Healthy Beverages: Weight Loss, Tea Benefits & Risks

What is healthy to drink other than water? From the weight-loss benefits of cabbage juice and buckwheat tea to the kidney risks of carbonated beverages, explore how daily hydration choices impact your overall wellness.

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Healthy Body Water Percentage

Published Dec,11 2018  |  By Sarah Pflugradt, MS, RDN

What is a healthy body water percentage? It changes for adult males and females, and for children. Here is everything you need to know about how much of your body should be water.

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Drinks High in Potassium

Published Dec,09 2018  |  By Erica Kannall

The mineral potassium is needed in your body to maintain proper heart function and fluid balance. It also plays a part in muscle contraction, regulating blood pressure and maintaining healthy bones. According to the Institute of Medicine, adult men and women need at least 4,700 milligrams of potassium daily.

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What Are Dangers of Juicing Carrots?

Published Nov,29 2018  |  By Marie Dannie

Bright orange, sweet and refreshing, fresh carrot juice can be a good way of getting some of your essential nutrients. Carrot juice is mostly healthy for you, but it can cause some side effects, such as yellowing skin, if you drink a lot.

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Why Do Protein Shakes Give Me Diarrhea?

Published Nov,12 2018  |  By Jody Braverman

While protein shakes give you a boost of protein, they aren't for everyone. Some people who drink these beverages experience side effects, such as gas, bloating and diarrhea, because of ingredients commonly found in the shakes. These include protein, milk-based ingredients, sugar alcohols and fiber.

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What Are the Health Benefits of English Breakfast Tea?

Published Nov,02 2018  |  By Jessica Hendricks

English breakfast tea is a classic black tea blend made from Assam, Ceylon and Kenyan teas. Each black tea variety has an individual flavor profile, but all are are made from the leaves of the Camellia sinesis plant, which also produces the leaves for Oolong and green teas.

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Alcohol's Effects on B-12 Absorption

Published Oct,22 2018  |  By Dr. Brandy Ferrara

Drinking alcohol, even in moderation, can have profound effects on the way your body absorbs vitamin B-12 and, if you are deficient in this vitamin, your health may suffer.

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How Can I Tell When My Body Is Hydrated?

Published Sep,17 2018  |  By Kristen Unger

Hydration is an important aspect of nutrition for everyone, and it is key in maintaining good health and overall well being. Monitor how much water you drink each day but also pay attention to your body for signs of dehydration, such as dark urine color and headaches.

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How Much Prune Juice Do You Drink to Relieve Constipation?

Published Aug,12 2018  |  By Lori Newell

Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders in adults. Initial management of constipation is centered on a high-fiber diet, fluids and exercise. In addition, certain foods or beverages have the reputation of helping to manage constipation -- such as prune juice.

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The Benefits of Dandelion Tea

Published Jun,15 2018  |  By Emily Shetler

The humble dandelion is much more than a weed that invades your backyard every spring. Drinking tea from its roots and leaves has some major health benefits.

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What Are the Health Benefits of Rose Wine?

Published Jun,05 2018  |  By Michelle Powell-Smith

Rosé is the perfect year-round wine, from spring picnics to summer barbecues to fall dinners. [More than 190,000 photos are tagged with #roseallday on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/roseallday/?hl=en), so there are a lot of rosé fans out there!

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