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Your diet has a huge impact on your overall health and can even aid in disease prevention. Unfortunately, there are many myths about healthy eating. That's why it's important to distinguish fact from fiction.

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Memory-Boosting Foods: Don't Forget to Add These to Your Diet!

The food that we eat can have an impact on more than just our health. In fact, there are certain foods that improve memory and also help sharpen the mind. Read on to find out what these foods are, and how you can incorporate them into your diet. 5 Foods That Improve Memory According to Dr. Uma Naidoo, […]

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What is nutrition?

Nutrition is the process of receiving nutrients through a healthy and balanced diet. Proper nutrition is important to health, growth, and development, and is related to stronger immune systems, improved energy and mental focus, lower risk of long-term diseases, and a longer life.

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What is nutritional status?

Nutritional status is the assessment of an individual’s health as influenced by the person’s diet. There are nutritional status indicators that can help measure, rank, and classify the individual’s level of nutrition.

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How do I get proper nutrition?

"You can improve your health and nutrition by having a balanced and nutritious diet. This generally means: - Eating more fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains - Adding more fish, including oily fish, to your diet - Cutting down on solid or saturated fats and sugar - Cutting back on overly processed foods - Limiting salt intake - Using oils such as olive oil, canola oil, and soybean oil, which provide unsaturated fats and vitamin E"

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How do I build healthy eating habits?

You can build healthy eating habits through the following: - Avoiding fad diets, which can lead to quicker weight gain and malnutrition - Drinking lots of water. Staying hydrated makes you feel fuller and boosts metabolism - Being mindful of poor eating habits, such as eating dessert every time and eating too fast - Stocking up on fruits and vegetables at home, even for snacking - Keeping in mind the right meal portions for you - Planning a weekly menu

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What are healthier options when it comes to preparing food?

You can improve your diet by switching to healthier food choices, such as: - Whole grain breads such as rye and wheat instead of white breads - Brown or wild rice instead of white rice - Baked sweet potatoes instead of deep-fried potatoes - Skim, low-fat, or plant-based milk instead of whole milk Additionally, it would help if you switch to healthier ways of cooking, such as baking, grilling, or broiling instead of deep-frying.

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What is the function of carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are one of three macronutrients –– along with fats and proteins –– that our bodies need to consume daily. Carbohydrates provide the body’s main source of energy. A diet deficient in carbohydrates may lead to symptoms, such as headaches, weakness, dehydration, dizziness and irritability.

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What are essential nutrients?

Essential nutrients are nutrients that the body cannot make on its own, but are important for the body to function properly. There are 6 major nutrients our body needs: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.

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Fat Burning Pills: Do They Really Work? And Can They Help With Obesity?

It's no secret that a lot of people struggle with weight loss. While it is true that weight loss can be done with diet and exercise, not everyone has the discipline and the time to focus on these things. This is the reason why fat burning pills remain very popular. This begs the question of whether […]

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Let’s Get Digital: Are Weight Loss Trackers Effective?

A new study led by researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine reveals that no matter which weight loss tactic you choose, you will usually be more successful when tracking your progress with a digital health tool. And the closer you are to following your weight loss efforts using smartwatches, digital scales, or weight loss […]

Special Diets

Is Angel Locsin’s 800-Calorie Diet Right For Me?

Philippine actress Angel Locsin did not keep her weight gain a secret. She celebrated it and talked about body positivity. But her recent posts on social media featuring her rapid weight loss has certainly gone viral, prompting the curiosity of several people. As it turns out, Angel has been on an 800-calorie diet, prescribed by […]

Nutrition Facts

Tatlong Pangkat ng Pagkain: Alamin Dito ang Wastong Nutrisyon

You are what you eat. Kaya't kung nais mong maging malusog, dapat kang kumain ng masustansyang pagkain. Ang konsepto ng tatlong pangkat ng pagkain na “Go, Grow, Glow foods” na itinuturo sa atin sa murang edad pa lamang, ay nagsisilbing gabay sa tamang pagkain. Ngunit habang tumatanda, nagiging mas busy na tayo sa buhay, at […]

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Are Vegan Protein Sources Enough for My Body?

When we think of protein, what comes to mind are big chunks of meat or eggs. However, protein does not come solely from animal foods. There are many vegan protein sources which can supply your body with protein. If you're considering becoming a vegetarian or vegan, or if you're just reducing meat a few days a […]

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Sources of Potassium, the Essential Mineral You Probably Don’t Have Enough Of

Potassium is an essential mineral that is needed by all the tissues in your body. And yet, chances are, you are not getting enough of it. Studying populations around the world, research revealed that current intakes of potassium are well below guidelines set forth by the WHO and Institute of Medicine1. Potassium plays an important […]

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10 Warning Signs of Being Overweight

What are the signs of being overweight? Being overweight is one of the common problems in the world. This condition puts people at a higher risk of turning obese and thereby developing some serious diseases like High blood pressure Type 2 diabetes Heart disease Cancer. However, you are likely to see some warning signs […]

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5 Simple Detox Drinks for Weight Loss

Detox drinks are said to boost overall health and promote weight loss. Since detox drinks comprise of fruits and vegetables, it helps to increase the energy level without increasing the calories. 5 Detox Drinks to Help You Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals It is advised to include detox drinks as a part of your weight loss journey, […]

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5 Easy-to-Make Healthy Smoothies for Detox

Healthy smoothies for detox have, over the years, become the go-to food for health enthusiasts, and we can’t agree more. The quick and easy-to-make recipes are prepared using fruits and vegetables, and are ready in just a few minutes. Detoxification involves setting aside time, experts recommend at least once a week, to ridding your body […]

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5 Diseases Caused by Being Overweight

Obesity is not always caused because of a bad lifestyle, it can also be because of a number of other factors including family history, medical history, etc. With the help of a healthy lifestyle, you will be able to prevent your body from developing diseases caused by being overweight. You can also take the help […]

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