Frequent Urination & Vinegar

Dealing with frequent urination can inhibit your lifestyle, since needing to be near a bathroom all the time is inconvenient.

Brenda Barron
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Oatmeal vs. Cream of Wheat for Losing Weight

Both oatmeal and Cream of Wheat can be part of a comforting warm breakfast, but when choosing a breakfast during a weight-loss diet, you'll want something that is both low in calories and filling.

Jessica Bruso
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Does Salt Intake Affect Urine Production?

One of the numerous functions of everyday life for your body is maintaining the internal balance or homeostasis of the body. Your body has several mechanisms for controlling its internal environment -- from temperature control to energy production to urine production.

Chris Dinesen Rogers
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Nutrition Facts for a French Dip Sandwich

According to legend, the French dip sandwich was developed in the early 1900s by Philippe Mathieu, a Southern California restaurant owner who accidentally dropped a French roll intended for a roast beef sandwich into a pan of hot meat juices, then served the "dipped"

Michelle Kerns
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The Nutrition in Daikon

Daikon radishes come in a variety of shapes, and some are spicier than regular red radishes. Your local grocer, however, most likely carries the type of daikon that resembles a very large, white carrot. These daikons have a mild flavor compared to red radishes, and they're more adaptable in the kitchen.

Sandi Busch
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The Normal Time for Food Digestion

Your digestive process can be as individual as your personality, and a number of factors depend on how food passes from your mouth to your esophagus, stomach, intestines and outside your body.

Rachel Nall
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Nutritional Values of Blueberries & Strawberries

Blueberries and strawberries are not only delicious to eat, they are also filled with nutrients that help control hunger, improve heart health and lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Jill Corleone, RDN, LD
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The Nutrition in Sunflower Sprouts

It may be best known for the beautiful bloom of its flower, but the sunflower is also a source of food. If you've enjoyed eating its seed and using its oil, you may want to consider giving sunflower sprouts a try.

Jill Corleone, RDN, LD
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What Are the Dangers of Soy Lecithin Ingestion?

Soy lecithin is a common ingredient in hundreds of processed foods, including cereals, pasta, breads, soy milk and many meats. Lecithin is also available as a health supplement; proponents claim that it can benefit the heart, brain, liver and athletic performance.

Gord Kerr
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The Nutrition of Pastrami

You might think of pastrami as a New York classic, but it originated in Romania where it was made from goose breast, according to Sarah Green of "USA Today." Pastrami, as most people know it, is made from beef -- usually the belly -- and is soaked in brine, smoked and steamed to make the tough meat tender.

Jill Corleone, RDN, LD
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The Sodium Content of Chinese Food

Traditional Chinese dishes consist of readily available ingredients flavored with ginger, garlic and other seasonings. In the United States, Chinese restaurants often use recipes adapted to suit Western tastes.

Leigh Ann Morgan
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The Nutrition in Raw Kefir

Raw kefir is a fermented drink made from the milk of cows, goats or sheep. Raw kefir is not subjected to pasteurization or other filtration methods, so it contains more bacteria than milk that that has been pasteurized.

Brian Willett
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