You need vitamin C for healing wounds, forming collagen and keeping your teeth and bones healthy. It also acts as an antioxidant, helping to limit cell damage from harmful substances called free radicals. Men need at least 90 milligrams per day, and women need at least 75 milligrams daily.
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You need protein for repairing damage to your body and for proper growth and development, but before your body can use the protein you get from your diet, it needs to absorb it. For this to happen, the protein needs to be broken down during digestion.
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Caffeine is a stimulant found in foods and beverages including coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks and chocolate. Some medications also contain caffeine. Although caffeine can give you energy and help you stay awake, it can cause side effects and may reduce the absorption of some vitamins and minerals.
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It can be hard to figure out just which sugar alternative is the best choice, especially if you're trying to limit yourself to more-natural alternatives. Both organic stevia-based products and erythritol have their benefits, but they should only be consumed in limited amounts to limit the risk of side effects.
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The flesh isn't the only part of the enormous jackfruit that is edible -- you can also eat the seeds. These are roasted, turned into flour or boiled. Sometimes they're canned in curry, tomato sauce, a sweet syrup or brine. Jackfruit seeds can be a nutritious addition to your diet.
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It's no wonder the American Diabetes Association lists beans, such as chickpeas, as a superfood -- they provide significant amounts of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
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Rice noodles can help you add some variety to your diet, as well as a significant amount of the essential minerals selenium and manganese. However, due to their high carbohydrate content, they can also adversely affect your blood sugar if you eat too much of them or pair them with the wrong foods.
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If you love eggs, you don't necessarily have to give them up to follow a healthy diet. A study published in the "British Journal of Nutrition" in November 2006 found that healthy people can eat eggs up to almost daily without increasing their heart disease risk.
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When trying to lose weight, you need to cut calories while still getting enough of the essential nutrients. This means eating 3,500 calories less than you burn through your daily activities for each pound of weight you want to lose. To drop one to two pounds per week, you should eat 500 to 1,000 fewer calories per day.
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Next time you're planning to cook a potato dish, swap out the regular potatoes for sweet potatoes. The type of sweet potato you choose and how you prepare it affect how nutritious it is, but regardless of the type you prefer, these vegetables can be a part of a healthy diet.
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Oatmeal is a nutrient-dense breakfast, whether you consume it dry or cooked. It contains a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan that may help you control your blood sugar levels and lower your risk for high cholesterol, cancer and obesity, according to an article published in "
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Carrots are a nutrient-rich vegetable, providing significant amounts of fiber, potassium and vitamins A, C and K. They also contain carbohydrates, making it possible for them to raise your blood sugar levels.
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The beverages you choose to drink can make a big difference in your weight-loss efforts. Opt for high-calorie drinks and you may find yourself gaining weight instead of losing it, since it isn't hard to consume hundreds of extra calories in a day through beverages. This doesn't mean you have to stick with just water.
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Kids and adults alike often reach for a sports drink to rehydrate after exercising, even if their exercise session wasn't particularly long or difficult. In many cases, these drinks aren't necessary, because water is all you need unless you're participating in strenuous exercise for a long time.
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If you've got bronchitis or another respiratory infection, such as the cold or flu, what you eat and drink may help to at least temporarily improve your symptoms as you're undergoing treatment. Fluids are particularly important, with hot liquids, such as soup, having a slight advantage over cold.
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Going on a restrictive diet can help you lose weight, but, like many other dieters, you may regain that weight as soon as you go back to eating normally. Making more permanent dietary and lifestyle changes can help keep this from happening.
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Juniper berries are used in herbal medicine, and also flavor certain foods and gin. Although they are called berries, they are part of the cone and not a true berry. Most people can safely consume juniper berries in the amounts used in food, but some people should avoid consuming juniper in medicinal amounts.
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The differences between red and black licorice involve more than just color and flavor. The root of the licorice plant is used in herbal medicine as well as for flavoring foods, including some types of licorice candy.
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Even people with good personal hygiene may have a problem with body odor, which is caused by bacteria that feed on sweat. The more you sweat, the more likely you are to develop embarrassing body odor. Some supplements can make you more or less likely to experience body odor.
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Fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, may provide a number of health benefits, including lowering your risk for heart disease, heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, arthritis and cancer. Fish oil supplements may also help you lower you triglyceride levels.
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