Just How Hydrated are we, Really?
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Most pop culture watchers will trace the start of our H2O fixation to a 5 million dollar marketing campaign by the Perrier corporation in 1977.
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HEALTHY FOOD
Benefits of Green Tea
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Antioxidants prevent cancer associated cells from attacking healthy cells and can decrease cancer risk.
Read MoreAncient grains – a brand-new grain of truth to better health
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Amaranth, teff, spelt, kamut, freekeh, farro – strange sounding words for grains most mainstream shoppers were unfamiliar with just a few years ago. But now, they are turning the grocery store grain aisle into a hotspot attracting consumers looking for healthier alternatives to wheat.
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Eat these foods for a healthy liver
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Turmeric. Turmeric is an important spice for the liver. It supports enzymes in the liver which help rid the organ of harmful dietary toxins, such as carcinogens. Turmeric also promotes the production of bile in the liver, which helps our bodies digest fats in the small intestine.
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New Study says fruit can lower risk of erectile dysfunction
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A new study says flavonoids can help with erectile dysfunction. By eating certain foods, like brightly colored fruits and vegetables, rich in flavonoids, men could be able to easily cut their risk for the common sexual disorder.
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An excellent source of fiber: whole grains
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Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, corn, or another cereal is a grain product. This includes bread, pasta, oatmeal and grits are all grain products. There are two main types of grain products: whole grains and refined grains.
Whole grains contain the entire grain (bran, germ and endosperm). Ex: whole wheat, oats/oatmeal, rye, barley, corn, popcorn, brown rice, wild rice, buckwheat, triticale, bulgur, millet, quinoa, and sorghum. Refined grains have been ground into flour or meal which results in the bran and germ being removed. This gives grains a finer texture and improves their shelf life. This process removes some important nutrients, including B-vitamins, iron and dietary fiber. Ex: wheat flour, enriched bread and white rice.
Whole grains are nutritious because they have a lower glycemic index. They lead to a smaller rise and fall in blood-sugar levels after a meal than refined grains do. Including whole grains in your diet plan may help you reach or manage a healthy weight.
Whole grains contain important source of many nutrients:
· Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B9
· Folate (folic acid & B vitamin) helps the body form new cells and can prevent certain birth defects
· Iron is used to carry oxygen in the blood
· Magnesium is a mineral that is involved in more than 300 processes in the body.
· Selenium is important for a healthy immune system and regulating thyroid hormone action
It is important to include a variety of grains in your eating plan because grains differ in their nutrient content. Whole grains can be a good source of fiber - refined grains usually are not
Choose whole grain foods that contain one of the following ingredients first on the label’s ingredient list:
· Whole wheat, graham flour
· Oatmeal
· Whole oats
· Brown rice
· Wild rice
· Whole-grain corn
· Popcorn
· Whole-grain barley
· Whole-wheat bulgur and whole rye
Forget fad diets
/Men and women have one thing in common when it comes to weight loss – they will do whatever it takes to get the weight off fast. One method individuals commonly resort to for fast weight loss is fad diets. Fad diets promise dramatic weight loss results but their unfounded promises usually do not result in keeping the weight off long term and are not considered a healthy way to lose unwanted pounds.
Read More3 surprising ways a protein-packed breakfast promotes weight loss
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What did you have for breakfast today? If you’re trying to lose extra pounds or prevent them to begin with, consuming a high protein breakfast may be an answer. There’s more research than ever demonstrating how a high-protein breakfast is being used as a successful strategy in promoting weight loss and/or preventing weight gain both in teenagers and adults.
Read MoreGarlic, onions and chives – oh my! The allure of allium vegetables
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There are certain foods that simply stand out as a nutrient-rich, healthy food. But then, there are those more subtle, less charismatic foods that are just as beneficial in promoting your health but without all the fanfare. This is where allium vegetables come to mind. Forget about those other plant-based foods flashing bright, pretty colors or having a pleasing, sweet taste, these low-key vegetables may be humble but are nevertheless an important part of a healthy diet.
Read MoreWhat is Kombucha?
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You may have been hearing a lot about kombucha, or seen it on the shelf at the supermarket or health food store. But do you actually know what this tea-like drink is? Kombucha is a fermented tea that is often marketed as a health drink. Because it is fermented, the tea has a distinct vinegary flavor.
Read More"Hungry" is a real thing
/Have you ever started getting real snappy with people for no reason at all? Has it always been after not eating for a few hours? Do you feel instantly better once you have a meal? What you are experiencing is the feeling of being “hangry”, a real thing.
Read MoreStudy says low-fat and low-carb diet may not be helpful
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While some diets say eating less fat is better for losing weight, other say eating less carbs is the key. According to a new study, it may not really matter which diet you choose. Researchers were trying to figure out which diet may be better than the other – a topic that has long been controversial. Many people who are looking for a new diet often wonder which diet is best or which one is better than another.
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The positives and negatives of soy
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oy is a protein made from the soybean plant. It has garnered much attention and almost become somewhat trendy in the food and health industry as being a nutritiously edible bean with multiple uses. It is rich in omega-3 fats, B-vitamins, zinc, iron, polyunsaturated fat, fiber, phytochemicals and antioxidants. Soy is most popular among vegetarians as they use soy protein as a replacement for animal protein. Soy can be found in foods such as edamame, tofu, soy milk, and tempeh.
Read MoreWhy It's so Hard to lose weight
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Losing weight and keeping it off is a struggle for many people out there. More often than not, people who have lost weight tend to gain it back rather than keep it off. But why is this? What in our nature makes it easier to gain the weight back than keep it off? Recent research has sought to find out what happens after weight loss that leads to weight re-gain.
Read MoreGot the flu? Here’s what to eat
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Chicken soup. Chicken soup helps you get the fluids you need to boost your immune system. Research shows that eating chicken soup can help with the healing process. When it’s hot, chicken soup can improve the way tiny hair-like parts in the passages of your nose protect your body from bacteria and viruses.
Read MoreFoods NOT to eat ever again
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They say everything in moderation, however with junk food, it's important to stay as far away as possible. Junk food, especially processed foods are simply never a good idea. The problem is, sometimes it can be hard to decipher what junk food is. Some things common sense tell us to stay away from, even though fighting cravings can feel impossible. Other foods seem healthy, but are just junk food in disguise. What should we be cutting from out diet, forever?
Read More5 reasons fat is your friend
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It’s hard to tell from week to week whether fat is supposed to be your friend or your foe. When we talk about fats, understand it’s the type of fat that matters. There are really good, healthy fats for you – monounsaturated and polyunsaturated - and then there are the not-so-good fats you should avoid – saturated and trans fat. Being able to sort out the “wheat from the chaff” or in this case, the “healthy fats from the unhealthy fats” can set you on the path towards making smart choices impacting your health.
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