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.
When you hit a slump in the afternoon, you might be tempted to drink coffee or try an energy drink. Consider reaching for chocolate instead. It is a natural energy booster that contains caffeine and will increase your endorphins to give you a quick pick-me-up.
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Inflammation can cause pain, swelling and redness or a heat sensation, but it can also be helpful. The inflammatory response helps seal off injuries, eliminates bacterial invasions and disposes of damaged tissue. However, too much of a good thing can also cause problems like autoimmune disorders, according to Peter A.
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Red meat is a good source of zinc, which helps keep your immune system and skin healthy. It also contains more iron than most other foods while also being rich in B vitamins you need for making blood and maintaining nerve cells. According to registered dietician Glenn King, the human body can digest red meat.
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The turnip was a daily staple in Europe before potatoes and was a poor person's food during the Middle Ages. Harvested in the fall and winter, turnips are easy to grow. Traditionally cooked in a variety of recipes, you can also eat turnips raw. Writing for "The New York Times,"
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Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, which your body needs to build muscles, repair organs, create hemoglobin and support the immune system. When you consume protein, your digestive system breaks down the protein into amino acids used throughout your body.
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Watercress is in the same family as mustard and cabbage,with a somewhat bitter, peppery taste. The vegetable is full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. A serving has more iron than spinach and provides 312 percent of your daily vitamin K requirements, according to Food Facts.
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Zinc supports your immune system by fighting viruses and bacteria. If you take zinc within 24 hours of the onset of a cold, it might shorten the duration. Growing children, infants and pregnant women especially need zinc. Your body is incapable of storing zinc, so you need to ingest a certain amount daily.
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The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline receives thousands of calls each year regarding the safety of frozen foods, according to the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.
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There are more than 300 types of honey, with each variety classed by the source of blossoms the bees use to collect pollen to make honey, reports the National Honey Board. Acacia honey comes from the black locust or false acacia tree and is usually labeled as American acacia or locust honey in the United States.
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According to "Phytochemicals as Bioactive Agents," there is a lot still unknown about how garlic works, including which of its components are the most beneficial, and which is the best delivery system.
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Your body requires vitamin B-12 to convert carbohydrates into energy. Vitamin B-12, or cobalamin, is one of eight B vitamins that ensure you have a healthy liver, eyes, nerve cells and immune system.
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Vitamin B-12, or cobalamin, is essential for the replication of DNA and healthy nerve cells. It supports neurological function and is crucial in the creation of red blood cells. Stomach acid and intrinsic factor, a substance in your stomach, are necessary for the proper absorption of B-12.
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Prosciutto (pronounced proh-shoo-toe) is a type of ham originating from Italy. Its name comes from "prosciugare," the Italian word for "to dry." Prosciutto ham is sold in two forms. The prosciutto crudo ham is seasoned and air-dried, so it's technically considered raw. This is the most common type sold in America.
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Vitamin B-12 is a water-soluble vitamin available through some foods or as a supplement. Your body needs sufficient vitamin B-12 levels to properly copy DNA, regulate neurological function and replicate red blood cells, according to the National Institute of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements.
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A study in the June 2013 issue of "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" found eating your daily five of fruits and veggies could lead to a longer life span. McDonald's smoothies contain fruit puree, fruit juice and low-fat yogurt, making them one option for getting some of your daily fruit servings.
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Lecithin is a type of fat molecule composed of inositol and choline found in living cells. It is touted as beneficial for many disease, including gallbladder problems, memory decline related to Alzheimer's and relief of arthritis, according to Vanderbilt University.
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The glycemic index ranks food on a scale of 0 to 100. How high and how quickly a particular food raises blood sugar levels determines where a food falls on the scale. The lower the ranking, the less impact the food has on blood sugar and insulin fluctuations.
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