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.
Lunch meat refers to any type of sliced meat, usually sold at the deli counter in the grocery store or in the refrigerated meat case in presliced packages. Also known as cold cuts, lunch meat is inexpensive and an easy-to-prepare lunchbox meal.
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Sweet potatoes are root vegetables harvested in warm climates, including Central and South America and some southern North American states. Overall, they’re healthy vegetables that are low in sodium, fats and cholesterol and a good source of fiber and vitamins A, B-6 and C.
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Peanut butter is made by grinding roasted peanuts into a paste. The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, or NDDIC, reports that foods comprised mainly of fat and protein -- including peanut butter -- are not likely to cause flatulence.
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Autism is a term used to describe a group of developmental problems. Autism Speaks reports that about one in every 110 kids is diagnosed with a disorder on the autism spectrum – a number that could be increasing by up to 17 percent annually.
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Novocain, which is the brand name for procaine, is a local anesthetic that desensitizes the skin and mucous membranes. It is perhaps most known for its use during dental work to numb pain caused by contact with nerves in the mouth and gums.
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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin stored in the liver. Its main purpose is to promote the absorption of calcium and strengthen bones. Only recently are experts discovering far-reaching effects of a vitamin D deficiency, including higher risk for cancer, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and more.
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Hydrocodone is an opiate medication prescribed for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is only available in combination with other ingredients, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, expectorants and caffeine. Hydrocodone formulations containing caffeine are approved by the U.S.
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Caffeine, one of the most popular stimulants in the world, is present in coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks and some colas. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and decreases fatigue by interfering with a chemical in the body that promotes sleepiness.
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A tremor -- or uncontrollable shaking -- which can be triggered by alcohol use, is characterized by fluttering, jerky movements of hands and fingers, and cannot be stopped voluntarily. Tremors can also occur in your arms, head and eyes, and can affect your voice.
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The gallbladder is a small sac-shaped organ primarily responsible for the digestion of fat using stored bile produced by the liver. Some of the most common gallbladder conditions include gallstones and cholecystitis, which is inflammation of the gallbladder.
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Frying is a method of cooking in which food is submerged in oil or fat at a high temperature. Deep frying dates back to the Roman Empire, according to the “Christian Science Monitor,” and is a popular cuisine in the United States, representing much of what’s cooked up in fast food restaurants.
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More than 50 percent of all Americans take vitamins, says the National Institutes of Health, and this number had been relatively solid for about 10 years at the time of publication. The most popular vitamins on the market are B-complex, vitamins C and E.
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Vitamin B-12 is an essential, water-soluble vitamin needed for the formation of healthy blood cells, DNA and neurological functioning. It’s found naturally in abundance in animal products like fish, chicken, eggs, milk and meat. It’s also added to fortified cereals.
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Antihistamines are medications used for the treatment of allergies, cold and flu symptoms, including sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, hives, runny nose and more. These medications are available by prescription and over the counter.
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Vitamin D, known as the sunshine vitamin because of its relationship to direct sunlight, is an essential, fat-soluble vitamin responsible for a variety of bodily functions. Vitamin D’s most popular purpose is to allow the body to absorb bone-building calcium. It’s also involved in immune-system health.
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For most people, acne starts in the teens when puberty hits. Hormones activate oil glands to start producing sebum for the first time. While the purpose of sebum is to lubricate the hair and skin, too much can clog pores, causing acne. Bacteria, dirt and dead skin cells can also clog pores.
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Vitamin D, which is produced when ultraviolet sunlight hits the skin, helps the body absorb calcium, leading to stronger bones and the prevention of brittle bone diseases.
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About 50 percent of Americans drink coffee every day, at an estimated three to four cups per person, according to a 2009 CBSNews.com article. Its popularity is from the kick it provides, says Bennet Weinberg, author of two books on the beverage, arguing that without caffeine, coffee wouldn’t be nearly as popular.
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The difference between French press and drip coffee is that the grounds using a French press are steeped in boiling water while water just passes through the grounds in an auto or manual drip system. Grounds used for French press coffee must be larger and rougher.
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Libido is a term that refers to your sex drive or sexual desire. In men, sex drive is primarily controlled by testosterone. The main source that controls libido in women is not so easily identifiable, making female sexual desire more vulnerable to fluctuation.
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