Monosodium glutamate is an additive used to enhance the flavor of your food. This white substance is the sodium salt of L-glutamic acid, an amino acid that occurs naturally in food. Monosodium glutamate resembles salt or sugar and is tasteless when eaten solo.
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Apple juice is a beverage typically associated with sound nutrition. However, if you're watching your weight, you'd do best to limit your consumption of 100 percent fruit juices to one small serving a day.
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Levothyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat people with hypothyroidism. The way this medication and similar drugs work in your body may be affected when you eat certain foods -- and soy is one of them. Mayo Clinic endocrinologist Todd B.
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One-hundred percent carrot juice has more nutritional value than soft drinks, which get most of their calories from added sugar. However, the problem with fruit and vegetable juices is that they add liquid calories to your diet — and this can result in weight gain.
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Isopure has been in the business of manufacturing high-protein drinks, smoothies and powders for more than 25 years. Isopure uses whey protein isolate, a favorite protein supplement among bodybuilders, in its products.
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One of the more enduring beauty myths is that gelatin gives you stronger, healthier nails. This claim may help the manufacturers of Knox gelatin successfully market their product to female consumers; however, drinking Knox gelatin or making any other changes to your diet won't help with peeling nails.
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Indoor cycling is arduous, exhilarating, challenging and ultimately very effective. A leisurely hour-long bike ride burns around 298 for a person who weighs 155 pounds.
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Your age and the heart rate at which you exercise are connected. As you grow older, your resting heart rate slows down. Your maximum heart rate -- the top speed at which your heart pumps during physical activity -- is lower at age 71 than it was when you were 51.
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Jogging is a more leisurely form of running. This high-impact, vigorous-intensity exercise may be the perfect calorie burner if you only have 30 minutes of the day to spare. However, in addition to how long you jog, the number of calories you burn depends on other factors, such as your weight and the rate of your pace.
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Brisk walking and jogging are both aerobic exercises that strengthen your cardiovascular system, burn spare calories and lead to better physical endurance. Walking is a low-impact, moderate-intensity exercise, while jogging is a high-impact, vigorous-intensity exercise.
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When you're fighting fat, high-intensity exercise gives you more calories burned per minute, making more efficient use of your time. Indoor cycling is often offered through group classes.
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Vitex, also known as chasteberry is an ancient herbal remedy used primarily to address health concerns important to women, specifically those dealing with the reproductive system.
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Biotin, also known at vitamin H, is one of the B complex vitamins you need to maintain optimal health. According to integrative physician Dr. Andrew Weil, biotin deficiency occurs relatively infrequently. You don't need a large amount of biotin, and it's readily found in several foods.
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Iron is a vital mineral your body needs to function normally. However, the National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements, or ODS, indicates that too much iron can cause serious health complications.
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As you sort through the old vitamin bottles in your medicine cabinet, your only clue to their general age may be the amount of dust on the bottle caps, especially if they don't have an expiration date. The U.S.
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Iron supplements are beneficial for people who suffer from iron deficiency anemia, who don't get adequate amounts of iron in their diet or who simply need extra iron during a certain life stage.
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The notion that vegans and the lactose intolerant cannot get their recommended amount of daily calcium is a myth, says the Produce for Better Health Foundation. Although calcium is closely linked to milk and milk products such as cheese and yogurt, plant-based foods are also calcium-rich.
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Gatorade is a sports drink marketed to both professional athletes and people who make strenuous exercise a part of their lifestyle. Gatorade's nutrition facts label boasts two important electrolytes -- sodium and potassium -- vital to keeping body fluids in balance.
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A Caesar cocktail is an alcoholic drink that pairs vodka with Clamato juice and Tabasco and Worcestershire sauces. Depending on the proof of your vodka and the amount of Clamato juice you use, the calories in this cocktail may vary. Count on between 150 and 177 calories per serving.
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Spring Valley Herbs and Natural Foods has been in the business of selling vitamins, herbal supplements and other natural products for more than 40 years. Based out of Springfield, Missouri, Spring Valley Herbs has an online presence, as well as a brick and mortar store.
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