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.
Iron deficiency-anemia in babies and young children can cause cognitive or other developmental difficulties or delays. According to MedlinePlus, iron-deficiency anemia is most common in babies 9 to 24 months of age.
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Muscle cramps can happen to anyone. They are sudden, intense spasms of the muscles, most often of the legs and feet. The cramps can stop you in the middle of a workout, wake you up in the middle of the night or bother you while you're at work.
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Pan-fried tofu is an easily made dish that can add a huge amount of variety to your diet. Tofu soaks up flavor like a sponge and is best when marinated or dipped in sauce.
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Raw pork can contain several bacteria and parasites, and raw pork sausage is no exception. When preparing pork sausage, take special care to avoid exposing yourself and your family to bacteria such as salmonella and staphylococcus aureus, and to a particular parasite known as trichinella spiralis.
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Contrary to Internet rumors, eating pineapple isn't going to magically dissolve your body fat. Adding more vegetables and fruits, such as pineapple, to your diet, however, does tend to increase your weight loss results slightly, according to a study published in "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" in May 2009.
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Diarrhea is no fun, and sweets are one of many potential causes. Once you've sought treatment for or ruled out any underlying medical conditions, consuming fewer sweet ingredients, particularly those linked with bowel upset, can help minimize your symptoms.
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Amino acids provide a wide range of benefits, from tissue repair to increased metabolism. L-carnitine comes from the amino acids lysine and methionine and helps the body burn fat as an energy source, according to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements.
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Your body needs fat for energy, and to store vitamins, protect organs, regulate hormone production and assist with numerous other functions. Fat should account for a portion of your total calories, with protein and carbohydrates representing the rest.
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More than two-thirds of adults fall short of eating the recommended two fruit servings daily, according to registered dietitian Cynthia Sass.
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As a white food, potatoes are often lumped together with white bread and white pasta, and are considered no-nos when trying to eat healthier. But potatoes are filled with nutrients that promote good health.
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For everyday cooking, few methods are faster or easier than cooking in a wok. A wok is a Chinese skillet with a narrow base and high steep sides. Not only can you cook vegetables and meat in a wok, you can also cook noodles.
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Beans and rice, also called arroz con habichuelas or arroz con frijoles in Spanish, are staple foods in many countries, including the United States. A combination of cost-effectiveness, nutritional value, availability and taste makes these two items a popular meal at any time of the day.
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A low-carb diet, whether it's Atkins, ketogenic or a Paleo plan, promises weight loss and vitality. Not everyone thrives on such a diet, however. Carbohydrates are the body's primary source of fuel -- too few can mean your energy levels plummet.
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Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying molecule in red blood cells. Deficiencies can lead to fatigue, weakness, pale skin and irritability. If you have low iron levels, your doctor might recommend increasing the iron in your diet.
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Nuts can't burn fat -- no food can. Your body uses fat for energy only when the number of calories you consume is less than the amount you need to burn. However, nuts contain nutrients that may promote weight loss by helping you feel fuller longer.
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Although fatty foods contribute to various health conditions, including high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease, these are illnesses that develop over time. You donβt expect to get sick shortly after eating fat. If you do, you might have a gallbladder disease, and it is possible that you have gallstones.
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If you have irritable bowel syndrome, you know how difficult it can be to deal with your symptoms, which may include abdominal pain and bouts of diarrhea or constipation.
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Contrary to popular belief, pork is a surprisingly healthy protein choice as compared to many cuts of beef. It is no higher in calories than chicken or beef, and lower in the saturated fats that make steak something to be enjoyed only occasionally.
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As a healthy carb, pineapple makes a good addition to your bodybuilding diet. It not only satisfies your sweet tooth, but eating pineapple after a heavy workout may also help muscle recovery.
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Savvy cooks don't have to skip out on cookies and other indulgent treats while trying to protect their heart health or their waistlines. You can learn tricks to transform recipes with gobs of butter into snacks with significantly less fat and more fiber, vitamins and minerals.
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