Your body uses vitamins and minerals in almost every one of its natural processes. Without the proper intake of these valuable nutrients, your body struggles to fight off diseases and recover from injuries. The U.S.
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There is a lot of mystery surrounding water – especially when it comes to how much you should drink. Water is absolutely vital for your body’s good health, since around 60 percent of your body weight is water. Dehydration is dangerous, but people can also – on rare occasions – drink too much water.
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Salt and vinegar potato chips, like any flavor of potato chips, should be eaten only in small quantities due to the relatively high amounts of fat and sodium they contain.
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Yellow mustard can provide some protein, fiber and vitamins -- such as vitamin C and many of the B-complex vitamins. It is particularly rich in several minerals that are important for good health.
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Minerals play diverse roles throughout your body, from the metabolism of energy to supporting your immune system. Along with their other functions, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and potassium impact your muscle contractions, which is related to muscle tightness.
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Around 70 percent of the world's sugar supply is extracted from sugar cane, according to website of Sugar Knowledge International. This table sugar, also known as sucrose, is a combination of two simple sugar molecules: the simple carbohydrates fructose and glucose. It is stored in the sap of the sugar cane plant.
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Gatorade was developed to improve the performance and endurance of athletes. (Resource 1) It effectively accomplishes the job by replacing fluids, carbohydrates and electrolytes such as sodium and potassium.
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The myth that it is bad to drink cold water with meals is a variation on a popular rumor that has become widespread both on and off the Internet. On closer examination, however, it turns that it is only that -- a rumor -- and in the vast majority of cases, is not supported by actual scientific research.
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Lemongrass is an herb that was originally grown in India and Sri Lanka. It has a distinctive scent and taste of lemon, from which it gets its name. Both the plant and its extract have been used in cooking and flavoring, as well as for medicinal purposes, for centuries.
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