376 articles on "diet"

Composition Of A Good Nutrient Rich Diet

For the human body to function well, it should be fed a good balance of vitamins and nutrients. There are three primary macronutrients which we consume namely protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Without these, our body won't be able to function pro...

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Are We What We Eat?

The phrase “you are what you eat” has been around for ages and still remains as relevant today as it was when it was coined. It simply means that the food we consume ultimately goes on to define us. Our bodies are the sum total of all of the nutr...

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A Weight Loss Secret

Some people have discovered a simple weight loss secret that can help keep you losing pounds even if you have a sweet tooth. Most diet plans allow sugar free desserts, and they can be a delicious way to keep you on track.If you are a dieter who crave...

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Diet Basics...What's It All About?

Diet Basics...What's It All About? by: Gregory Boileau Does trying to understand the diet basics create frustration, fear, and feelings of helplessness about the truth? Do you find that you get sidetracked by all the glitter of most intern...

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The Glycemic Index and Dieting

The Glycemic Index and Dieting by: Protica Nutritional Research The field of nutrition is awash with charts, tables, diagrams, models, acronyms, and abbreviations; more than the average person can memorize. As such, one often comes across someon...

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The Low Carb Diet F.A.Q

When most people think of low carb diets they automatically think Atkins. For obvious reasons. Dr. Robert Atkins formulated the original low carb diet in 1972 and was met a with a hail of ridicule and negativity from the medical community at large.Th...

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Preventing Osteoporosis

Preventing Osteoporosis  by: Kim Beardsmore Last month my 74-year-old mother while walking, tripped on a small tuft of grass, fell - and broke her rib! Her recovery has been painful, debilitating and at times depressing. It also affected my eld...

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Coconut Oil Increases Beneficial Properties in Human Breast Milk

Coconut Oil Increases Beneficial Properties in Human Breast Milk by: Cori Young COCONUT OIL FOUND BENEFICIAL FOR LACTATING MOTHERS... The unique composition of human breast milk fat includes the fatty acids, lauric acid and capric acid, which h...

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Preventing Prostate Cancer

enting Prostate Cancer by: News Canada (NC)-It is increasingly recognized that diet plays a role in prostate cancer, a disease that affects one in eight men. For optimal health, it's important to exercise regularly and eat according to Cana...

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The Best Diet for your Body Type in 5 easy steps

The Best Diet for your Body Type in 5 easy steps by: Helen Laxton Common sense (not to mention professional medical opinon!) suggests that a 'balanced' diet is best for almost everyone. By 'balanced', we mean that you strictl...

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