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Possible Benefits and Disadvantages of Coffee to Health
Like any food or beverage, coffee has both its benefits and disadvantages when it comes to human health. According to Research A number of studies have shown that coffee drinkers have a lower possibility of acquiring type two diabetes, dementia or Parkinson’s disease. These studies have also shown that coffee drinkers have a lower incidence…
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What Tea Can Do To The Body
Tea is a popular beverage all around the world, along with coffee. Most enjoy drinking it after having a meal and then there are also those who drink it any time of the day. Research suggests that drinking an abundance of tea can significantly affect the body, both positively and negatively. Kinds of Tea There…
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The Fat-Soluble Vitamin E
Vitamin E, also known as Tocopherol or alpha-Tocopherol, is one of the fat soluble vitamins that are important in the body. The most active form of vitamin E in the body is alpha-Tocopherol. For both men and women 19-years old and older, the recommended intake of vitamin E everyday is 15 mg. Functions of Vitamin…
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Nutrition Basics – The Micronutrient Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin also known as Calciferol or Cholecalciferol. The amount of vitamin D needed by the body depends on a person’s age. For instance, for men and women who are 19 to 50-years old, the recommended amount of vitamin D intake is 200 IU or 5 ¼g everyday. For men and…
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All About Vitamin C
Vitamin C, or Ascorbic Acid, is one of the most important micronutrients for the body. It is an especially useful compound when it comes to boosting the body’s immunity against diseases. For men who are 19-years old and older, the recommended amount for vitamin C intake is 90 mg every day. For women 19-years old…
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Nutrition Basics: The Mineral Selenium
Selenium, a trace mineral in the body, is considered to be important for good health. However, it is emphasized that selenium should only be taken in very small amounts in order to avoid developing health risks. For instance, men and women who are 19-years old and older should take only 55 μg everyday. For people…
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A Watermelon’s Benefits
Defined, the watermelon plant is considered an African vine. Its fruit, also known as the watermelon, is large and edible, with a rind that is hard green in color. The flesh of the watermelon fruit is watery pink or reddish pink. Watermelons can be found in many countries in the world and thus is readily…
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Nutritional Benefits of Mangoes
The mango fruit is one of the most popular and nutritious fruits known. In some countries, the mango is popularly termed as “king of all fruits” because of its superior taste, fragrance and nutritional content. Mangoes are tropical fruits and are believed to have originated in an Indian subcontinent. This fruit belongs to the Anacardiaceae…
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