Does ice cream expire? Food-borne illness or food poisoning is the primary danger of eating outdated ice cream; but the date on the container is not the only information you need to decide whether ice cream is safe to eat.
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Springtime is misery time for anyone with pollen allergies. Grasses, ragweed and pigweed may be the chief causes of hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, but big wind-pollinated shade trees make their contribution, as well.
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Skin reactions to laundry detergent are quite common. Irritants or allergens in laundry detergent contact the skin through the large amount of surface area covered by clothing.
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Constipation is most simply defined as infrequent bowel movements or difficulty in passing stools, which are fairly common gastrointestinal problems. According to MayoClinic.com, lifestyle changes such as exercising more, drinking more fluids and eating high-fiber foods can help prevent and alleviate constipation.
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To lose weight you need to take in fewer calories than you use. Berries are good foods for healthy weight loss. These nutritious fruits are high in antioxidants and other nutrients. Yet they are low in “energy density,” or concentrated calories, to help you feel full and satisfied after eating.
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As important as it is to pamper yourself during pregnancy by eating well, getting regular exercise and even taking an occasional trip to the spa, steam heat can be dangerous for your baby. This is a rather “hot” topic in some circles, given the popularity of hot tubs, saunas and steam rooms.
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Wanting to eat fruit, fruit and more fruit is the most common craving pregnant women have. There are different ideas and opinions about what causes cravings and what cravings actually mean, though as of 2011 the scientific evidence is sparse.
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It’s common to experience some swelling of your hands, feet and lower legs, symptoms known as edema, during and immediately after exercise. This is especially true during hot weather, during pregnancy and after eating salty foods, which increases water retention.
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Beans are a non-meat protein that are low in fat and high in fiber. You’d think by now someone would have resolved that one little thing that’s not so lovable -- those embarrassing gaseous emissions. High fiber and complex sugars called oligosaccharides are to blame for this problem.
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Corn on the cob is one of the best eating pleasures of summer. Cooking up good quality sweet corn is simple and quick. Steaming fresh, even frozen ears of corn is the quickest way to cook them and also preserves more nutrients than boiling.
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Avid gardeners will tell you that calcium carbonate is added to soil to increase pH – make soil more alkaline – and also increase calcium levels. Pharmaceutically purified calcium carbonate is an easily available and affordable calcium supplement.
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Almost all fruits and vegetables produce invisible and odorless ethylene gas, “the ripening hormone.” Fruits that produce ethylene gas in larger quantities ripen faster as a result of concentrated exposure.
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A regular exercise program is the best available prescription for independent, active and healthy aging according to the AARP, the National Institute on Aging and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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