nutrition
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What Your Salt Cravings May Be Trying to Tell You
Salt is an essential nutrient. Our body requires a small amount of sodium every day in order to maintain the proper fluid balance, as well as keep our nerves and muscles functioning properly. Over the course of human history, we’ve usually had a hard time getting enough salt, for which cravings have been helpful, as…
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Exercise Doesn’t Burn As Many Extra Calories As You Think
Exercise offers any number of benefits, helping to prevent or lessen the effects of chronic health conditions like anxiety, depression, heart disease, and high blood pressure, among others. It is, in so many ways, an essential component of good health.
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What to Do After Your Fad Diet Fails
Diets tend to fail, and the ones that promise quick weight loss through following one weird trick are especially doomed to failure. If you’ve just been on one of them, don’t just hop on a different fad diet; instead, take a minute to reflect on what you’ve learned, and make a plan to eat healthier…
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Why Reheated Rice Can Give You Food Poisoning
If you think of food poisoning, chances are you think of seafood, raw eggs and raw meat. However, you can also be at risk if you reheat cooked rice or pasta.