Category: Nutrition and Healthy Eating
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Five Fruits to Avoid If You’re Trying to Lose Weight
Fruits are undeniably rich in satiating fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Opting for apples, bananas, and other fruits over sweets is a health-conscious choice. However, not all fruits are created equal when it comes to weight loss. Some are laden with (fruit) sugars and calories, which can quickly impact your waistline.
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4 Signs Your Metabolism Isn’t Functioning Properly
If you’re trying to shed those extra pounds, but the scale won’t budge, and you find yourself often feeling fatigued, your metabolism might be the culprit. In this article, we’ll delve into the symptoms that could indicate an impaired metabolism.
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Consuming a Single Alcoholic Drink a Day May Increase Blood Pressure
A recent study reveals that consuming just one alcoholic beverage per day can raise systolic blood pressure, which is the higher number in a blood pressure reading, even in individuals who do not suffer from hypertension.
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The Truth About Aspartame: Debunking Health Risks and Misconceptions
Aspartame is a non-nutritive sweetener, meaning it contains minimal to no carbohydrates and does not provide energy (calories) like sugar. However, unlike some other artificial sweeteners that are excreted from the body unchanged, aspartame undergoes metabolism and contributes around 4 calories per gram.
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What Energy Drinks Do to Our Bodies
Energy drinks have gained popularity in recent years, particularly among young individuals seeking a quick energy boost. However, it is important to understand the potential effects these beverages can have on our bodies.
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Connection Between Eczema and Food Allergies
Studies of children and young people with atopic eczema found that one-third to nearly two-thirds also had a food allergy. In most cases, eczema symptoms worsened within 2-24 hours of eating a trigger food, and some patients experienced gastrointestinal upset as well.