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.
Many people suffer from Candida infections without even knowing it. This yeast can overgrow in your body and cause different unpleasant symptoms that are difficult to diagnose, such as fatigue, bloating, cravings, weight gain, joint pain, acne, depression, mood swings and itchy skin.
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Lactose and sucrose are both common kinds of sugar that feature prominently in the typical American diet. Though chemically similar in many regards, your body digests them differently, using different digestive enzymes. They also have different sources in food.
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Healthy snacking is a great way to curb hunger while dieting. Making those healthy snacks whole grain will add additional fiber to your diet, help you feel fuller longer and will help regulate your blood-sugar levels throughout the day.
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An allergy to mustard is an uncommon food allergy. Common foods that cause an allergic reaction include: fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, milk, tree nuts, peanuts and eggs, according to MedlinePlus.
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As a member of the ConAgra Foods company, David Seeds has been roasting and selling sunflower seeds since 1926. The company produces multiple flavors of seeds including nacho cheese, barbecue, jalapeno, ranch, dill pickle and chili lime.
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Women with PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, can see their symptoms improve by reducing their carbohydrate intake below 40 percent of their daily calories and ensuring that the carbohydrate foods they include in their diet have a low glycemic index -- below 55 -- as reported by dietitian Martha McKittrick.
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Vegan diets exclude all animal products, including meats, dairy and eggs. Because these animal products are high in protein, a low-carb vegan meal planner needs to seek out large amounts of plant-based protein sources.
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The nation's stores of vitamin D have come under more scrunity in recent years, with blood levels of the nutrient linked to a wide range of metabolic functions. Any deficiency in such an important nutrient can have serious impacts on your quality of life, with depression being one such consequence.
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Pineapple is a nutrient-rich fruit packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Learn about its health benefits, nutritional value, and how to maximize its vitamins and minerals.
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When you are creating a detox formulation, consider using baking soda, lemon juice or both to boost your detox efforts in a cleansing drink. Both ingredients are inexpensive and may, in fact, already be in your kitchen. If not, they’re easily found at your local grocer.
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Potatoes are nutritious vegetables that provide vitamin C, fiber and some B vitamins. When you fry them or prepared them with large amounts of cheese and cream, the added saturated fat and calories of these cooking methods eclipses potatoes' health benefits.
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Dental pain can make your life miserable. Eating and talking can be difficult when your mouth hurts. Chipped teeth, swollen gums, and sensitivity to hot and cold are relatively common dental complaints. Aches and pain in the jawbone and gums are also common discomforts.
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Nicotine gum was created to help smokers drop the habit once and for all. Available as an over-the-counter medication at your local pharmacist, nicotine gum comes in a variety of flavors. Despite the benefits that these gums offer, some worry about their nutritional contents.
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Sushi has a long history, dating back some 2,000 years. This artful form of food presentation, which developed in Japan, uses sushi rice to bind or support small pieces of food. Together with the rice, sushi often uses a range of vegetables and raw or cooked fish.
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Iron deficiency without anemia is a symptom complex that is a result of a reduced content of total body iron. It has a prevalence of 2 to5 percent in adult men and women around the world. It can cause fatigue, affect your attention span, your alertness and your learning ability.
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Stevia is a type of herb that can be used as an artificial sweetener. It was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2008 to be sold as an ingredient to sweeten foods. The FDA deemed stevia “generally recognized as safe.
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Marmite is the brand name of a spreadable yeast extract that has been manufactures in England for over 100 years. It has a rich flavor and contains a number of beneficial nutrients. Its main ingredient is brewer’s yeast.
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Oriental rice crackers contain mostly rice and are typically flavored with soy sauce, sugar, seaweed and chili. These crackers are relatively low in calories, making them healthier choices than potato chips, cheese crackers or other fatty snacks.
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While there are a range of reasons why your body may be retaining water, from weather to medication to hormonal changes, your diet may also play a role. A low-protein, high-carb diet may cause your body to retain water, while a high-protein diet helps you get rid of it.
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is a serious staph infection. Most medications typically used for treating bacterial infections, do not kill the stubborn bacterial strains.
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