Ways to make water more appealing
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Water is our most indispensable nutrient – we don’t make or store it and without water, it would only be a matter of days before we would succumb to death.
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HEALTHY FOOD
8 myths about dietary supplements
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Each year the dietary supplement industry brings in billions of dollars of sales from an estimated 90,000 products sold to consumers.
Read More10 simple food swaps making healthy eating easier
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These subtle yet unusual changes focus on taking basic recipes and using ingredients to help lower amounts of simple carbohydrates, sugar, salt and fats, while increasing fiber and protein that create satiety.
Read MoreEnzyme rich foods dramatically improving digestion
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Enzymes are small chemicals, usually proteins that act on other chemicals within cells to speed up body processes but are not changed during those processes.
Read MoreWhy you should stop drinking sugary beverages
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Sugary beverages – sodas, lemonades, fruit punch, sports and energy drinks – are all a ubiquitous part of the American culture and yet, how many of us realize just how damaging to our health they really are?
Read MoreBest foods to boost red blood cells
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The most abundant cells in human blood are red blood cells. These cells contain hemoglobin which is an iron-rich protein giving blood its distinctive red color and is responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood throughout our body.
Read MoreCarving out health benefits of pumpkins
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If you thought the main thing pumpkins are good for is making a scary jack-o-lantern for Halloween, you’re missing out on the best part.
Read MoreDo onions make you cry?
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The reason why onions can cause tearing up or irritation of our eyes can be blamed for a chemical released by the onion called lachrymatory factor or LF.
Read MoreCranberry juice – a cure-all for UTIs or not?
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The burning, stinging, and constant need to pee is just about as annoying as it gets. One of the more well-known “cures” and a go-to folk medicine for this condition has been the use of drinking cranberry juice.
Read MoreThe surprising sweet health package of sweet potatoes
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Do not confuse a sweet potato with a yam – botanically they are not the same.
Read MoreWhy family meals matter
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The most important conversation of our lives happens around the family dinner table. Food nourishes life. Sharing it with family, nurtures living.
Read MoreTasty and healthy office snacks you’ll love
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Read MoreSugars’ dangerous effect on your triglycerides
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There are several lifestyle modifications one can take to reduce their levels of triglycerides.
Read MoreThe power of purple produce
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When we pile purple produce onto our plate, this is what we can expect health-wise:
Read More6 ways to ruin a healthy salad
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Here are 6 common things people do that may sound healthy but should be avoided when it comes to fixing a nutritious salad:
Read More7 best foods for people with kidney disease
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Here are 7 kidney-friendly foods that not only meet the guidelines for what is appropriate but also are rich in antioxidants helping reduce free radicals and protect your body.
Read More5 Ways Turmeric Can Change Your Life
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This spice has been found to have tons of medicinal benefits, and below are some of its most popular uses:
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10 reasons why you should give kefir a try
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Kefir (pronounced kee-fer and referred to as “the champagne of milk”) is a cultured milk product similar to yogurt with a pleasantly tart, almost sour taste. It’s fizzy effervescence and natural carbonation gives kefir a light, foamy, creamy texture you have to try to really understand what kefir has to offer.
Read MoreSoothe stress by sipping on tea
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Tea has several qualities working in its favor making it an effective strategy for stress. Here are four ways drinking tea can calm your nerves taking you to a new height of tranquility:
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