How does the food we eat give us energy? From the anti-inflammatory benefits of a garlic-rich diet to the digestive impact of oatmeal and berries, understanding nutrient synergy is the foundation of an effective detox diet.
Being sick can make most food unappealing. As soon as you begin to feel better, you'll recover your appetite and want to start eating. Eating healthy food after being sick is essential, because this help restores the nutrients you lost while you were under the weather.
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Your gastrointestinal tract, also known as your bowels, or gut, is involved in the process of digesting, absorbing and eliminating food. From top to bottom, your gastrointestinal tract runs 25 feet in length.
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Almonds share the same benefits as other types of nuts -- they’re high in nutrients and heart-healthy unsaturated fats that may lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Prunes are made from dehydrated plums and are sometimes called dried plums. Both purple and yellow plums can be used to make prunes, which are high in nutrients and dietary fiber. Prunes can be eaten dried as-is, although they are sometimes stewed to make a dessert or are processed into prune juice.
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Salad greens -- the leafy green vegetables that are either too delicate for cooking or traditionally consumed raw -- are a common staple for calorie-conscious dieters and healthy eaters alike.
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Lemons are a citrus fruit characterized by a bright yellow color and sour taste. A lemon is full of nutrients, including vitamin C, beta carotene, vitamin A, folate, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. The peel or rind of a lemon contains essential oils and many of the nutrients present in the flesh.
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If you want to look your best, feel your best and do your best thinking, you have to give your brain high-quality nutrition and superfoods that are good for your body and your brain.
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Intermittent fasting (IF) is one of the most buzzed about diets right now. Learn about what it is and tips on how to do it right.
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If you've strained, pulled, torn or otherwise injured a muscle, eating foods high in certain nutrients may help you heal more quickly. An injured muscle may cause bruising on your skin, muscle soreness, cramps or spasms, stiff muscles, swelling or pain or a grating feeling when you use your muscle.
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A naturally occurring sugar, fructose is found in all fruits and vegetables. It provides sweetness to these foods, but fructose content can vary widely. Vegetables typically contain smaller amounts of fructose than fruits.
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Dried blueberries pack a nutritional punch. They are low in sodium and in calories, offering 127 calories per one-quarter cup, and they contain no cholesterol. In addition, these fruits contain nutrients that are vital for your health. There are many ways for you to enjoy these sweet treats.
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When you're working out hard, you want to see results fast. While supplements such as whey protein and creatine have been proven to help improve strength, muscle growth and recovery, the amount of time it takes to work depends on a number of factors, including your workout routine, age and fitness level.
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Crepes are the French version of pancakes, usually with diameters much larger than traditional pancakes due to their thinness.
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In many Hispanic homes, yellow rice is a meal staple. While recipes vary, yellow rice is usually made with white rice and onions, with spices such as saffron or turmeric added to make the rice yellow. Yellow rice offers some nutritional value, but it can be high in sodium.
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Amino acids build proteins, and proteins are life-sustaining macronutrients. Yet simply calling amino acids the building blocks of protein doesn’t do justice to their value. While some amino acids only make proteins, others fill a variety of roles, from supporting metabolism to protecting your heart.
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Eating more vegetables is supposed to be healthy for you and beneficial for your digestive tract. If the ingredients aren’t handled properly or if you’re not used to the fiber surge, however, your plate of leafy greens can leave you with uncontrollable loose stools.
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Thinking of prepping your meals, but clueless about where to start? We've got you covered. Here's everything you need to know about meal-prepping — straight from the experts.
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We take a look at some of America’s biggest fast food chains to determine the highest-calorie fast food burgers, and determine how those burgers stack up in terms of fat, sodium and unhealthy ingredients.
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Most research has shown that fresh garlic provides a better means of obtaining garlic's benefits, but garlic capsules are an alternative option, especially if you don't like the taste or odor of fresh garlic. Garlic capsules contain concentrated garlic powder, essential oil or powdered extract.
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Pickled ginger, sometimes called Japanese pickled ginger or Gari, is white-beige to pale pink. Made from thinly shaved pieces of young ginger -- before ginger develops its papery skin -- pickled ginger is commonly served alongside sushi.
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