Although selenium is an essential micronutrient, not many have heard of it or are aware of how important it is to the body. As a result, an estimated 0.5 to 1 billion people worldwide suffer from a deficiency. A powerful antioxidant, selenium is needed for effective functioning of the immune system; therefore, inadequate levels can […]
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Dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt are the most commonly known sources, but they’re certainly not the only ones. People with lactose intolerance or those wishing to cut back on their dairy intake should consider consuming more of these six calcium-rich foods.
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Certain dinner ingredients can actually trigger a sleep response (and you’ll likely dream of these delicious meals all night). That being said, here are six dinner foods that will high five your taste buds while helping you get into rest mode.
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A healthy diet can keep one looking younger by preventing oxidative damage and reducing inflammation. But which foods do this best?
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There are many health benefits to incorporating wild salmon into your diet. Wild salmon dine on other fish (unlike farm-raised salmon, which can be fed fillers or injected with antibiotics for mass production), which means they are high in essential omega-3 fatty acids (or good fats), protein, and low in saturated fats (bad fats).
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Losing weight can be hard when we restrict our diet and are constantly hungry. The better thing to do to encourage long-term success is to focus on foods that are filling!
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