In our eat-and-run, massive-portion-sized culture, maintaining a healthy weight can be extremely tough—and losing weight, even tougher. Your weight is a balancing act, but the equation is very simple: If one eats more calories than one burn, one gains weight. And if one eats fewer calories than one burn, one loses weight. When you feel […]
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Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients the body needs in small amounts to work properly. Human body needs various minerals; these are called 7 major minerals. Essential minerals are mainly divided up into trace minerals (microminerals) and major minerals (macro minerals). These two groups of minerals are equally important, but major minerals are needed in […]
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Lack of time is one of the excuses for not exercising. But it has been found that those who exercise daily are just as busy with their families, jobs, and other responsibilities as those who do not exercise. If you look closer, you will discover that you do have the time to work out, and […]
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Type 2 diabetes is one of the silent killers because it progresses gradually over a period. Insulin is an important hormone in the pancreas that allows glucose (sugar) to leave the bloodstream and enter the cells to be utilized as fuel. Type 2 diabetes mellitus occurs when the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin, or the […]
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world after cardiovascular diseases. Whether one has a history of cancer in the family or are currently battling the disease, lifestyle factors, including one’s diet, can make a huge difference in helping one fight off cancer. Some foods enhance the risk of cancer while others […]
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Chitosan is a linear polysaccharide mainly composed of randomly distributed β-(1-4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (acetylated unit). It a sugar that is usually obtained from the hard, rough outer skeleton of shellfish, including lobster, crab and shrimp. The chitosan benefits are widely used for medicines. Chitosan is a chemically processed form of the chitin. […]
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Feb
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True beauty is associated with healthy and glowing skin. The foods in the kitchen are just as important for keeping skin smooth, soft, and glowing as the creams in the bathroom. Good nutrition is a fundamental building block of healthy skin. The natural ingredients in the food help do everything from speed the pace of […]
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Feb
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Gymnema Sylvestre is widely regarded as one of the plants with potent anti-diabetic properties. It is a woody climbing plant native to Africa and India. The leaves of the plant are mainly used to make medicines. It has been used in India’s traditional Ayurvedic medicines since ancient times. The Hindi name, gurmar, means “the destroyer […]
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Snacks are important for nutrients and energy that you need throughout the day. Children as well as adults need snacks. If you include snacks in your healthy diet, you can be sure to get many of the minerals and vitamins you need. For children who are growing and active, snacks also provide them the energy […]
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Want to feel better, have more strength and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than exercise. One doesn’t have to spend several hours in a gym or force oneself into painful or monotonous activities one hate to experience the emotional and physical benefits. Adding just a little physical activity to one’s weekly routine can […]