Archive for the ‘Nutrition’ Category
It’s probably not surprising to learn that the strawberry is the most popular type of berry fruit in the world. There are more than six hundred varieties of strawberries—all of which differ in size, flavor, and texture—but all varieties do all have the characteristic heart shape and red skin with yellow seeds and leafy green
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Cardamom is native to the evergreen forests of India. This spice is commonly used in Indian cuisine, but it has also made its way into Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for mouth ulcers, digestive problems, and even depression. Some of the health benefits of this peppery, citrusy spice are now making their way into modern
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Protein is an important part of our diets. Our body needs plenty of it to create connective tissue, build muscle, aid digestion, and guide thousands of body functions and processes through the use of hormones and enzymes. There are essential amino acids that must come to us from the foods we eat as our body
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The raspberry is called an aggregate fruit because each one is made of smaller seed-containing fruits called drupelets, all of which are arranged around a hollow center. The most common type of raspberry is red-pink in color; they can actually come in a range of colors including purple, black, orange, yellow, and white. Both loganberries
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By Lauren Rae TRYM Fitness, CPT & Sunwarrior contributing writer You’ve decided to make a life change. It’s time to discover and reach your new fitness goals once and for all! Whether your goals include gaining, maintaining, or losing weight, adding resistance training and building lean muscle mass is an absolute must. However, beginning a
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Papayas are pear-shaped fruits that can be as long as twenty inches, but those in typical supermarkets are about seven inches and weigh about a pound. The soft fruit of the papaya is a deep orange color with either yellow or pink hues and a sweet taste. Papayas contain round black seeds that are surrounded
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by Jennifer Novakovich Lycopene, the major carotenoid in tomatoes, is an up-and-coming power house nutrient with an impressive spectrum of health benefits. Evidence is accumulating on lycopene’s protective effects on many chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer; it is currently a hot area for modern nutritional research. Want to know more about why tomatoes
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Vegans don’t always get the best rep when it comes to being sexy though more and more actors, musicians, and athletes are beginning to change the old stereotypes of hairy, scrawny hippies. Eating more fruits and vegetables can be sexy. Fruits and vegetables provide carotenoids that make skin tone appear healthier. That healthy glow many
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Living a plant-based lifestyle offers so many delicious options for dishes, smoothies, and snacks filled with the earth’s natural goodness! But just how effective is tap water for removing dirt, pesticides, bacteria, and the sticky finger prints of everyone who has handled your produce from mother earth to your kitchen sink?
Drew Canole, America’s number 1 Fitness Coach and Expert, talks hydration. We all know it’s super important when it comes to exercise, but it makes everything better from just making it through your work day to running a marathon. Maximize your nutrition and hydration needs with coconut water, aloe, and Liquid Vitamin Mineral Rush. http://www.facebook.com/sunwarrior
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by Jennifer Novakovich Have you been thinking of switching to a plant-based diet but still haven’t fully committed to it? Or maybe you’re curious about why people choose that lifestyle? This article will give you the two reasons why I chose to be vegan, and why I think it’s important for more people to convert
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Whey protein is a by-product of cheese making. The globular protein is left over and becomes a waste product for the cheese industry, Rather than dump the leftovers, the industry has invented a way to market and sell it. However, excessive consumption of whey protein has been linked to several unwanted health conditions that most
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by Bree West Oranges are round citrus fruits that range in size and are one of the most popular fruits in the world. There are two main categories of oranges, the sweet and the bitter, with the sweet being the most common. The most popular varieties of oranges include Valencia, navel, and Jaffa oranges—as well
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Peaches are round, fuzzy-skinned fruits that have a hard pit inside. There are two main types of peaches, freestone and clingstone, which are named for their respective ease in removing the inside pit. Peaches are originally from China and from there were introduced to the Middle East where they eventually spread to Europe. Later, Spanish
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By Zain Saraswati Jamal We all go through moments when we feel lazy, unconfident, unsuccessful, fatigued, depressed, anxious, frustrated, emotional, burnt out, and so on, but what if there was a way to overcome these feelings in a natural way, free of addictive tendencies, pharmaceuticals, or therapy so that we could get back to our
