You Are What You Eat
Multiple studies over the years have proven that to be fit and in good health you need to have good nutrition. Eating healthy can not only help reduce the risk of major diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer but it can also affect conditions related to sleep, depression, and skin. And of course, it can also benefit your exercise, fitness, and diet & weight loss goals.
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9 Natural Viagra Alternatives to Help Increase Sex Drive in Both Men and Women
Viagra is a popular medication that can help with erectile dysfunction. Natural Viagra alternatives include maca root, oatstraw, fenugreek, and other remedies.
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How Long Does It Take to Die If You Don’t Eat?
People can survive up to three weeks after they stop eating. However, without staying hydrated as well, the human body can only live 3 to 5 days.
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What Foods Help Burn Belly Fat?
To reduce abdominal fat, try lowering carbohydrates and increasing protein and fiber intake. Foods and ingredients that help burn belly fat include red fruits, oatmeal, plant protein, lean meat, leafy greens, fatty fish, apple cider vinegar, resveratrol, choline and others.
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Why Cashews Are Not Good for You
While cashews are fine if consumed in moderation, they aren’t always good for you, especially if you have nut allergies or are at risk for developing kidney stones. Raw cashews are also unsafe because their shells contain a toxic substance that can seep into the nut.
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What Foods Cause Phlegm? 7 Foods
Some types of foods can cause your body to produce excess mucus, which can cause discomfort and irritation. Learn about what foods to avoid and what causes increased phlegm production Check out the center below for more medical references on healthy eating, including multimedia (slideshows, images, and quizzes), related diseases, treatment, diagnosis, medications, and prevention or wellness.
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Heart Healthy Diet: 25 Foods You Should Eat
What foods are heart healthy? Learn what foods help protect your cardiovascular system from heart attack, coronary heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular disease. Plus, find easy meal recipes and menu ideas for more everyday heart benefit.
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Apple Cider Vinegar: Myths and Facts About Benefits and Remedies
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has health benefits for weight loss, blood sugar regulation, and other concerns, but it is ineffective for other things. Consume a few tablespoons of vinegar diluted in water to protect your health. An acetic acid-forming bacterium Acetobacter helps make ACV.
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Vitamins and Supplements: What Can You Take to Fight Inflammation?
Arthritis, intense exercise, and sugary or fatty foods are some of the things that can lead to inflammation. Here’s what you can take or add to your diet to help fight it.
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High-Fiber Foods
Learn about high-fiber foods. From fresh fruits to whole grains, these fiber-rich foods can lower cholesterol, prevent constipation, and improve digestion.
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Benefits of Turmeric
The yellow-orange spice turmeric may be trendy with the wellness crowd. But is it truly a super food? Here's what it can -- and can't -- do for your health.