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.
Running a marathon requires a dedicated approach to training, including a running, strength training and nutrition plan. While most runners place an emphasis on the specific running workouts, your nutrition lays the foundation for an effective and safe training program.
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There are a number of reasons why your eyes may be puffy and red. But if you suspect the problem is food-related, it may be an allergy, which means any food may be the cause of the eye problem. Consult your doctor to help you identify the specific cause of your puffy, red eyes and how best to treat it.
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A rump roast doesn't have much fat, but the little fat it does have offers much- needed moisture and flavor. Rump roast is so lean that it's often larded with extra fat in restaurants. Cook it with the fat side up so the juices can melt and penetrate the meat, similar to basting a turkey or chicken as it roasts.
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Pre-workout nutrition gives you the energy and nutrients to perform your best, but only if you eat the right kind of foods. Too-large servings or hard-to-digest foods can make you feel sluggish or nauseous, and they can send you to unexpected restroom stops, which puts a damper on your workout efforts.
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Sucralose is a zero-calorie artificial sweetener derived from sugar. Known by the brand name, Splenda, you can use this sweetener for both cooking and baking. According to “Sweet Stuff: An American History of Sweeteners From Sugar to Sucralose,” sucralose is approximately 600-times sweeter than sugar.
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Soy chips are similar in appearance and texture to potato chips, but they're made with soy flour rather than potatoes, and they are also more nutritious than potato chips.
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Creatine is a type of amino acid found naturally in most types of meat, but it is also available as a dietary supplement with an intended use of improving athletic performance or muscle recovery and growth.
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You already know that water is essential to your health, and you probably already get an adequate amount of fluids to meet your basic needs. If you are exercising, however, you need to increase your water intake to make up for the fluid you lose when you sweat.
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Rojak is a vegetable and fruit salad commonly served in Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. The vegetables and fruits in rojak are tossed with a thick, brown sauce. Rojak sauce has the consistency of melted caramel and a complex, sweet, salty and spicy flavor.
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Most men experience prostate enlargement as they grow older, which can cause bladder and urination problems. Also called benign prostatic hyperplasia, an enlarged prostate gland is not cancerous and does not raise your risk for prostate cancer.
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Greek mountain tea, also known as shepherd’s tea, is made from the leaves of plants from the Sideritis species. An herbal tea, Greek mountain tea has been drunk for its health benefits for many years. Also sometimes called ironwart, the tea is still made from freshly harvested herbs in the Mediterranean.
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Whether as a snack on its own or in a peanut butter sandwich, fruit salad or bread, bananas are a staple in the American diet. Even most young children know in order to eat the banana, you first have to peel it. Then, most people toss the banana peel in the trash or compost bin.
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Vegan diets focus solely on plant foods, avoiding meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products. You may opt for a vegan diet for environmental, ethical or health reasons. While a plant-based diet is a healthy choice, some vegan meals can be high in calories.
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Brown rice contains all components of the grain kernel: the outer bran, the starchy endosperm and the nutrient-dense germ. Parboiled rice is processed under extreme heat and steam, forcing all the nutrients from the bran to soak right into the endosperm and germ.
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Chrysanthemum tea is a warm, herbal beverage prepared from dried chrysanthemum flowers. This tea has a delicate, slightly floral aroma and a light, refreshing taste. Chrysanthemum tea has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various internal and external health issues.
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Regular coffee contains high levels of caffeine, a stimulant known to increase blood pressure immediately. Decaffeinated coffee, on the other hand, usually contains little if any caffeine, making it much less likely to raise your blood pressure.
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The origin of chocolate is derived from the cacao bean (pronounced “kuh-KOW”), which quite simply are the seeds of the cacao fruit. According to "Chocolate: History, Culture and Heritage," the use of cacao by humans is well beyond 5,000 years old and was eaten by the Native Americans, Aztecs, Olmecs and Mayans.
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Although frozen meatloaf is widely available in supermarkets, making and freezing it yourself allows you to avoid preservatives and control the meatloaf's fat and salt content. Line your loaf pans with plastic wrap before you press the meat into them. Lift the plastic to remove the meatloaf before you freeze it.
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A hernia develops when one of your organs bulges through a hole or weak area in a nearby muscle or connective tissue.
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Bell peppers provide a crunchy, nutritious snack full of vitamin C when served raw, but this vegetable also works well when when grilled, stir-fried, roasted or steamed. You can eat the cooked bell peppers plain, mix them with other ingredients, stuff them or add them to a salsa.
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