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Can drinking too much water be bad for you?
We’ve all heard the saying: “too much of a good thing…” but how much is too much water and is that bad for you? Water is life and about half of your body consists of water. Water does many important functions in the body. It forms a large component of…
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Why is too much sodium bad for you?
Have you ever wondered why salt was such a valuable commodity in the spice trade? That is because salt, made up of sodium and chloride, was the first preservative used when humans stored large amounts of meat and dried substances like animal skins. Even today, sodium is often used to…
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Why is phosphorus important for our bodies?
Did you know that we need a mineral in our body that can glow in the dark? Yes, phosphorus is an important mineral that is needed by our bodies. It is found in high amounts in our skeleton and teeth, but is also present in most other cells in our…
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Nutrition tips for stronger bones
A healthy, as well as balanced diet, will go a long way towards helping you to build strong bones from the time that you are young and maintain them throughout your life. Building bones which are healthy is vitally important. Minerals are absorbed into your bones during childhood, adolescence in…
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What is a macronutrient?
Macronutrients are nutrients which provide calories or energy. Nutrients are substances which are needed for growth, metabolism and for other body functions. Since ‘macro’ means large, macronutrients are those which are required in large amounts. There are three macronutrients: Carbohydrates, Protein, and Fat. While each one of these macronutrients delivers…
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What does a nutritionist do?
Nutritionists are in high demand as more people are seeking to get healthy. They are experts in the field of food and nutrition. Nutritionists provide personalized information for different individuals. They specifically focus on how various foods impact people in different ways. They develop meal plans and advise people on…
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What are the most appropriate vitamins for women to take?
The body needs vitamins and minerals to stay strong and healthy. Whole foods like vegetables, fruits, healthy fats and whole grains are a better source of nutrients than vitamins which you buy from a pharmacy or health shop. It is tough to know whether or not you are consuming precisely…
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What are the benefits of plant-based nutrition?
Plant-based, or plant-forward eating patterns, concentrate on foods which come primarily from plants. This incorporates not only fruits as well as vegetables but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes in addition to beans. Following a plant-based diet doesn’t mean that you are vegetarian or vegan and never consume meat…
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Tips for Healthy Eating
Nutrition experts the world over agree that the fundamentals of healthy eating are the time-tested advice of balance, variety in addition to moderation. In short, this means consuming a wide variety of foods without taking in too many calories or too much of any one nutrient. These 10 tips can…
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What are the basics of athletic nutrition?
It’s not news that nutrition plays a very important role in any athlete’s professional life and performance. Whether they are just beginning in their chosen sport or have been an athlete for years, a good nutrition plan can be the key to unlocking their goals and breaking records. But what…
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Why does ergogenic nutrition improve athletic performance?
Ergogenic nutrition is nutritional supplements that enhance exercise performance like strength, endurance, speed, force and energy levels. It also improves recovery after exercise. Athletes use different ergogenic nutrition aids to improve their athletic performance. Why do they do it? For millennia, people have been using substances to improve their physical…
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Should an athlete follow a vegan diet?
With veganism becoming more popular all over the world, athletes are also considering changing their way of life. Eggs and meat play a big part in an athlete’s nutrition plan though and many are left wondering if switching to veganism would influence their performance. If applied correctly, athletes can reap…
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