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.
For quality and freshness, it's better to eat yogurt by the use-by date, according to Stonyfield Yogurt. There are a number of reports that say it's OK to eat expired yogurt, but if you're not careful, you risk foodborne illness eating yogurt past its prime.
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Reading a list of additives on a food label can be bewildering. Not only is the list typically lengthy, but the names are also unfamiliar and confusing. It can feel like you're reading hieroglyphics. Although food additives are generally thought of as harmful, not all added substances are dangerous.
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Aloe vera has been used for centuries as a topical skin treatment. Common in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines, aloe can also be eaten, either cooked or raw. The pale green “skin” of the stalks hides the clear “meat” inside the leaves, as well as the natural gel the plant produces, both of which are edible.
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Paleo diet followers attempt to mimic the proposed dietary pattern of early humans from the pre-industrial paleolithic era. This diet consists primarily of meat, seafood, nuts, seeds, non-starchy vegetables and fruit. The typical Paleo diet is high in protein and fiber, low in carbohydrates and moderate to high in fat.
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Everyone has forgetful moments, but when brain glitches begin to occur more frequently, you may experience brain fog. Brain fog can be symptomatic of an underlying health condition requiring a doctor’s attention.
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Fat gets a bad rap, but it's essential to your health. If your body isn't able to absorb fat from the food you eat, you're also not absorbing fat-soluble vitamins and other essential nutrients, which may lead to deficiencies and malnutrition.
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Approximately 2 percent of American adults are underweight, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Weighing too little for your age, height or gender may increase your risk of disease and chronic medical conditions.
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While ice dishes, namely shaved ice, are common around the world, from Asia to Central America, a craving for ice or regularly eating ice cubes may be a sign of a greater health complication.
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In the medical field, clogged arteries are referred to as atherosclerosis. This condition occurs when fat, cholesterol and other substances accumulate on artery walls.
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Fat found in the diet is not all the same. Some types of fat can have detrimental effects on your health, while other fats when consumed in moderation help to reduce your risk of disease.
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If your health care provider has informed you that your insulin is high, you have every right to feel concerned. Insulin is a crucial hormone secreted from your pancreas, and it plays a major role in energy production.
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During starvation the body does everything possible to preserve the brain. The brain has highest priority when it comes to gaining access to essential nutrients and fuel. The brain is, therefore, the last area to suffer from a shortage of food.
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Switching from a diet high in saturated fat to one high in monounsaturated fat may help you lose a small amount of extra weight even if you don't eat fewer calories, according to a study published in the "British Journal of Nutrition" in September 2003.
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Dietary supplements that promise to reverse gray hair may sound tempting, but the truth is scientists have found no way to reverse gray through nutrition. While there isn't much you can do nutritionally to reverse gray hair, you may be able to reverse grays by applying certain substances topically.
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A good source of protein and bone-building calcium, cheese can certainly have a place in a well-balanced diet. Moderation is key, however, because cheese also contains cholesterol and saturated fat, both of which can raise your blood cholesterol levels.
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Eating apples to keep the doctor away may be a cliché, but it has its origins in the truth. Apples provide multiple nutrients and compounds that help promote good health and weight management.
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Chia seeds have been popular in health food circles for years, for good reason -- they're relatively affordable, highly nutritious and have a mild flavor that works in many dishes.
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All colors of chia seed have similar nutritional value. Although tiny, these seeds from the Salvia hispanica plant pack such a nutritional punch that nutritionists call chia a superfood.
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Beef or pork spare ribs are a favorite guilty pleasure for many people because they taste great, but they are high in fat. Being well-educated about the nutritional information of spare ribs will help you to adjust your diet so you can enjoy them occasionally.
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A chest infection occurs when a virus or form of harmful bacteria colonize in your lungs. A chest infection that affects larger airways is known as bronchitis. Pneumonia affects smaller air sacs in your lungs.
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