Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
Although it's not entirely clear what causes gallbladder problems, eating an unhealthy diet full of saturated fat and refined flour seems to raise your risk of gallstones and gallbladder inflammation. Fish oil, on the other hand, seems to protect against gallbladder problems, not cause them.
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Your parathyroid glands help to maintain normal blood calcium levels -- between 8.5 to 10.2 mg per deciliter of blood. The parathyroid gland releases parathyroid hormone when blood calcium levels dip below 8.
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When your heart beats and your muscles contract, that's the work of electrolytes -- particles that conduct an electrical charge -- in your body.
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Garlic has a long history of use as a food and medicine. From topical garlic preparations that helped prevent war-wound infections, to its us as an antibiotic during World War II when Russian soldiers ran out of penicillin.
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Lettuce is low in calories and rich in a number of nutrients you need to stay healthy. But if you're not completely digesting the leafy greens, or it gives you stomach trouble, you may not enjoy eating it. Taking your time to thoroughly chew lettuce or eating smaller amounts may help improve digestion.
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One cup of frozen lemonade contains 99 calories and 25 grams, or 6 teaspoons, of sugar. The American Heart Association recommends that women consume less than 100 calories per day from added sugars -- about 6 teaspoons -- and men consume less than 150 calories per day -- about 9 teaspoons.
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Eating a balanced diet is an easy way to fulfill the dietary recommendations and receive the benefits of a variety of macro- and micronutrients.
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Although it's best to get all the nutrients you need through a well-rounded, nutritious diet, it may be necessary to take vitamins if you are deficient in certain nutrients. Those vitamins are supposed to make you feel better, relieving any symptoms of a deficiency you may have been experiencing.
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Carbohydrates are the macronutrient that fuels most Americans, corresponding to an average of 300 g a day and representing over 50 percent of their daily calorie intake. Sugar, grain products and starchy vegetables are the main source of carbohydrates in the American diet.
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Heartburn is characterized as a burning sensation in your chest or throat, and while this is a common ailment, if you experience heartburn more than two times per week, you may have a condition known as GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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If you experience heartburn as a result of eating gluten, it may be an indication of gluten intolerance. Gluten is a protein found not only in wheat but also rye, barley and any foods made from these particular grains. Contact your doctor and work with him to rule out other potential causes.
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When a medical professional determines a breast is dense, it means that the breast has more breast tissue, glands and less fat. A high breast density is a risk factor for breast cancer and a lot of attention has been given to the topic recently. A study published in the 2011 "Breast Cancer Research and Treatment"
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High fiber foods can help with most digestive problems, including constipation. Fiber acts as a stool normalizer. It adds bulk and adds water to soften the stool, making it easier to pass through the colon. See your health care provider If you experience constipation.
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Nitric oxide is an important substance for your cardiovascular and sexual health. Nitric oxide is a gas that relaxes and widens your blood vessels, lowers blood pressure and increases blood flow. Increasing production of nitric oxide protects against cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction.
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Fennel seeds are used in cooking to add flavor to foods, including sausages and fish dishes. Some people also chew the seeds after meals to help with digestion and limit gas. While the small amounts typically used in food are considered safe, using medicinal amounts of fennel seeds isn't safe for everyone.
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Hyperparathyroidism is a treatable condition, but something as simple as diet can also help control symptoms and promote and maintain overall health.
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According to CBS News, caffeine is America’s fuel. More than 50 percent of Americans drink three to four cups of coffee a day, which works out to more than 330 million cups. But that’s just coffee.
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Soy milk is produced from the soybean plant. Although not technically milk, soy milk has provided a dairy alternative for many who cannot or choose not to consume animal’s milk, such as the lactose intolerant and vegans.
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The optic nerve carries electrical impulses from your eye to your brain. Damage to the optic nerve can affect your ability to sight. Several types of calcium deposits can develop in the optic nerve. Calcium deposits may develop within protein deposits in the optic nerve known as drusen.
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Chamomile tea is made from the flower heads of the chamomile plant. The medicinal use of chamomile dates back to the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. Side effects are minimal, but you should consult your physician before drinking medicinal amounts of chamomile tea.
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