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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The symptoms of this disease vary widely, though metabolic syndrome patients do tend to have more weight around the abdomen than the average person. The good news is that there are ways to reduce the impact of metabolic syndrome; for example, one can make a serious difference in their health by simply avoiding certain foods, including these 6.
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Fat gets a bad rap. You likely know by now that fats come in a few categories—good vs. bad fats, and saturated vs. unsaturated vs. Trans vs. monounsaturated varieties. In reality, fat has long shed its evil reputation in the rise of health experts touting the good in foods like avocado and coconut oil. However, it can often go the other extreme and lead to a whole lot of BIG fat lies (or myths).
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