Broccoli: Putting The Super In Superfood!
Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, which also includes cabbage, cauliflower and cress among other things. All cruciferous vegetables come highly recommended for their nutritional value, but none more so than broccoli. You could do worse than including more of this green vegetable in your diet, and this article will show you […]
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Dairy-Free Dining: Making a Dairy-Free Diet Less of an Effort
There are many reasons why you might want to reduce the amount of dairy in your diet, or even cut it out completely. For some, the reason is allergy-related, for others it is healthy-eating related. As dairy products are generally high in fat, it’s also common for people to cut dairy out for weight-loss reasons, […]
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5 Of The Healthiest Fruits And Vegetables: What Makes Them So Important?
“We are what we eat”, or so the saying goes. Different foods help our bodies to grow, to heal, and to keep the immune system running properly. More than that, they stop our bodies from falling apart: the absence of many different nutrients can lead to various physical ailments. It’s really important to eat healthily, […]
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The Top 4 Benefits of Juicing
There’s a health craze going on right now. It’s not a fad diet that goes against all common sense, though. This trend fits right in with what we already know: that eating more fruit and vegetables helps us get the nutrients we need. This trend is juicing. The main idea behind juicing is that it […]
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What Does “Natural” Really Mean on Food Labels?
We have been led to believe by health organizations, and even food manufacturers, that the word “natural” means a particular food item is healthy and good for us. You probably believe this yourself, right? However, viruses and other debilitating, even deadly, microorganisms are natural. But that does not make them good for us. So what […]
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Why Does Salt Cause High Blood Pressure?
You probably know that too much salt in your diet is bad for you. How much is too much? The American Heart Association recommends consuming a maximum of 1,500 mg of sodium each day. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) suggests eating no more than 2,300 mg of salt on a daily basis. The FDA in […]
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Why Are Processed Foods Bad for You?
Do you love fast food burgers, baked goods and delivery pizza? If so, you are eating processed foods. When you take a bite out of an apple or eat banana, you are enjoying a food that is free of processing (as long as the apple is not dipped in caramel, and the banana is not […]
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Does Sugar Make You Fat?
Sugar tastes oh so sweet, but do we really need it? And is that spare tire around your waist, your neck jowls and upper arm flab caused by eating too much sugar? Research in recent years has shown that your sugar intake can have a definite effect on your body weight, over time. So how […]
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7 Signs That You Aren’t Eating Enough Vegetables
Vegetables play a vital role in proper nutrition. Along with a diet rich in whole grains and fruits, veggies can deliver all of the essential vitamins, nutrients and minerals you need for excellent health. Unfortunately, today’s Standard American Diet (its acronym is ‘SAD’ for a reason) is lacking in healthy vegetables. This is the same […]
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5 Simple Tricks to Help You Drink More Water Every Day
Did you know that simply drinking more water can repel and even treat Alzheimer’s disease? Water flushes your system, and regulates a healthy digestive tract. Water promotes heart health and a strong circulatory system. Your body is roughly 60% water, and uses up some of your water supply each day. That water has to be […]
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