In an ideal world, you should be able to get all the nutrients you need from the food you eat. But if you're over the age of 50, you may benefit from taking a vitamin and mineral supplement, says the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Proponents claim kombucha, a fermented tea, is a cure-all, but it may not be as good for you as claimed.
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Most adults in the U.S. carry excess body weight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While there are a number of reasons why Americans are gaining weight, getting too much potassium in the diet is not one of them.
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If you’re trying to add muscle to your frame, supplement stores like GNC have a range of products that can help. While adding calories to your diet is essential for weight gain, to gain muscle and not fat, it must be accompanied by progressive resistance training to see results.
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Whether your goal is to lose, gain or maintain, it all comes down to calories. A 1,700-calorie diet is a lower calorie plan that may help men and active women lose weight, and help inactive women 50 and over maintain weight.
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When it comes to protein choices, most Americans choose chicken more often than beef, pork, turkey or fish, according to the National Chicken Council. While you might be eating chicken, you're probably not eating chicken hearts and gizzards.
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Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, is a common condition characterized by the regurgitation of acid from the stomach up into the esophagus, which causes a burning pain.
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An inflamed colon -- irritation and swelling -- may be caused by a number of different gastrointestinal disorders, including ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or diverticulitis. Whatever the cause, you'll need to avoid eating foods that may cause further irritation.
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The hot sauce you add to your eggs and chili did not cause your ulcer, but continuing to add it may not make you feel any better. Gastric ulcers are caused by a bacteria known as Helicobacter pylori.
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When it comes to choosing a formula for your infant, you only want to provide what's best. Not every infant can tolerate cow's milk infant formula, and you may need to use an alternative such as a soy-based formula. Isomil is made by Abbott Nutrition and is the soy version of Similac.
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Its exotic look may scare you away, but its sweet and juicy taste will keep you coming back for more. The U.S. Department of Agriculture only started allowing dragon fruit into the country in 2008 due to fears of the types of pests the fruit might bring with it.
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Whether you're trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, a 1,600-calorie diet is a fairly low-calorie plan, so every bite you eat must count. To ensure that you meet all your vitamin and mineral needs, your meal plan needs to include a variety of foods from all the food groups.
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People have been eating peas for thousands of years, but sugar snap peas are a fairly new variety, developed in 1979, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The fibers in the pod of the snap pea, unlike those in green, or garden, peas, go only in one direction, which makes the pods edible.
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It can be discouraging to step on the scale and see the number has jumped up several pounds in 12 hours. But such a sudden weight gain is most likely fluid retention, and you may be able to lose it as quickly as you gained it with a few tweaks to your food choices.
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With earnings predicted to be more than $20 billion by 2017, according to a 2013 article published in Today's Dietitian, energy drinks are big business. But if you're buying them, you want to get the one that works the best.
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Sure, a balanced diet focuses on healthy foods, but that doesn't mean you only eat lettuce and carrots. The purpose of a balanced diet is so that you get all the energy and nutrients you need for your body to function properly, with a little room for small indulgences.
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While most diets are geared towards weight loss, some people struggle to keep the weight on. A 3,000-calorie diet is a high-calorie diet that can help those that need to add pounds to their frame. It is also a weight maintenance diet for active men between the ages of 19 to 50.
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Training for a triathlon is grueling, often requiring two workouts a day. In addition to the training, work and family, triathletes also need to find time to eat.
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Too much of a good thing is not always good, as the saying goes. A pescatarian diet includes fish but no other meat, along with fruits, vegetables and grains. The American Heart Association recommends you eat two servings of fish a week for heart health.
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