Turmeric For hundreds of years, people around the world have linked turmeric to healing properties and cosmetic benefits. The bright, yellow-orange spice is related to ginger. It’s available as a ground spice or in supplements and other beauty and dermatology products. Turmeric gets its health benefits primarily because of curcumin, a bioactive component. Curcumin has […]
For centuries, people throughout the world have used bitter melon — also called bitter gourd, karela, and balsam pear — in food and as medicine. Rich in vitamins and minerals, bitter melon grows on the vine of the Momordica charantia plant. It is the most bitter of all fruits and vegetables. Studies into the safety and effectiveness of
Eating right is important no matter what age you are. You can feel better, have more energy, reduce the risk of disease and stay healthy by choosing nutrient-rich foods — whatever your age. As you get older, eating well becomes more challenging. You need fewer calories and those calories need to be packed with nutrients because
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If you want your body to grow or develop in a healthy manner, then the very best option would be to consume essential vitamins. Why vitamins are necessary in the diet? All vital body functions including digestion, metabolism, and immunity are effectively regulated by these essential vitamins. Vitamins also help in suitably balancing one’s diet.
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Exercise is crucial for people with arthritis. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain, and helps combat fatigue. Of course, when stiff and painful joints are already bogging you down, the thought of walking around the block or swimming a few laps might seem overwhelming. But you don’t need to run a marathon or
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The sweet-sticky glaze makes this salmon dinner a winner with the kids. The honey-ginger glazes pack a ton of flavor without a long list of ingredients or extra time in the kitchen. With such little preparation, these salmon fillets are the perfect weeknight meal that you can easily add to your cooking rotation. Complete the
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Turmeric is a versatile spice, one that’s used in different spice blends around the world (think curry powder) and which has a reputation for being one of the healthiest spices out there. But if you’ve ever gone to pick up the capsule version of turmeric to use medicinally, you may have found yourself with a bottle of curcumin instead, or
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The best diet to follow for good health probably won’t surprise you: low in fat and calories; rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; and focused on “real” foods rather than processed ones. While these same guidelines apply to men who have prostate cancer, your diet and how you prepare food may be even more important
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During this current pandemic, many are taking additional precautions to stay healthy. Washing hands for 20 seconds and practicing social distancing are key to preventing the spread of the virus. However, it’s also important to have a strong immune system that can fight back against the germs you may encounter. If you’ve noticed that you’re
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When you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis you want a diet with a steady supply of bone-building nutrients. This delicious dish that follow offer a bevy of calcium and vitamin D, which form the foundation of a diet for a sturdy skeleton, as well as other nutrients critical for bone health, including protein. Ingredients 2 tablespoons tub margarine 1 medium
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