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No matter your age, nutrition is extremely important. Learning how and why to make nutrition a priority is easy and can be a life changing experience. Poor nutrition can lead to a host of health problems, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other disorders.
If you are trying to lose weight, nutrition is vital. The science of the foods you eat holds the secret to whether or not you can successfully lose weight. Similarly, if you are trying to gain muscle or tone up, nutritional knowledge is equally as important.
By supplying your body with the proper vitamins, minerals and nutrients on a daily basis, your body can repay you by allowing you to live a longer and healthier life. Here you can learn about diet plans, superfoods, antioxidants, vitamin supplements and much more. Nutritionists, diet experts and other professionals offer a wealth of information about staying healthy with proper nutrition.
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Reduce your risk of cancer by eating walnuts
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| Love the taste of walnuts? Good news: Snacking on these nuts not only provides you with a healthy bite, but it may help you fight cancer, too. This is in accordance to a new... |
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Lycopene lends health benefits to red fruits and vegetables
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| The color red has long-been associated with strength, health and passion. All of these elements are necessary components for a well-rounded person. It is inevitable that health... |
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Health warnings on caffeinated energy drinks
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| Think that caffeinated energy drink is a healthy afternoon pick-me-up? Some experts disagree and are urging the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require companies to put... |
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Is high-fructose corn syrup healthy or harmful?
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| Perhaps you’ve seen the commercials promoting high-fructose corn syrup. One mom tells another that it’s okay to serve her kids sweet punch by the pitcherful. A young woman... |
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The health benefits of grapes
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| You love plucking them off the vine, their flavor in your wine, or perhaps the sweet and tart taste of their juice. And according to a recent study, it’s not just the flavor... |
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Superdrinks: High in health and antioxidants
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| Pour out your sugary, empty-calorie juice drink and take a sip of something truly good for you. New tasty teas and refreshing juices boast high antioxidant levels and other... |
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Are you at risk of a vitamin D deficiency?
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| All vitamins and minerals play an important role in keeping your body healthy. However, vitamin D is receiving special attention lately due to recent research findings. Read on... |
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Soaking grains overnight can reduce damage associated with...
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| If you’ve changed your diet to include whole grains and minimize “white carbohydrates,” such as white bread and white rice, you should know there is one more thing you can... |
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The nutritional power of purple foods
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| The hue of purple represents luxury, sophistication and royalty. When it comes to your well-being, the regal color also represents a wide variety of health-promoting properties.... |
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Tips to reduce your sodium intake and still keep foods flavorful
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| Whether you are on a sodium-restricted diet, want to cut sodium as a means of disease prevention, or simply want to eliminate that sodium-induced bloating, you really can reduce... |
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New research on the health benefits of cranberry juice
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| Cranberries have long been touted for their ability to ward off urinary tract infections (UTI). But new research also suggests that cranberry juice is just as effective as... |
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Foods rich in CLA increase healthy fatty acids in breast milk
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| You intentionally improve your diet when you are pregnant because you know that your nutrition directly impacts your unborn baby. But did you know that what you eat while... |
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Fueling up for the Olympics: Meals of champions
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| Michael Phelps isn’t just making headlines for his golden ways in the pool: His diet, recently revealed in the New York Post, also has jaws dropping around the world. In one... |
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The truth about the protein in your diet
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| Ever wonder how what you eat is helping or hindering your quest to lose weight, burn fat or get fit? Wendy Chant, MPT, SPN, certified personal trainer and a specialist in... |
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Unhealthy meals to avoid at two popular restaurants
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| Treating yourself to a dinner out? If you are watching your waistline, avoid these dangerous dishes at two popular eateries. |
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Sourdough bread better for blood sugar control
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| Despite the advice to avoid white bread and opt for whole grain types, new research indicates that your best bet – for breakfast anyway – is white sourdough. The type of... |
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Potential adverse effects of flax
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| Flax seed and its derivative flax seed oil are highly touted for their omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a precursor for omega-3 fatty acids. Flax seed is also... |
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The Cubicle Diet: Tips for healthy eating while at work
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| If you are confined to a 9 to 5 job, you know that keeping on track with healthy eating habits can take more work than your biggest project. Between pastry-laden breakfast... |
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Why you need to drink coffee
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| Forget all of the scary stats about caffeine and coffee! The latest research suggests your morning cup may reduce your risk of premature death and protect you from other... |
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Healthy cooking tips for women from Canyon Ranch
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| Spa food of years ago consisted of tiny portions, bland flavor, and unfortunate dining dissatisfaction (who wants to eat healthy if it doesn’t taste good?). However, spa... |
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Prepared foods can be healthful and good for you
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| Not all prepared foods are over-processed, laced with chemicals or otherwise bad for you. Here's how to find those with nutritional merit. |
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Spice up your health with turmeric
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| Already renowned as a “super spice” for its high-antioxidant count, there are now even more reasons to add a dash of turmeric to your dishes. |
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The benefits of beta-carotene
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| Beta-carotene isn’t just good for your eyes. Beta-carotene, the antioxidant long-linked to healthy vision, is now believed to bring a boost to other parts of your body. Recent... |
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High-antioxidant teas: Green tea, white tea, red tea and more
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| Despite the nation’s obsession with coffee house caffeine and the aromatic lure of fresh brewed coffees, brewed teas are steadily rising in popularity. The health benefits... |
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The health benefits of agave nectar
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| The newest sweet buzz in the health food realm is agave nectar, also called agave syrup. A natural sweetener similar to honey and derived from the plant that is used in making... |
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