inflammation
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Anti Inflamatory Food
What is inflammation? Inflammation is the first response of the immune system to infection or irritation. We are all familiar with the classic signs of inflammation (swelling, redness and pain) that occur when we hurt ourselves or have some kind of infection. However recent research has shown that eating the wrong foods can cause inflammation…
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Unilever Announces Product Recall for Skippy Peanut Butter
Unilever announced a limited product recall on Skippy (Reduced Fat Super Chunk, as well as Reduced Fat) peanut butter. The reason for the product recall is the possibility of bacterial contamination, specifically Salmonella contamination, in some of these finished products. The product at risk is packed in plastic jars with a product weight of 16.3…
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Important Vitamins and Minerals That Are Needed By the Body
With the different types of vitamins and minerals that the body needs, it is a little difficult to ascertain which ones are the most necessary. Below are some of the most important vitamins and minerals that are needed by the body to help achieve optimum health. Iron Iron supplements are very important, especially for women…
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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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Foods That Trigger a Migraine Attack
A migraine is a form of headache that is caused by the enlargement of the blood vessels, causing chemicals to be released that coil around the brain’s large arteries. These chemicals are what cause inflammation and pain, as well as the further enlarging of the arteries. As the arteries enlarge more, the pain becomes more…
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The Benefits of Eating Raw Foods
Eating raw food is not a new thing, especially in countries in Asia where most meals are not cooked in any way. Though an uncommon practice in a number of countries, eating raw foods actually has a number of benefits to the body. The Body is Able to Obtain the Food’s Full Nutritional Content Because…
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Beauty and Nutrition Combined From Nimble Balance Bar
New York-based food company Balance Bar has conveniently combined nutrition and beauty in its new snack bar. This new product, called nimble, is said to be a first of its kind. Nimble Balance Bar is an indulgent snack bar that has been fortified with a lot of antioxidants, lutein and beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is a substance…
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