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Those who are worried about their health often consider cutting meat from their diet. While meat does have some negative aspects, there are multiple nutritional reasons to include meat in your diet.
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Maintaining a healthy diet is key to living a healthy lifestyle. Eating a diet high in saturated fats has been linked to coronary heart disease and is one of the main causes of the obesity epidemic in America.
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After your body has sustained an injury, it is common for it to heal with visible and non-visible scarring. Several factors such as size and depth of the wound, as well as your age, will determine if the scar needs minimal or a large amount of treatment. You have a plethora of options when it comes to treating your scars, and each depends on whether you are treating minor or major scarring.
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Pregnancy can be a time of uncertainty and joy for many women. Weight gain and loss, and how much is safe, is often on many women’s minds. Times have changed from the general philosophy in the past that pregnant women should eat for two. Today, your pre-pregnancy weight may determine how much weight a doctor advises you to gain. Most doctors do not advise women to lose weight during pregnancy, although some women may experience weight loss.
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Athlete’s foot can be painful and uncomfortable, so quick cures are key. The condition, caused by a fungus, grows in damp places and is highly contagious. Since your body will naturally fight the fungus, vitamins can be used to boost your immune system to cure athlete’s foot.
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Hypertension, also known as high-blood pressure, is when the blood pumps through narrowed arteries. This causes the heart to work harder and can lead to a heart attack or stroke if left untreated. Some people can go for years with uncontrolled hypertension. For this reason, regular blood-pressure monitoring is a good idea. Certain prescription medications are used to treat hypertension but can have adverse side effects. Fortunately, there are ways to treat hypertension without drugs.
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Healthy eating and vending machines don’t often go hand in hand. However, if you do your research, you’ll discover that there are some healthy choices you can make. They may not be as good as eating fresh food, but some choices are better than others. So if you’re in a position where you have to rely on a vending machine, understand which foods will be most beneficial for you.
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You may never look at recipes the same. It may actually become like a game to try and figure out how many substitutions you can find with new recipes. You will not only be cooking healthier foods, but you may also reduce the total fat and saturated fat in your favorite recipes. So the next time you want to try a new recipe, or an old favorite, try using these heart healthy substitutions to remove the bad stuff without sacrificing taste.
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Raw eggs are not safe to eat. The Food and Drug Administration warns against eating raw eggs or eating foods that contain them. Cooked eggs, however, can be a healthful part of your diet.
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Maybe your mother told you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Health professionals are agreeing with Mom. A healthy breakfast is the right way to start the day. It helps you be stronger, both physically and mentally.
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You can reduce your chances of developing heart disease by including omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. That’s because omega-3 fatty acids slow down the growth of plaque in the arteries. A great way to get the recommended amount is by eating certain fish.The Food and Drug Administration recommends eating up to 12 ounces (two average meals) twice a week.
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The feeling of happiness and well-being eludes many people. Perhaps it is because their lives lack meaning and a connection to the world around them. It may also be due to hormonal changes, a chemical imbalance or a lack of exercise. A lack luster life causes a tired feeling and general dissatisfaction with life. Whatever the reason, there are things that you can do to lift your spirits and to alleviate exhaustion and boredom.
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