Category: Nutrition
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12 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
The copra oil or coconut oil is an ancient edible oil that is extracted from mature coconuts gathered from the coconut palm. This multipurpose oil is considered to be the cure for all illness by the Pacific Islanders and it comes in two processing methods: refined and unrefined. Refined coconut oil is taken from dried…
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The Amount of Sugar Content in Common Foods
Sugar is listed on the nutrition facts label of food packaging as fructose, syrup, lactose, sucrose, dextrose, glucose, maltodextrins or maltose, and so on. Ever wonder what is the amount of sugar content in common foods we see at the grocery store? Well, wonder no more because the chart below will show that many of…
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27 Gluten-Free and Soy-Free Protein Shake Recipes
Protein shakes are convenient meal replacements and a post-workout recovery drink. But mixing up the same recipe can get boring for you and your taste buds. Below is a mix and match list of 27 yummy protein shake recipes that will give your entire body the energy it needs to work on a day or…
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The Power of Fish in Your Diet
Fish is still the primary source for animal-based omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). However as levels of sea pollution continue to rise, this valuable food has become less and lesser viable source of healthy fats because of the high mercury risk exposure on some fishes like swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish and shark. But the…
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The Juice Illusion: Whole Fruits vs Fruit Juice
We all know that natural juices are way better than synthetic ones. But regardless of the fruit and no matter what the process you used for juicing, eating whole fruit gives you the most diverse and dense collection of nutrients. Drinking extracted juice will still nourishes your system with vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants and other…
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The Surprising Problem with Calorie Counting
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Zero Calorie Food Chart
Without doubt, we can lose weight easier if we could eat on calorie-free foods throughout the day. Sadly, besides water and diet drinks, there is no such thing as food with a zero calorie or even negative-calorie. Fruit and vegetables that are promoted as having no calories, contain incredibly low caloric content and high levels…
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Top 20 Superfoods in the World
Superfoods, also known as powerhouse fruits and vegetables, are foods that provide at least 10 percent of the 17 nutrients—protein, fiber, folate, calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E and K. Unfortunately, popularly hyped superfoods like goji berries, quinoa, acai berry and wheatgrass are not considered nutrient-rich food…
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A Guide to Optimising Vitamins and Supplements
Close to 40% of Americans add vitamin or mineral supplement to their diet, reported by the IDEA Health & Fitness Association. Few people are aware that different vitamins and minerals have different absorption level at different times of the day. In general, you may take them at whenever is convenient for you, but consuming them…