colon cleansing claim that using laxatives, enemas, teas or other specialized preparations can help remove toxins from your gastrointestinal tract and improve your health.
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In nature, some foods, such as citrus fruits, are very acidic, but when they are metabolized in your body, they have an alkalizing effect, meaning they balance the acidity of your body's blood pH level.
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To lose weight, you need to take in fewer calories than you burn. Eating fewer unhealthy foods like refined carbohydrates and sugar and more healthy foods like complex carbs and healthy fats can help. Packed with fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseeds are a nutritious food to add to your weight-loss diet.
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Drinking enough water each day has some pretty significant effects on weight management and weight loss; however, it cannot shrink your belly on its own.
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A class of antioxidants in green tea called polyphenols is responsible for the potential benefits -- ranging from cancer prevention to cholesterol control -- of this health-promoting drink quaffed by humans for thousands of years.
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A regular vigorous workout program can help you reach your weight-loss and fitness goals, but it can also leave you feeling achy for days afterward. Anytime you perform an activity that puts unaccustomed loads on your muscles, you may feel soreness in those muscles from 12 to 72 hours afterward.
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The Candida diet aims to control the overgrowth of Candida albicans, a pathogen that in excess can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as headache, brain fog, joint pain and digestive problems, according to the Candida Diet website.
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Whether you like raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, goji berries or boysenberries, they're all a rich source of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Berries also have the highest per-serving content of antioxidants -- chemicals that fight cell-damaging free radicals -- than any other food, according to Dr.
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Whether used as the base for a sandwich with crunchy greens, grilled chicken and avocado or spread with nut butter and 100 percent fruit preserves, whole-grain bread is a real palate pleaser.
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Swelling in your legs comes from the buildup of fluids known as edema. It can be caused by a number of illnesses, and it can also be a result of standing or sitting for long periods of time, your menstrual cycle or pregnancy if you're a woman, or certain medications.
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Oatmeal, whole-grain bread and pasta and brown rice are all tasty examples of complex carbohydrates. These types of carbohydrates digest more slowly than the simple carbs found in cake, cookies and sugary beverages, as well as fruit and milk, and more quickly than the other two macronutrients, protein and fat.
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You need a little fat, sugar and sodium -- a component of salt -- in your diet for good health. Fat helps cushion your organs, sugar provides a source of energy and sodium is an electrolyte mineral that helps regulate your blood pressure.
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Registered dietitian Joy Bauer gives juicing an A+ for its ability to deliver concentrated amounts of nutrients from fruits and vegetables to your body, but she says consuming too much juice and forsaking a well-rounded diet can result in glaring nutritional gaps.
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A tall glass of ice water with fresh-squeezed lemon juice is a refreshing treat and a nice change from plain old water. It's also low in calories, so if you drink it in place of higher-calorie beverages, it may help you slim down.
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