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.
Fennel, one of the oldest plants used in herbal medicine, is a native herb of the Mediterranean region. Cultivated since the Middle Ages, fennel has been used medicinally and in cooking across the USA, Europe, Asia and Africa. The fennel plant grows flower clusters, which contain new seeds.
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Vitamin B6, known as pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin the body needs for metabolism, nervous and immune system functions, and conversion of amino acids and other vitamins. Vitamin B6 is water-soluble, but that does not mean it is safe to give to children.
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One of the most common uses for peppermint oil is as a flavoring for various types of candies, including mints, candy canes, peppermint sticks and chocolate confections.
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Citrulline can be obtained from supplements or from foods. Nobel Prize recipient, Professor Louis Ignarro says that when the amino acids -- citrulline and arginine -- are combined, our body's cells are encouraged to produce a beneficial gas called nitric oxide.
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Black licorice candy is chewy and has a semi-firm consistency. It is flavored with licorice root extract that comes from the licorice plant. American licorice is a native, perennial legume that grows in temperate climates of North America, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Brain fog symptoms include forgetfulness, confusion and the inability to think clearly or focus. Some causes may be food reactions, nutritional deficits, hypoglycemia, candida or mineral toxicity. Brain fog describes the experience of feeling like a cloud limits visibility or mental clarity.
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When oranges were first cultivated, orange peels were highly valued. People extracted essential oils from the peels to use in medicines and remedies for indigestion and other illnesses. Orange peels are a source of health-promoting carbohydrates.
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Snacks are an important part of a healthy diet for children, teens and adults. Choosing healthy snacks can be helpful if you are trying to manage your weight, lessen hunger between meals and boost energy. Small, low-fat snacks, eaten throughout the day, may reduce cravings, hunger and impulsive eating.
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Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is a compound found within your cells. Coenzymes help enzymes do their jobs; enzymes are proteins that speed up the rate at which chemical reactions occur in cells.
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Parsley is a member of the carrot family that includes celery, fennel, anise and dill. Parsley root is light beige, shaped like a carrot, but slender like a parsnip. The flavor is described as a taste between celery and carrots with a little parsley leaf and turnip.
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Olive oil and lemon are used individually as health and beauty remedies and, in combination, for a variety of conditions and health complaints. Olive oil is a natural oil derived from the olive fruit.
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