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Acai Berry
Hyped as a "superfood," the acai berry is said to give you a nutritional boost, but research does not back up this claim.
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Herbal Weight Loss Supplements
While herbal supplements can provide a natural way to promote weight loss, not all of them are effective or safe.
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HIV Nutrition
Good Nutrition and preventing weight loss can improve the quality of life for those with HIV.
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Fluid Needs for Athletes
Fluid intake is important for high level performance and to prevent dehydration
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Carbohydrate Loading
Carbohydrate loading helps prevent fatigue in athletes who participate in intense exercise.
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Nutrition for Underweight Children
A healthy way to help underweight children eat more.
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Krill Oil
A person can lower their risk for heart disease by including Antarctic krill oil as part of a healthy diet.
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The Cookie Diet
The popular cookie diet promises weight loss but does not promote health or lasting weight maintenance.
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Building Muscle Diet
Eating the correct foods is just as important as the amount of time spent at the gym when weight training.
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Vitamin B12
An increasing number of people are consuming inadequate amounts of vitamin B12. By eating foods rich in B12 a deficiency can be prevented.
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Dysphagia Diet
By following the correct diet it is possible for people with dysphagia to meet their nutritional needs.
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Improving Nutrition in ALS
Recognizing and treating the causes of malnutrition in ALS, can help promote an increased quality of life
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Gastric Bypass Surgery
Obesity Weight loss surgery can promote excessive weight loss but is also comes with risk and extensive lifestyle changes.
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Nutrition for Older Adults
As we age it is important that we continue to eat right, exercise and maintain a healthy social life. By doing so, we can live a long and vigorous life.
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Nutrition for Kids
Tips on teaching kids to eat a well balanced diet, how to prevent overeating and how to develop life long healthy eating habits
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The Vitamin D Dilemma
By eating a diet rich in vitamin D we can prevent diseases caused by a deficiency and avoid skin damage
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Nutrition for Breastfeeding Mothers
Guidelines to help nursing mothers meet the increased nutritional demands required for breastfeeding
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Pregnancy Nutrition
Nutrition during pregnancy is vitally important not only for the mother but for the develping baby.
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The 3 Hour Diet
Can you really lose weight by eating all day long? Jorge Curise, the author of the 3 Hour Diet believes you can.
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Diabetic Diet
People with diabetes do not have to eat special foods or avoid specific foods. Good diabetes control is about maintaining the correct balance of all foods.
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DASH Diet for Hypertension
Reducing hypertension by increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables.
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The Master Cleanse
A detox diet that promotes health and weight loss but may cause more harm than good.
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Tainted Weight Loss Drugs
FDA warns the public not to use weigh loss products that contain undeclared ingredients.
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Renal Diet
An overview of the diet that is recommended for those with kidney disease and on dialysis.
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Alli
A Review of the Effectiveness of the Diet Pill Alli.
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Blood Type Diet
A review of the weight loss diet developed by Dr. Peter J. D'Amato.
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How to Know if a Weight Loss Diet is Healthy
Losing weight can be stressful but it should not have to be. By choosing a diet that promotes moderation and physical activity, a healthy weight can be achieved.
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Improving Health with Fiber
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. But what is fiber and how do we make sure we are getting eonugh of it in the diet?
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Vitamin D Deficiency in Infants
With the increasing number of cases of vitamin D deficiency, it is important to understand the cause and how to prevent rickets in infants.
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Is Vegetarianism Healthy for Teens?
With the correct education teens can meet all nutritional requirements and live healthy lives on a vegetarian diet.
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Is Soda the Cause of Obesity?
With the rise in soda consumption parallel with the rise in obesity, research suggests that sugary drinks may be one of the causes of obesity.
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Carbohydrate Counting
An overview of a healthy eating plan that can help control blood sugar levels, decrease risk for complications and allows a person to make indiviualized food choices.
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Folic Acid
Research has shown that if a woman consumes 400mcg of folic acid per day prior to pregnancy it can help prevent neural tube defects
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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
A definition of gestational diabetes, how it is diagnosed, the treatments and the complications that can occur if the disease is left uncontrolled.
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Preventing Iron Deficiency
While iron deficiencies may be a common problem world wide, by eating a balanced diet which includes foods that are high in iron, a deficiency can be prevented.
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Healthy Benefits of Probiotics
A comprehensive look at what are probiotics, health benefit claims and the conclusions made by research.
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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)
What is the Human Chorinonic gonadotropin hormone? Why do people use is for weight loss? What does the research show about the effectiveness of the hormone?
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Promoting a Healthy Immune System
A well balanced diet of a wide variety of foods can improve the immune system and help prevent disease
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Overcoming Yo-Yo dieting
Stop dieting, stop the cycles and start making life long changes that will allow you to lose weight and keep it off.
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Avoiding Emotional Eating
Develop a healthy weight and mind by controlling your feelings and avoiding emotional eating.
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Preventing Holiday Weight Gain
Being aware of eating habits during the holidays helps prevent weight gain, stress and promotes good health all year long.
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Teenage Snacking Promotes Health
Teens that choose healthy snacks are more likely to meet the national nutrition recommendations and eat a balanced diet.
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