Can Cranberry Juice Treat a UTI?

Can Cranberry Juice Treat a UTI?

Over 150 million people will experience a urinary tract infection this year. Many of them will, upon diagnosis, race out to stock up on cranberry juice, a traditional ward against and treatment for UTI.

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Eat these foods for a healthy liver

Eat these foods for a healthy liver

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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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. 

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3 surprising ways a protein-packed breakfast promotes weight loss

3 surprising ways a protein-packed breakfast promotes weight loss

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. 

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Garlic, onions and chives – oh my! The allure of allium vegetables

Garlic, onions and chives – oh my! The allure of allium vegetables

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.

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Best Immune Boosting foods

Best Immune Boosting foods

No one likes to be sick, and one of the best ways to avoid this is to make sure our body is running in tip top shape. Making sure you keep your immune system strong can help you avoid getting sick, or get you back to your old self faster. Here are some of the best foods to keep you healthy all winter, and help your body become a disease fighting powerhouse:

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"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.

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More Water Can Help You Lose Weight

Most people would likely feel that they could stand to lose a few pounds. Some have even struggled with weight loss their entire life. One of the major reasons people as a whole struggle with weight loss is a busy lifestyle, where they find they cannot commit to better, healthier habits.  For most, this takes great discipline.   There are tons of weight loss strategies and trends from intermittent fasting and HIIT training, to juicing and detoxing for losing weight.  But what, if anything actually works aside from the right combination of diet and exercise? Well, one new study might have the answer, and it’s a simple one.

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Some high-fat foods may be better than low-fat foods

A new report from the Credit Suisse Research Institute found that more people are opting for whole-fat foods over others like skim, lite, or fat-free. Most of the major health organizations want people to reduce the amount of saturated fat they consume. However, some studies show that people who eat high-fat dairy products may actually be better off.

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