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.
Celebrities, co-workers and your Aunt Betty all want to detox on fruits and veggies to rid their bodies of toxins. But your body doesn't need a special diet that involves severely restricting food intake to rid itself of toxic substances -- it does this naturally every day.
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Despite the numerous health benefits arising from their high antioxidant content, teas can negatively affect your body's ability to use a variety of minerals. Chief among these is calcium, the most prevalent mineral in your body.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration only loosely monitors the calories and nutritional content of alcoholic beverages, according to the Cornell Daily Sun. Bottles of hard liquor must show their alcohol content, but that is the extent of it.
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Hydrochloric acid is needed to break down food in the stomach and absorb the nutrients, according to the website Food Scout. This type of acid can also help the body fight off parasites, fungi, and bacteria.
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When you're making yogurt, whey is the yellowish-colored liquid that is drained off to give the finished product your desired consistency.
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The name for the pomegranate fruit is derived from Latin and literally means "seeded apple." Only the seeds are edible and are found inside this large, hexagonal-shaped red fruit. An average pomegranate contains about 600 juicy seeds, also known as arils, which are encapsulated in white pith.
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A trace element that's essential for thyroid function, iodine is present in few foods, but dairy foods are one nutritious source of iodine.
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Yellow apples are not as common as red and green varieties; however, they have the same nutritional value and calories. Apples contain natural sugar and fiber, which makes them a good snack food. Common yellow apple varieties include Golden Delicious, Pippin and Crispin.
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The number of calories in a cup of mixed fruit depends on whether you're eating fresh or canned fruit as well as exactly which fruits are included in the mix. Some fruits have a lot more calories per cup than others. For example, a cup of watermelon has only 46 calories, while a cup of sliced bananas has 134 calories.
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Magnesium is an essential part of more than 300 metabolic reactions. You need magnesium to produce energy, synthesize DNA, maintain strong bones and keep your nerves, muscles and heart working normally.
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Iron supplements may be prescribed by doctors to treat iron-deficiency anemia. This anemia is associated with a poor production of red blood cells and not enough blood flowing to the organs and muscles. Iron supplements may be prescribed with folic acid supplements during pregnancy.
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People with type A blood -- whether A-negative or A-positive -- are descended from ancient Asian and European vegetarian farmers, claims Peter D'Adamo, the creator of the Blood Type diet. According to D'Adamo, type A individuals are healthier and lose weight more easily if their diet reflects that of their ancestors.
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It’s unlikely you’ll ever drink an entire five-liter box of wine in a day. However, you may want to know how many calories it contains overall — or how many you’ll be consuming over time.
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Puffed and baked crunchy circles of whole grain, gluten-free, brown rice made with 100 percent natural whole grains, Quaker Rice Cakes, come in a variety of flavors.
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Beans are part of the legume family, which also includes peas and lentils. While there are many different types of beans, they are all highly nutritious. Beans are a low-fat, cholesterol-free food, rich in many minerals including folic acid, iron, potassium and magnesium. They are high in fiber and protein as well.
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Members of the vitamin B complex serve as coenzymes that assist every cell in the human body. They help the body metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats and build DNA for new cells. Without its coenzyme, an enzyme will not function. Vitamins work together in impressive ways as coenzymes or precursors to coenzymes.
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Carb blockers inhibit digestive enzymes that break carbohydrates down into single units of sugar. The carbs that remain in larger units won't make it into your bloodstream because the small intestine only absorbs single sugars.
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Preventing constipation, which is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week, and keeping your bowel movements healthy depends a lot on what you eat. Eating more foods that are high in fiber adds bulk to your stools while keeping them soft, making them easier to pass.
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Fruit scones are buttery and moist, and they almost effortlessly fall apart in your mouth. But be careful. Many of those enormous scones at the coffee shop have more calories than you should be getting from an entire meal. You do have some lighter options if you must splurge on this breakfast pastry.
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A meal containing mainly complex carbohydrates is likely to give you more energy and leave you feeling fuller than a meal containing mainly simple carbohydrates, according to a study published in the "International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders" in June 2003.
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