obesity
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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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Americans’ Eating Habits Remain the Same Despite Rising Concerns in Obesity
Although a majority of Americans are becoming concerned with their weight and are making changes in the food that they eat, a huge number are also becoming unconcerned about the quantity of food they take in. In fact, this number is even greater compared to a few years back. The numbers are so contradictory that…
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Daily Activities That Improve Health Condition
Despite the busyness of everyday life, it is always important to not disregard one’s health. Incorporating simple activities like stretching once in a while can be beneficial to the body in the long run. Always eat breakfast. Studies show that skipping the morning meal leads to obesity. Researchers have found that a regular morning diet…
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Why are Some Foods Called Comfort Foods
Comfort foods can be defined as food that has been cooked simply and brings a sense of contentment to the one who eats it. It can also be defined as any food that a person can associate with home or his childhood. Comfort foods are also those foods that are commonly eaten when a person…
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Benefits of a Healthy Diet
Defined simply, a healthy diet means eating foods that improve one’s health. It involves eating the proper amounts of food that contain necessary nutrients for the body and taking in sufficient amounts of water for proper hydration. A healthy diet not only improves one’s health, it also helps prevent, and even cure, certain serious medical…
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Red Meat or White Meat?
Red meat is raw meat that is red and does not turn white once cooked. Basically, all mammal meat is considered red meat. White meat is the term used to refer to poultry meat. White meat is also used to refer to meats that are lighter in color, as compared to red meat. The Good…
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Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Drinks
The recent move by the American Medical Association to throw its support behind the tax imposed on sugar-sweetened beverages has stirred uproar from the public. The tax is supposed to make consumers think twice before spending that extra cent on these products that are bound to increase their weight. But is this tax justified? Research…
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How to Make a Cheap, Healthy Grocery List
Most people are not aware that diet food is bad for their health because of the chemicals used in such foods. The aim of reducing calories can lead not only to weight gain, but also other serious conditions. Supermarkets can be a daunting place for many people due to the ice cream, candy and cookies…
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