Although you need cholesterol to produce hormones and the bile acids needed for digestion, high cholesterol significantly increases your risk of heart disease. More than 30 percent of Americans have high levels of LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Air-popped popcorn is one of your best bets for a low-calorie, low-fat, high-fiber snack, advises "Cooking Light." Unlike many less-than-healthy snacks, popcorn is a whole grain that can help you fulfill the daily grain requirement recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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The average adult should obtain between 10 and 35 percent of her daily calories from protein, says registered dietitian Cara Rosenbloom.
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Unless you're careful to include plenty of iron-rich foods in your diet, you might not be getting enough iron. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that nearly 10 percent of 12- to 49-year old women and girls in the United States are deficient in the mineral.
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Quercetin occurs naturally in a variety of brightly colored plant-based foods. This flavonoid compound has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and may help lower the risk of cancer and heart disease while decreasing blood pressure.
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Learn how to control yeast growth on a candida diet, including whether bananas are allowed. Find tips for success, benefits of a low-carb diet, and reasons to avoid certain foods.
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You don't have to give up alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, vodka and whiskey to have a healthy, balanced diet, says "Health" magazine. Because every gram of alcohol contains 7 calories, however, be mindful of what you're drinking to avoid gaining weight.
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The traditional diet of the Japanese residents on the island of Okinawa may contribute to a lower risk of cancer, heart disease and all age-related diseases and may extend lifespan, reported a 2009 study published in the "Journal of the American College of Nutrition."
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If you eat plenty of fiber, you'll be less likely to become obese or to develop diabetes, stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure or digestive disorders like gastroesophageal reflux, reported a 2009 article published in "Nutrition Reviews."
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An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but three apples a day might help you lose weight, claims registered dietitian Tammi Flynn. Flynn developed a 3-Apple-a-Day diet plan that, she says, can help you lose an average of 17 pounds in 12 weeks.
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Developed in the late 1800s, cornflakes became the first commercially available ready-to-eat breakfast cereal in 1906. Popular brands of cornflakes are typically prepared from milled corn, malt flavoring and sugar and contain added vitamins and minerals.
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After practicing as a gastroenterologist for decades, Dr. Hiromi Shinya claims he has discovered the key to better health: a diet heavy in plant-based foods with few or no dairy products or animal-based protein. His theory, which he detailed in his 2007 book "The Enzyme Factor,"
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Chicken and rice is a classic pairing -- nearly every cuisine in the world combines the two in one form or another, from arroz con pollo to fried rice to creamed soup casserole.
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Americans consume a lot of mozzarella -- more than11 pounds per person annually, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. Mozzarella is either fresh or aged, but cookbook author and chef Sara Moulton says they cannot be used interchangeably because the properties and textures differ.
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A popular British breakfast cereal brand since the early 1930s, Weetabix is made from 100-percent whole wheat and malted barley extract. The original variety supplies nearly 4 grams of fiber and 4.5 grams of protein per serving and is a rich source of iron and B vitamins.
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Horny goat weed is one of the common names of Epimedium grandiflorum, an herb that was traditionally used by many ancient Asian cultures as an aphrodisiac and treatment for sexual problems, particularly in men, according to Drugs.com.
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If you've been diagnosed with osteoporosis or low blood calcium levels, your doctor may place you on a supplement known as Calcium Sandoz. Developed in 1929 by Sandoz, a division of the Novartis pharmaceutical company, Calcium Sandoz contains the salts calcium glubionate and calcium lactobionate.
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GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, occurs when stomach acid comes up into the lower esophagus through a weakened esophageal sphincter. Untreated, GERD may increase your risk of esophageal cancer.
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A gluten- and dairy-free menu plan doesn't have to be complicated, expensive or time-consuming to prepare. It will, however, require some advance planning for you to make simple, nutritionally balanced meals that will provide you with adequate vitamins and minerals while adhering to your dietary restrictions.
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Three-Day Military diet proponents claim you can lose as much as 10 pounds in a week on the plan. However, nutrition experts such as British Heart Foundation senior dietitian Victoria Taylor say it's a fad diet that won't lead to healthy or sustainable weight loss.
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