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All vegetables contain protective micronutrients and phytochemicals, but cruciferous vegetables are especially powerful. They are loaded with disease-protecting micronutrients and powerful compounds that promote detoxification. When the…
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When it comes to daily meals of children in your family, two-thirds of the plate should be made up of fruit and vegetables and starchy foods. Fruit and vegetables should be fresh, cooked, or raw, and starchy foods include cereals, breads …
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Sugar and foods that are made up of simple carbohydrates, also described as high glycemic index foods, are associated with inflammation. Diets that are low in sugar and simple carbohydrates have been shown to be associated with…
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Coconut oil has positive benefits in reducing body fat. It contains short and medium-chain fatty acids that can rev up the body’s metabolism. It is also easy to digest and aids the healthy functioning of the thyroid, which is critical to…
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This delicious, guilt-free brownie recipe has mood-boosting foods that your whole family will enjoy. The protein and healthy complex carbohydrates found in the beans can help to nourish your body and balance your hormones to keep you in a…
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One way to measure if you cat is fat is by gauging the fat coverage over the ribs. Veterinary experts have a simple trick: Compare your cat’s ribs to the knuckles of your hand. Hold one hand out, palm facing down, and run the fingers of…
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Cherries are a good source of fibre, and high-fibre foods have been linked to weight loss. Fibre has a satiating effect, keeping you full longer and preventing overeating. They’re low in calories and sugar, and are a low-glycemic fruit to…
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Grapefruit essential oil can stop your body from retaining water, which is one of the main causes of bloating, and can also dissolve fat in the body. The essential oil does this by releasing the stored fat into the bloodstream so your body…
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Eating healthy becomes easier if you have a powerful blender in your kitchen. Even though it’s an expensive piece of equipment, it is well worth the investment because it produces smooth and creamy salad dressings, sauces, dips, smoothies,…
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Weightlifting can support weight loss by building muscle mass. However, you need to use the right technique to lift weights. Improper technique can be responsible for everything from unintentionally exercising the wrong set of muscles to an…
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