There is a lot of chatter out there about ketogenic diet, one of the most popular diet plans available right now. The basics of keto diet are to essentially limit your diet intake to eating healthy fats and protein. The idea is that when your body is starved of carbohydrates, it will enter a state of ketosis where your body…
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There are a lot of reasons to switch to a low meat diet. Some of these reasons are cultural, religious, or ethical in nature. And some of them are completely concerned with living healthy; it is fair to say that a low meat diet can be very beneficial health wise. But that is only when the diet is done correctly.…
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If you are feeling the blues this season and you don’t know why, you may need to address your diet. Just like everything else having to do with your body, your diet affects your mood. A bad diet can bring down the mood of even the healthiest or mentally upright person. Depression is a natural part of life, so no…
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Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is an umbrella term to label one of a myriad of conditions that cause chronic inflammation of the GI tract. The two most common types of IBD are ulcerative colitis and Chron’s disease. In the former, chronic inflammation and ulcers pop up continuously throughout the small intestine and colon. The latter, features inflammation that appears in…
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Fennel flowers are small florets in bright yellow. The seeds, bulb, and even the pollens of the plant are edible. Fennel is known for giving a delectable flavor to a variety of dishes. Did you know that fennel contains calcium, potassium, and vitamin A and C and is thus extremely beneficial for your health? Fennel leaves can be chopped and…
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Visceral fat is the fat that you hate to see around your midriff. You find it in your abdominal cavity and wrapped around your internal organs. It can be difficult to determine exactly how much visceral fat a person has. But it is safe to say, that if you have an extended and protruding belly or a large waist, it…
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Food products that are plant-based often contain colored phytochemicals called flavonoids that are responsible for their colors. But why are these colored compounds important? Well, flavonoids not only make your food looks delicious but also make it extremely healthy too. Thanks to the presence of large amounts of antioxidants, such foods help reduce the damage caused by free radicals which…
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