In soccer, the goalkeepers are the only players on the field with special privileges. While both deliberately playing the ball with his hands and arms and throwing the ball while in play are illegal for the other 10 fielded players on the team, the keeper is allowed to do both within the penalty box.
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Beyond differences in color, the differences between brown rice and white rice largely arise from the manufacturing process. While the outer shell, or hull, of rice grains is removed to make brown rice edible, white rice is produced by further removing the bran and germ layers, then polishing the grain.
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Disruptions in the pH balance of the human body can cause a number of detrimental effects. While your body's fluids are generally held in the neutral range, near a pH of 7.0, the foods that you eat may have an impact on your body's pH balance.
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Whey powder is a common protein supplement made by dehydrating whey, the liquid byproduct of cheese production. Skim milk powder, another milk-based protein supplement, is made by dehydrating milk after the removal of the majority of its milk fat content.
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In soccer, goalkeepers are the only players allowed to deliberately use their hands to play the ball while it is in bounds. To help ensure that such privileges are not used unfairly, a number of penalties limit the keeper's ability to handle the ball.
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For competitive runners, small differences in physiology and muscle development can have big effects on the outcome of a race. While a variety of processes helps to determine your running speed, the size and strength of the muscles in your legs are among the most important.
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Whether on the ground or in the air, a variety of forces contribute to the motion of a ball. Focusing on spherical balls -- such as those used in golf, baseball and basketball -- their size and mass help determine how they travel.
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Despite the numerous health benefits arising from their high antioxidant content, teas can negatively affect your body's ability to use a variety of minerals. Chief among these is calcium, the most prevalent mineral in your body.
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All types of kidney beans are high in protein, fiber and numerous vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, potassium and folic acid. Despite these similarities, the differences between white and red kidney beans are more than skin deep.
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Metamucil is one of many brands of dietary supplements that contain large amounts of psyllium. This soluble fiber plays a number of important roles in your body, many of which might affect your ability to lose weight.
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Gold Medal's Flavacol is one of the most popular brands of butter-flavored popcorn seasoning salt in the world.
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Mr. Noodles is a Canadian brand of instant ramen noodles imported by Vancouver's Anderson Watts, Ltd. These noodles, made by Beltek Foods of Huizhou, China, come in a number of different flavors, including beef, chicken, oriental and vegetable.
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Lupini beans, or lupins, are the seeds of lupinus plants. With origins in the Mediterranean, these high-protein beans are traditionally eaten with beer throughout Southern Europe and Latin America. Due to the bitter taste and high alkaloid content of the beans, special "debittering" methods for lupini beans are common.
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Green and yellow split peas are different varieties of the seeds of the Pisum sativum L., or field pea, plant. Belonging to the legume family, this plant is found throughout the world, with the world's top producers being Russia, China, India, Canada and the United States.
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Vinegar owes its pungent odor and sour flavor to acetic acid, a compound with numerous potential health benefits. As a result, drinking small amounts of vinegar, either plain or mixed with water, can be good for you.
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Whether you are a professional bodybuilder or just starting a weightlifting program, increases in the size of your arms may be taken as a sign of success. While measuring your arm size may seem straightforward, different methods may result in inaccurate measurements.
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For your body to function properly, the pH of your blood has to be held close to 7.4 and generally ranges from 7.35 to 7.45. As any pH over 7.0 is considered basic or alkaline and anything under 7.0 is considered acidic, ensuring that you maintain a slightly alkaline pH balance is important.
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Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C, and it owes some of its tartness to a host of digestive enzymes that occur naturally in the fruit. Unfortunately, these enzymes and vitamin C can both contribute to diarrhea.
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Platelets, or thrombocytes, are cells that are vital to your blood's ability to clot. While a low platelet count, or thrombocytopenia, can arise from a variety of conditions, a variety of vitamin supplements can help prevent and treat this condition.
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While football traces its origins to rugby and soccer, the unique history of American football has resulted in a game that substantially differs from its predecessors. As such, even those who are familiar with rugby and soccer might find football difficult to follow.
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