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.
A healthy diet is the basis for a well-functioning body. Food is the source of energy for all of our bodily functions and directly affects how our bodies and minds function in every stage of life.
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Neuropathy, also known as peripheral neuropathy or neuritis, is a condition caused by nerve damage that may result from illnesses such as diabetes, injuries, infections or exposure to various toxins. Common symptoms include tingling, burning and/or numbness and pain in the hands and feet.
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Like other single-food weight loss fads such as the Egg diet or the Twinkie diet, the Strawberry diet doesn't meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture's criteria for a healthy, balanced eating plan.
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Pumpkin seed, or pepita, oil has several health benefits. A 2008 study published in the journal “Phytotherapy Research” revealed that supplementing with the oil can lower both cholesterol and blood pressure thanks to its phytoestrogens and phytosterols, for example.
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The calorie count for an egg depends primarily on its size, which may vary considerably. A fried egg will have significantly more calories from fat than a raw egg due to the cooking oil. Fried eggs also have a large amount of cholesterol, although this is concentrated in the yolk.
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Soda is generally thought to be a nonalcoholic, flavored, carbonated beverage that is commercially prepared and sold.
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Nutrient density is the vitamin or mineral content of a food per unit of energy. Energy intake, or calorie need, is regulated by satiety and appetite to a large degree.
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Up to 5 percent of the population has or will develop a brain aneurysm, or a weak area in a blood vessel that usually enlarges, according to the American Heart Association. While most do not produce symptoms, up to 3 percent bleed, which can lead to severe brain damage or death if left untreated.
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Wheatgrass is chockfull of chlorophyll, vitamins, amino acids, minerals and enzymes. Many people use wheatgrass juice to boost the immune system, improve energy or as a detoxifier. For the human digestive system to be able to access the nutrients, wheatgrass must be juiced or otherwise broken down.
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Flax seed provides an abundance of nutritional benefits. It is high in fiber, which helps improve your digestive system. Flax seed is also full of alpha-linolenic acid, which is an omega-3 fatty acid that can help combat arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and heart disease.
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Amino acids, which form the building blocks of protein, play a crucial role in your health. Take tyrosine for instance, your body uses this amino acid to produce epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine, brain chemicals that influence mood. Your body can manufacture tyrosine from the amino acid phenylalanine.
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A diet high in soluble fiber can help lower cholesterol and promote healthy blood sugar levels. As the name suggests, this type of fiber dissolves in water, where it forms a sticky, gel-like substance that helps slow digestion. Insoluble fiber is another type of fiber.
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Potassium is vital to a number of body functions, including digestion, metabolism and regulating muscle tissue. However, is it possible for a person to experience hyperkalemia, a condition where a person experiences too-high potassium levels in her blood.
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Its exotic look may scare you away, but its sweet and juicy taste will keep you coming back for more. The U.S. Department of Agriculture only started allowing dragon fruit into the country in 2008 due to fears of the types of pests the fruit might bring with it.
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There is a growing movement to use potassium in conjunction with sodium to treat and soften drinking water. This would cause the level of potassium in drinking water to rise.
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Metabolism is a general term that relates to the chemical reactions that take place within your body, and it is your diet that generally governs how your metabolism functions. Because everyone's genetics are different, peoples' metabolisms also vary.
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If you take vitamins or supplements on a regular basis, chances are you will want to take them along with you when you travel. While vitamins don’t qualify as drugs, there are still things you should keep in mind when packing your pills to go.
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A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach moves up into the chest cavity and presses through an opening in the diaphragm. The most common type is a sliding hiatal hernia, which is when part of the stomach slides in and out of the chest cavity.
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No matter how much weight you have to lose, losing fat is about burning more calories than you eat daily. Incorporating low-calorie frozen meals, like Lean Cuisine, into your diet is one way to keep your calories in check to shed pounds.
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Low-density lipids are known as bad cholesterol to many who suffer high cholesterol. Also known as LDL, these lipids are transported through the blood stream, increasing risk of cardiovascular disease when levels are high. LDL is easily recognized in plasma as a cloudy formation.
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