Healthier drink choices rely on hydration quality, understanding the physiological effects of caffeine, and identifying nutrient-dense alternatives like bone broth.
If your cholesterol is elevated, you're probably looking for steps you can take to help bring it down. When your "bad," or LDL, cholesterol gets too high, it begins to form a waxy, fatty buildup, called plaque, on your artery walls.
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There are a number of foods and beverages you may be used to drinking that aren't a good idea during pregnancy, because they contain chemicals that can harm your developing fetus. While regular black tea is best avoided, you can safely drink decaffeinated black tea during your pregnancy.
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The sports drink Gatorade is a non-carbonated solution formulated to replenish sugar, electrolytes and fluid lost during strenuous physical activity. Although the mechanism is different, fluid and electrolyte losses also commonly occur when you're sick and may contribute to feeling poorly.
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A vegan diet excludes all animal food sources including meat, eggs and dairy. This eliminates a number of common sources for vitamins and minerals, but most vegans make an effort to select other nutritional foods or supplements to compensate.
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Although "healthy" probably isn't the first word that comes to mind when you think of soft drinks, beverage companies are increasingly offering products aimed at the health-conscious consumer -- and one of these is healthier sodas. While these "healthy soft drinks"
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Providing 30 ways to add a little pizzazz to your coffee, Coffee-mate non-dairy coffee creamer comes in 23 regular flavors and seven seasonal flavors. Coffee-mate is available in reduced fat, sugar free, liquid and powder forms.
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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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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the bronchial airways constrict causing shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing and chest tightness. Generally, asthmatics will exhibit sensitivity to environmental factors, such as pollution, animal dander, smoke and exercise.
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Dialysis is the treatment used for individuals with End Stage Renal Disease, or ESRD. Diet is a vital component to living well on dialysis. Dialysis patients may experience a decrease in appetite, which can lead in a decrease in caloric intake resulting in weight loss, notes RenalInfo.com.
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Powdered milk and dry milk are the same product. The names are interchangeable. Powdered milk is liquid milk that has been dehydrated and all the moisture removed. It is available as a nonfat, whole and buttermilk product. Dry milk has advantages and drawbacks compared with regular liquid milk.
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When consumed in moderate quantities, some studies suggest that soy milk can help you lose weight by mimicking hormones in the body that reduce hunger.
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Milk is an excellent source of calcium and vitamin D, but if you have an upset stomach, you should avoid drinking milk and eating dairy products. Gastroenteritis is a general term used for an upset stomach or inflammation in the intestines.
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Monster Energy drink addiction can be a problem for teens, adolescents and older working adults. Adolescents and adults may be consuming this beverage and the drug it contains -- caffeine -- to fight for increased energy and stamina.
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Whether Smoothie King smoothies are healthy depends on your individualized health goals. In general, commercial smoothies contain a wide variety of ingredients, making some options better than others, and Smoothie King is no exception.
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According to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, at least one in ten children has a rashy skin condition known as eczema, or atopic dermatitis. Eczema is considered an allergic problem and is closely linked with environmental or food allergies, including dairy allergy.
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You may think that juice that is not from concentrate is better than juice that is from concentrate. However, if no additional ingredients, such as sugar and chemical preservatives, are added to a "from concentrate" juice, it's no worse for you than a juice that's not from concentrate. "Not from concentrate"
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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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Sipping a cup of tea is a relaxing way to unwind during the evening, but not if the hot drink's caffeine content disrupts your sleep. Reaching for a cup of rooibos, which has a sweet flavor somewhat reminiscent of tobacco, shouldn't disrupt your quality of sleep.
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A healthy diet is key for optimal health and fitness. There are many different types of foods and beverages to choose from -- everything from diet fads to tropical smoothies. Many beverages claim to provide a healthy boost either before or after a workout. Booster Juice is one of them.
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Lemons are a citrus fruit that originates from Southeast Asia. In addition to eating lemons, some people use lemon juice as a way to treat health conditions. These fruits contain many nutrients, including vitamin C, an antioxidant that may provide health benefits, including potential protection for your eyes.
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