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by Bree West Made by dehydrating grapes, raisins have wrinkled skins and a sweet, chewy fruit. They are produced by one of three commercial methods: sun-dried (natural), artificially dried (dipped), and sulfur dioxide-treated (golden). The most common varieties include the Thompson Seedless (called Sultana outside of the U.S.), Malaga, and Muscat. While the colors of
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by Jennifer Novakovich Since curcumin, a bioactive ingredient in turmeric, was discovered, it has been shown to have some amazing health benefits with a wide range of physiological effects. Curcumin has been demonstrated to be antibacterial, cholesterol-lowering, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-arthritic, etc. It has also been shown to protect against kidney disease, arsenic exposure, and
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Diabetes is not a small problem. This disease has turned into a growing trend in both first and third world countries as modern processes give humanity greater access to richer foods while also providing for a more sedentary lifestyle. We are slowly eating and sitting our way into a devastating disease. In the U.S. alone
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Plums are close relatives to peaches, nectarines, and almonds. Like these other fruits, plums contain a hard pit, or stone, in its center surrounded by the soft fruit, all of which is contained inside a thin skin. Plums vary in size, shape, and color depending on the variety, with some as small as a cherry
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by Kerry Potter As our society becomes more and more health conscious and obsesses over the latest diet or health trends, how is it that at the other end of the spectrum obesity and onset of diseases at a younger age seem to be on the rise? Where is the balance? Even though I think
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Many years ago I was a young naval officer on my first tour of duty in Vietnam. We were off the coast of DaNang and I assumed the watch as Officer of the Deck, which meant I had the ship totally at my command. The Captain gave me the order to not let any other
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Certain nutritional strategies can really support performance, recovery, and adaptation. Despite that, many athletes and coaches remain poorly aware of the role of nutrition while training and competing. Out of the athletes who are aware, many are unsure of what and when to eat to support their efforts. This article will be a guide for
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by Bree West A well-known tropical fruit, the pineapple looks like a big green pine cone, which is where this fruit got its name. Pineapples have a tough and somewhat waxy rind that can range in colors from green to yellow, orange-yellow, and even a little bit of a red when the fruit is ripe.
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by Bree West Lemons are small, oval shaped, bright yellow fruits belonging to the Rutaceae family and. They have a characteristic, sour smell and taste, and are acidic and tart, but still quite refreshing! Lemons contain mainly sugars and fruit acids, particularly citric acid. The peel of the lemon has two layers, the outermost layer
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The mango is a tropical fruit with a smooth green skin that develops patches of yellow and red as it ripens. The sweet fruit is especially juicy when it’s ripe and the seed in the mango is larger than any other seed in the fruit kingdom; it’s flat and nearly as large and wide as
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Dandelion is most often thought of as a pesky weed that takes over in lawns, gardens, meadows, and even pops up in cracked sidewalks and pavement. It is invasive and pervasive. Lucky for us, it is also an excellent food and herbal medicine that anyone can find, grow, and put to use. Dandelion is a
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Kiwifruit is native to China, where it has been eaten for many thousands of years. In the twentieth century, kiwi seeds were taken to New Zealand from China by missionaries. Originally called yang tao by the Chinese, the fruit’s name changed to Chinese gooseberries in New Zealand, and eventually to kiwifruit (to honor the national
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by Kerry Potter As a dietitian who specializes in diabetes, I am a strong promoter of more holistic options to prevent complications of diabetes before exploring the use of medications. So what is Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and what contributes to the development of the disease? Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by high blood
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Like cucumbers and squash, honeydew and other melons belong to the Cucurbitaceae family and grow on vines. Honeydew is oval shaped, has a cream colored or yellow-green rind, and green flesh (though one variety of honeydew actually has orange flesh, similar to that of cantaloupe). When fully ripe, the honeydew is the sweetest of all
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“There’s only one thing that keeps me off my diet—food!” “I’m not fat. I’m just 9 inches too short for my weight.” Fat jokes can be funny at times, but they can also be rude. We all know too much fat is bad, right? But what about dietary fats? Are they all bad? Are there
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