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Diet Basics
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What’s in a
healthy diet? Regardless of the type of
diet you eat, most all nutrition
professionals agree on three basic
concepts.... |
Cereals
and Whole-grains
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Current research
around the world is discovering the many
health benefits that cereal foods can
offer, particularly in reducing the risk
of diseases such as coronary heart
disease and breast or colon cancers..... |
Foods for a
Healthy Heart
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Functional foods
may provide specific health benefits
beyond basic nutrition when consumed as
part of a varied diet: lower
cholesterol, reduced risk of heart
attack, etc.... |
Vitamins
and Minerals
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Everything you
wanted to know about vitamins and
minerals. Comprehensive food
listings.... |
Eating Fish
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This is no fish
tale! Fish lowers cholesterol and may
help prevent cancer.... |
Dietary Fiber
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Dietary fiber and
constipation. What should you eat?
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Women's
Special Nutrition Needs
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A woman's
reproductive life - encompassing
menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and
menopause - means that her nutritional
needs differ greatly from those of a
man.... |
Breast-feeding
and Nutrition
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Breastfeeding
burns up a lot of energy (kilojoules).
Use your weight and appetite to work out
your energy needs...... |
Sports Nutrition
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A comprehensive
look at sport nutrition....
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Chocolate
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Studies are now
indicating that chocolate or cocoa in
moderation is actually good for us, and
may help prevent heart disease, cancer
and other degenerative illnesses.... |
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