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.
Your body maintains a pH balance that allows your enzymes -- the proteins that carry out chemical reactions needed for cell function -- to work properly. While your body has safeguards to keep your pH within a tight range, your diet may slightly affect your pH levels.
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Gooseberries are a summer delight, coming in green, red and blonde varieties that pack a sweet-tart punch in their small size.
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While fresh salmon is a good source of protein and is rich in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, spoiled salmon can make you sick if you eat it. Before serving your salmon, check to see if it is still edible by examining it thoroughly.
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Although an unlikely and unconventional ingredient, cornstarch helps to ensure a crispy crust on fried chicken that does not fall off. The coating may not be what you expect, however, as it is closely resembles a heavy tempura batter.
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Psyllium husk is a rich source of fiber. This nutrient plays a key role in bowel health by increasing the bulk of stool to help it move through the intestines.
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In an ideal world, you should be able to get all the nutrients you need from the food you eat. But if you're over the age of 50, you may benefit from taking a vitamin and mineral supplement, says the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Sugar goes through a heating process until it caramelizes to make caramel candy. Although you cannot make real caramel without sugar, you can substitute your typical sucrose table sugar for sweeteners that have lower glycemic levels and fewer calories.
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If you've browsed the high-end section at a wine cellar, you may have noticed labels that say "no added sulfites." That designation may not mean much to you, but to a small portion of the population, it means the difference between a relaxing glass of wine and a possible trip to the emergency room. The "sulfites"
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With so many weight-loss supplement manufacturers making unsupported claims, it's normal to question the effectiveness of the supplements you come across. Blocker-type, weight loss supplements prevent your body from absorbing carbohydrates or fat, to promote weight loss through reduced calories.
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Caffeine is a widely consumed substance found in coffee, kola nuts, tea leaves, cocoa and chocolate. Caffeine is also produced synthetically and added to carbonated drinks, energy drinks and over-the-counter medications such as cold medicines and pain relievers.
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Cut from the top of the sirloin, spoon roasts are filled with flavor and are one of the healthier cuts of red meat. The American Heart Association named the boneless top sirloin roast as one of the three types of beef that are low enough in saturated fat and cholesterol to carry the heart-check mark.
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Diet can influence a person's height, but only during childhood -- until about 2 years of age. From the age of 2 to 12 years, stunted growth can be modified in some children, but not all of them. There is no scientific data currently available to suggest that it's possible to increase an adult’s height through diet.
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Sitting down with a green tea latte may help you start your morning or recharge your afternoon. Moreover, scientific studies suggest green tea may have heart-healthy and cancer-prevention properties.
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Blood vessels in the eye may leak and, depending on the location of the hemorrhage, you may not physically see the bleed.
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N-acetylcysteine, or NAC, is the supplement form of the amino acid cysteine, which converts to glutathione, a powerful antioxidant. Supplemental NAC has been purported to treat a number of conditions.
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Cilantro features distinctive, jagged leaves and a strong flavor that is often present in Mexican dishes, but the fresh herb pairs well with a variety of foods. Try cilantro in soups, on sandwiches, in sauces and in your casseroles. Growing your own cilantro gives you constant access to fresh leaves.
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Depo-Provera, also known as the birth control shot, is a method of contraception that prevents pregnancy through the injection of a drug similar to the hormone progesterone. Each injection prevents pregnancy for three months.
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A headache may appear as a sharp, steady pain on your scalp, forehead or temples. The pain may stay in one location or spread out to other areas. If you have migraines, the headache may seem like dull ache that throbs in one location.
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Eggs are highly nutritious and full of protein, vitamins and minerals your toddler needs to help her grow. In the past, however, parents have often been cautioned about feeding egg to a baby or toddler, and recommendations to avoid egg whites were common.
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Facial swelling is a sign of an allergic reaction to vitamin D. Certain symptoms are categorized as severe allergic symptoms, such as a rapid heart rate, feeling faint and facial swelling. If your face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat begin to swell, call 911 immediately.
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