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.
Sugary soft drinks spike your blood sugar and add several hundred calories to your diet, without making you feel full. Soda is just one type of soft drink; this category also includes fruit punch, flavored fruit drinks, energy drinks, sweetened tea and lemonade.
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The F-Plan Diet launched in 1983, with fiber as the key focus for weight loss. The author of the F-Plan Diet, Audrey Eyton, called for you to consume between 40 and 50 grams of roughage daily, exceeding the Institute of Medicine's recommendation of 38 grams for men and 25 grams for women.
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Everyone produces between one and four pints of gas per day. While flatulence is natural, excessive gas can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Certain vegetables, especially when eaten raw, can trigger gas and bloating in sensitive people.
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Wheat Thins are a baked snack cracker made by Nabisco, owned by Kraft Foods. They are made with whole-grain whole wheat flour and come in a variety of flavors. Wheat thins may be eaten as a snack on their own, or with dips, cheese or toppings.
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You take vitamins to maintain a healthy body and cover any nutritional deficiencies your diet might leave. But, for some people, this healthy body comes at a smelly price.
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A dry, flaky scalp may result from dry skin, dandruff or a more serious autoimmune condition called psoriasis. Good habits, such as regularly moisturizing, shampooing, staying hydrated and getting enough essential fatty acids, can help keep your scalp from suffering from dryness.
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A nutritious 2,400-calorie meal plan is built on a foundation of whole, unprocessed foods. While 2,400 calories is a high enough amount to allow for some discretionary calories to come from foods such as sugars, alcohol and extra portions, about 90 percent of calories should come from nutritious sources.
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Half and half is a mix of half whole milk and half cream. It is usually found in cartons in the dairy section of most major supermarkets. Most often used in coffee, half and half may also be used for baking, to thicken sauces or as an ingredient in ice cream.
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You choose whole wheat bread for its higher nutritional value, but upon reading the labels of many brands, realize they contain no more fiber and just as many added sugars and fillers as white bread. Not all wheat breads are created equal.
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What you eat affects your mental state. Not only do food choices have an impact on your weight and heart health, but they also contribute to feelings of depression or stress. Compounds in certain foods stimulate your brain to produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter that affects your get-up-and-go.
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What you consume right after your workout directly affects your results and recovery. When eaten within an hour of your workout, a combination of protein and carbohydrates helps your body start the repair and refueling process.
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A naturally occurring amino acid that your body produces on its own, L-proline may be taken in supplemental form to lower the buildup of arterial deposits and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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No food you eat has a direct impact on your feet. Your diet can cause health issues, though, which make you more likely to experience joint pain, poor blood flow and nerve damage -- all of which can make foot pain happen.
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Because raw leafy greens and watery vegetables are among the lowest-carb foods available, you can eat lots of salads while on a low-carb diet. A moderately low-carb diet has you consume fewer than 150 grams of carbs per day, and some extremely low-carb plans restrict you to 20 to 50 grams per day.
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The comforting, inviting smell of home-baked bread should be reason enough to try baking at home. Home-baked bread can also offer more nutrients and fewer additives than commercially manufactured breads.
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Kiwifruits, or kiwi, is an edible berry about the size of a chicken egg. It features a fuzzy peel that surrounds a green fruit with black seeds and a creamy white center. Kiwis taste slightly sweet and tangy with a creamy texture.
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A rise in the daily consumption of calories can be blamed for America's obesity epidemic. When you take in more calories than you burn, you gain weight. By 2010, Americans consumed 20 percent more calories compared to 1970, according to "The New York Times."
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When following a diet without soy, dairy or wheat, it may seem you have few choices. Fruits, vegetables, lean meats, plant oils and many grains are naturally free of soy, wheat and dairy.
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When you're watching your waistline, look for snacks high in protein and low in fat. Women who consume high-protein snacks, as compared to high-fat snacks, feel more satisfied, less hungry and eat fewer calories all day long, reported a 2014 study published in the Journal of Nutrition.
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When adopting a raw food diet, you do not have to give up quinoa. Quinoa is treated like a grain in cooked preparations, but is actually a seed that may be sprouted and eaten raw. The seed originated in Latin America, where it has been used for thousands of years.
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