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10 Highly Nutritious Vegetables
Some of the most nutritious vegetables, in alphabetical order, that we can find and buy are the following: 1. Asparagus Asparagus contains B vitamins, which act as coenzymes in energy production processes in cells, and especially folic acid, which takes part in the synthesis of nucleic acid and amino acids. It also contains potassium, phosphorus,…
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Nutrition for Candidiasis
Candidiasis is an infection by the Candida fungus and can affect parts of the body such as the skin, mouth, throat, genitals and blood. The Candida fungus is present in small inactive amounts in the human body, but can, with the decline of the body’s defenses, develop in warm and moist parts of the body.…
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Probiotics & Prebiotics in Foods for Better Gut Bacteria Balance
The normal intestinal flora is a world made up of millions of microorganisms that live and grow within our gastrointestinal system. These microorganisms break down the foods we eat, control our appetite, help regulate our metabolism, help our immune system, and affect our mood. The “good microbes” of our intestinal flora ensure that our body…
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Nutrition for UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
Urinary tract infection is an infection in any part of the urinary tract, most often occurring in the lower urinary tract, i.e. the bladder and urethra. The bacterium E. coli is the main cause of urinary tract infections, as it is found in 80% of cases. Especially in women, cystitis (which usually comes from E.…
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Foods to increase White Blood Cells (WBC)
Blood is made up of different types of cells, including white blood cells, or leukocytes. White blood cells are a key part of the immune system, helping to fight disease and infection. Our bodies rely on their immune system to fight off invaders called antigens, which include bacteria, viruses, and allergens. White blood cells attack…
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5 Foods that can cause Bad Breath
Bad breath (also called halitosis) is caused by possible health conditions, long-term habits, and the consumption of certain foods. The most well-known health conditions that can lead to bad breath are diabetes mellitus, liver or kidney disease, Sjögren’s syndrome, infections in the nose, throat or lungs, gastroesophageal reflux disease, oral and oropharyngeal cancer. Long-term habits…
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10 Foods for Better Blood Circulation
Blood carries nutrients and oxygen to all the cells of the body’s tissues from the heart and brain to the muscles and skin and removes carbon dioxide and metabolic waste products. A healthy nutrition is one way to optimize our blood circulation. Other ways are exercise, proper hydration and maintaining our weight as much as…
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10 Foods for a Healthy Prostate
The prostate is a small gland located behind the male bladder, it belongs to the male reproductive system and helps in the production of sperm.It also contributes to urinary continence. The prostate can present problems from the moment a man begins to have sexual intercourse. Up to the age of 40-45, problems arise from inflammation…
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10 Foods to Avoid for Better Body Odor
Body odor comes from a mixture of sweat and bacteria on our skin and is influenced by our hormones, possible medications we take, medical conditions, our diet, and our genes. Hot weather, menopause, pregnancy, obesity, stress, and exercise can also affect body odor. Medical conditions that are associated with changes in our body odor include…
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10 Foods to select when you have seasonal Flu and 5 Foods to avoid
The flu, also called seasonal influenza, is a respiratory disease caused by viruses. With symptoms such as fever, headache and exhaustion, it is easily transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets. When we have the flu, we may not have an appetite for food. In order to regain our strength, we must pay attention…
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