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.
A healthy diet will help to boost your athletic achievement, notes the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Athletes such as football players need a wide range of foods to get the protein, vitamins and minerals their bodies need when participating in sports.
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Meal-replacement diets using shakes can help make losing those unwanted pounds a little easier. If you have a difficult time tolerating milk, you may think these types of shakes and diets are out of the question. But there are lactose-free options that can help you lose, too.
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A food allergy occurs when your immune system responds abnormally to proteins in certain foods. When you think of food allergies, foods such as nuts, eggs and shellfish most likely come to mind. While a lettuce allergy is uncommon, it does exist.
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Aloe vera water, often called aloe vera juice, is made from the aloe vera plant, which has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. The water has certain nutritional and health benefits, but the story isn't all good for certain kinds and flavors of aloe vera water.
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Limes may be small, but their juice is packed with flavor and nutritional benefits. They're even credited with saving English sailors from scurvy at sea, hence the nickname "limeys." Lime juice even has more acid and natural sugar content than its close cousin lemon juice.
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For over 100 years, Bragg Live Foods Inc. has been producing natural health products. One of these products is a liquid soy seasoning, otherwise known as Liquid Aminos.
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Normally, your kidneys are able to get rid of uric acid in your blood. But some people either produce too much uric acid or can't get rid of it fast enough, leading to higher blood levels and illness such as kidney disease or a painful form of arthritis called gout.
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You naturally lose up to 100 hairs per day, but excessive hair loss, known as alopecia, can be alarming. You may lose more hair than usual due to genetic male-pattern balding, certain medications, postpartum hormones or nutritional deficiencies.
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Most people need not concern themselves with foods containing latex -- a substance naturally present in some plants. However, latex-sensitive individuals might have an allergic reaction to certain foods. This is known as a cross reaction.
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Whether the abdominal pressure you feel when you're bloated is caused by excess gas or fluid retention, finding ways to relieve it can really make a difference in your day.
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Both L-glutamic acid and L-glutamine are amino acids. And while their names sound similar, and they both come from the same family of amino acids known as the glutamates, they are different.
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The banana and milk diet dates back to 1934, when a doctor at Johns Hopkins University developed it for patients with diabetes. Today it has become more of a fad diet touted for its potential to help you lose weight quickly.
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Weight-loss diets like the grapefruit and boiled egg diet can help you lose weight fast, but you may struggle to keep it off.
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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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Although you can experience acid reflux and gas separately, both of them occurring together indicate gastroesophageal reflux disease, says Harvard Medical School. GERD occurs when the muscles of the lower esophagus loosen slightly, allowing stomach acid or digestive juice to return to the esophagus after swallowing.
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The idea of getting sushi or sashimi fresh from the ocean may sound like a good thing, but this isn't always the case. Tuna, however, is one fish that is relatively safe to eat raw without freezing it first, but not without a small risk to your safety.
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The quantity of fat in the diet is a serious health issue for most Americans. While the Institute of Medicine recommends you limit fat to 20 percent to 35 percent of your daily calorie intake, the average American consumes more than this. On the upside, the right types of fat in the proper amount benefit your health.
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Next time you're in the grocery store, pick up the whole-grain bread instead of the white bread. Whole-grain bread provides more essential nutrients and more health benefits than white bread because it is less refined and still contains the nutrient-rich bran and germ, both of which are removed when making white flour.
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Rich in healthy fats and a good source of fiber, protein, iron, vitamin E and several of the B vitamins, sunflower seeds can be a healthy addition to your diet. But, like anything in life, moderation is key.
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Sulfur, a mineral vital to your health, is found in all body tissues and plays several important roles in your body. According to Phyllis A. Balch, author of "Prescription for Nutritional Healing," it helps resist bacteria and protects against toxic substances.
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