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Xanthine in the Diet
Whether you know it or not, chances are your diet contains xanthines. They’re not found in a lot of foods, but they are in three items you likely consume often: coffee, tea and chocolate. Xanthines are...
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Grocery List for a Raw Foods Diet
A raw food diet usually consists of fresh vegetables, fruits, unroasted seeds and nuts and sprouted, uncooked grains. No food is cooked above 115 degrees Fahrenheit as it's believed to destroy...
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Anti-Inflammatory Food List
Certain foods and dietary patterns can affect inflammation, according to an article published in "Nutrition in Clinical Practice" in December 2010. Choosing these anti-inflammatory foods more often may...
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Recommended Daily Intake of the Food Groups
Eating a healthy diet is key to maintaining your health. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has created a food pyramid by which you can measure the correct amount of different types of nutrients to...
View ArticleHow to Balance Pitta Dosha
Doshas are the metabolic humors of the human body according to the Indian medical practice of Ayurveda. Pitta is one component of the Tridosha system and refers to the fiery aspect of the body,...
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10 Best Foods to Build Lean Muscle
Building muscle is commonly associated with drinking raw eggs and eating exorbitant amounts of meat. Protein is the most important factor when building strength, but in combination with complex...
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The Best Sources of Calcium for Vegans
Calcium is necessary to maintain strong bones, adequate blood clotting and a properly functioning heart, muscles and nerves. Although vegans do not consume dairy products -- the go-to calcium source --...
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Cultural Influences on Diet
We all have soul food: that favorite meal made by Mom or that special dish that was only served on special occasions. Often it's a food that has been passed down from generation to generation. These...
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What Is an Isocaloric Diet?
The isocaloric diet is a moderate-carbohydrate, moderate-fat diet that allows dieters to eat whatever they want as long as they consume the same amount of carbohydrates, proteins and fats daily....
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Foods With Sulforaphane
Belonging to a class of phytonutrients called isothiocyanates, sulfurophane has been studied for its anti-cancer properties. An article published in October 2014 in Molecular Nutrition & Food...
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The Effects of Eating From Rusted Utensils
In the many urban legends pertaining to household items, one of the more obscure is the legend that you can get tetanus from ingesting rust from rusting utensils. The idea that even if a utensil is...
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Food Lovers' Diet
Many dieters will tell you, "I could lose weight if I didn't love food so much." Now there is no excuse. The Food Lover's Diet, featured in "Fitness" magazine, promises to help dieters do just that.
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The Four Characteristics of a Healthful Diet
Healthy eating can seem complicated if you get bogged down in too much detail, so look at the big picture to improve your diet. Eating healthy can mean the difference between feeling energized and...
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List of Foods with Tree Nuts
Tree nut allergies are among the most common food allergies; they occur when the body reacts to the proteins in the nuts it views as harmful. Walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, Brazil nuts and...
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Food Guidelines for Cholesterol
Controlling cholesterol in your body requires staying within guidelines. Discover the guidelines you need to follow for good cholesterol control with advice from a licensed nutritionist in this free...
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How to Compute Body Fat Percentage
Computing your body fat percentage helps to show how much weight you need to lose. Determine how much fat your body has with advice from a licensed nutritionist in this free video.
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Food Portions Serving Size
Just because you're having one sandwich doesn't mean it's one portion or serving size. Find out what makes good food portions with advice from a licensed nutritionist in this free video.
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Foods to Keep Protein Balanced
If your proteins are imbalanced, causing additional weight gain or other effects, certain foods can help restore balance. Relieve yourself of excess protein with advice from a licensed nutritionist in...
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Raw Food Diet Guidelines
Many raw foods such as fruits, vegetables and some meats can be eaten within diet guidelines. Keep your palate full of raw foods with advice from a licensed nutritionist in this free video.
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How to Determine the Glycemic Index of Food
Diabetics need to know the Glycemic index to see how much food will affect their blood sugar. Find out the effects food will have with advice from a licensed nutritionist in this free video.
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