Tag: nutrition

Fruits, vegetables, and other edible plants such as onions, grapes, and certain types of cucumber have often been praised for the nutrients they contain which have been shown to prevent cancer from developing. And now researchers are looking at broccoli to find out if it can be effective in improving the benefits of cisplatin in […]

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Fat inside the belly, also known as visceral fat, is very harmful to the health and is a major risk factor for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and many more health complications. Whilst it is not possible to spot reduce fat, here we list 25 healthy food […]

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Maca is the superfood of one of the oldest, and once most advanced civilizations on earth – the Incas and Peruvians. It is native to the Andes Mountains and has become known over the years as “the food of Gods, a natural Viagra, and a miracle drug”. Maca has been used for everything from enhancing […]

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The human body uses three main sources of energy: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The ability to run, swim, ski, and generally survive results from the ability of the body to extract energy from food. Each of the different fuel sources – carbohydrates, protein, and fat – follow different metabolic pathways in the body but they […]

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Nitric Oxide is the most powerful endogenous vasodilator in the body. It aid in widening the blood vessels and improves circulation to all parts of the body – from the nose to the kidneys, lungs, fingers, toes, heart, and all over the body. When a person does not produce enough nitric oxide it results in […]

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