Cooking food in water robs them of nutrients and flavor, while frying adds fats. Harvard Medical School recommends steaming as a healthy alternative that prevents vitamins and minerals from leaching out of food. You can steam-cook rice, vegetables, fish and even meat.
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Healthy bowel movements vary among individuals. Your "normal" might be once a day, while others go only every other day. If your bowel movements are difficult or uncomfortable due to hard, dry stool, you can help soften them. Dietary changes and herbal fiber supplements can help ease constipation.
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Fish oil supplements such as cod liver oil capsules contain concentrated doses of omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats provide anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering benefits that can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, arthritis and other chronic diseases.
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If you suffer from heart disease or have a blood clot, your doctor may prescribe warfarin. Warfarin is a blood thinner, whose purpose is to prevent blood clots from forming or expanding in the blood vessels.
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Scallops are a type of shellfish commonly found in seafood dishes. If you experience any adverse reaction after eating or coming into contact with scallops, inform your doctor immediately.
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Vitamins are compounds that your body needs in small amounts to function properly. These tiny helpers are organic compounds, which contain only certain types of atoms. Organic molecules are made from living organisms, while inorganic compounds such as minerals come from the earth, soil and water.
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Muscle spasms or twitches are common; you might experience one after strenuous exercise, long periods of standing or even while resting. Your muscles require magnesium and other minerals to help them contract and relax. Not getting enough of these nutrients in your diet can lead to muscle spasms.
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Concentrated lemon juice is made by removing water from lemon juice. It is still sold in liquid form but is typically more sour than regular or freshly squeezed lemon juice, so you don't need to use very much to get a tart lemon taste.
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Zinc and magnesium are essential minerals that your body needs from your daily diet. Magnesium is vital to every organ, including the heart, muscles, kidneys and bones. Zinc plays a key role in normal development and growth and keeps your immune system working optimally.
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If you aren't a fan of spinach and broccoli, you can get the same nutritional benefits from wheatgrass. Despite the claim that wheatgrass is a "superfood," NHS Choices dispels the myth, noting that it is equivalent to any other green vegetable.
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Fruit teas are hot beverages that contain real fruit juice alone or infuse the sweetness of exotic fruits with earthy teas, herbs and spices.
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When eaten in moderation, sushi can be a healthy meal -- generally low in calories and fat. Sushi is made by wrapping rice and seaweed sheets around a variety of fillings. A California roll typically contains imitation crab, cucumber, avocado and sesame seeds, while an avocado roll contains only avocado.
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Stiff, sore muscles might be a sign that your daily diet is missing key nutrients. Vitamins help keep your muscles and movement healthy and flexible. Your body cannot store most vitamins, but you can replenish them from the foods you eat.
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Flaxseed oil capsules are a vegetarian source of omega-3 fatty acids. Unlike animal sources of this nutrient, however, flaxseed oil contains a type omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid. Your body must first convert ALA into eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA, and docosahexaenoic acid, or DPA.
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As its name suggests, uric acid is an acidic waste product that your body passes through urine. It is a normal byproduct of the breakdown of foods that contain purines.
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Frozen vegetables are a convenient way to add produce to your daily diet. Frozen food companies package vegetables such as peas, carrots, beans, broccoli and corn when they are fresh, preserving them by deep freezing. Eat Right Ontario notes that frozen vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh.
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Both chlorella and spirulina are freshwater algae -- seaweed -- that are rich in chlorophyll. These tiny algae species are used as a food supplement for the array of health-boosting nutrients they contain. Chlorella and spirulina differ in the type of pigment or coloring compounds they contain.
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You may have seen labels or signs that state food is 'halal.' This means that the food is prepared according to Muslim dietary restrictions. Many practicing Muslims follow these guidelines to purchase foods and food products.
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Seaweed may look like slimy spinach, but this dense green or brown sea vegetable is high in nutrients and packs a variety of health benefits. These include digestive health, cholesterol-lowering effects and weight loss.
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If you are bodybuilding you know that eating a healthy, balanced diet every day is just as important as your exercise regimen. Fish, such as tuna, is a good option because it is naturally low in fat and high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Tuna is also a good source of lean protein.
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