These nutrients are considered “essential” not only because the body needs them to perform its day-to-day functions, but also because it can’t produce them its own. They must be obtained through food sources or supplements. We look at 13 essential nutrients and why the body needs them.
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As we age, we tend to forget the importance of making vitamins a central part of our diets. The end result is often less-than-healthy diets that lack the vitamins and mineral our bodies crave, even at middle age. That’s why it’s worthwhile to go through a refresher every now and then — so, what vitamins are the most important and how can you get them in your diet?
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Unfortunately, as we age, our bodies produce less and less collagen, which can lead to thinner, sagging skin, the development of wrinkles, and joint pain. The following 13 foods contain a wealth of nutrients that boost the body’s production of collagen.
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To a certain degree, inflammation is necessary for helping the body to combat infection and respond to injury. If it persists over time, it can lead to complications. Thankfully, chronic inflammation can oftentimes be managed just by adding more of the following eight anti-inflammatory foods into a person’s diet.
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There are many, many readily available foods that can help your heart do its job better and for longer. That’s hugely important for our health, as the heart is the engine that drives the rest of our bodies; without a healthy heart, other major organs — from the brain to the lungs and liver — can suffer. So, what foods should you be eating to keep your heart happy and healthy?
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While there is no quick cure for GERD, eating certain foods can help with its symptoms by controlling the amount of acid the stomach produces—including these 7.
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