Health
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Food Safety Agency Taken Over by Health Canada
Health Canada is taking over the responsibility of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. According to the government, the move will allow three agencies to take charge of different food safety facets under one minister. Additionally, the government said the move had the potential of strengthening the whole process of food safety. In the past few…
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Major Benefits of Eating Soup
The idea of a tasty bowl of soup stirs up warm and great memories for many people. Soup is among the healthiest foods to eat. Here are some of the benefits that you may not be aware of. An Excellent Source of Vegetables Most people would enjoy eating some peas and broccoli by themselves. However,…
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Functional Foods and Their Potential Problems
Functional foods include supplements, herbs, phytochemicals, or nutraceuticals. Several claims have been postulated regarding functional foods. While some claims are backed by research studies, some have not yet been proven. Certain functional foods are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. However, this regulatory control and oversight is somewhat limited because of the wide range…
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Health Benefits of Dairy
In addition to strengthening your bones, three servings of low-fat and nutrient rich dairy foods on a daily basis can help in reducing the risk of many chronic diseases and improving the overall nutrient intake. Health Weight Over the last few years, there have been rising cases of obesity. This is mainly because of high…
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How to Include Meat and Poultry as Part of a Healthy Diet
Poultry and meat can be useful sources of not only protein, but also other essential nutrients. However, poultry and meat can also serve as sources of cholesterol and unhealthy fat. It is unfortunate that higher fat poultry and meat tend to have a better taste. Celebrity chefs are aware of this fact, and often choose…
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Basic Facts about Breads, Cereals, Rice, Potatoes and Pasta
This food category plays a role of providing the body with energy. This suggests that the amount of food consumed would depend on a person’s activity. This also implies that a more active person would require more of these foods. Number of Recommended Servings For all age groups, it is recommended to have at least…
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How to Eat Healthy During the Holidays
Eating a healthy diet while having busy schedules can be an extremely changeling task. Virtually everyone clearly understands that eating junk foods would eventually sap our energy, lead to indigestion and cause piling up of weight. It is not really difficult to have delicious and nutrient-rich meals for yourself, your family and friends during the…
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Importance of Consuming Seven Portions of Fruit and Vegetables
There are many people who try to eat five portions of vegetables and fruits daily. However, a novel research study has suggested that it is essential for even those people managing to eat five portions to do more. The study in question was conducted by Spanish researchers and findings indicated that people who consumed seven…
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