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Gone are the days of sailors taking lemons on board long voyages to prevent scurvy, a severe long-term shortage of vitamin C, and children developing rickets, caused by vitamin D deficiency. Even in the land of plenty, however, people may experience vitamin and mineral deficiencies in their diets.
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Before you indulge in this year’s holiday feast, take your vitamins — C and E to be exact. A recent study found these common vitamins can temporarily block some of the harmful effects of a high-fat meal.
Even a single high-fat meal can temporarily decrease endothelial function (the arteries’ ability to [...]

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Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients characterized by the following: Although our bodies cannot manufacture them, they are needed for good health and vital functions. A proper diet supplies our bodies with most necessary vitamins and minerals. If, however, you live a “normal” life, i.e., you’re constantly on the go, there’s [...]

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People used to think vegetarians were tree-hugging freaks. But times have changed; now more and more people are embracing vegetarianism as a healthy, ethical and ecologically sound alternative diet — and the rest of us are getting used to dinner guests who balk at bacon cheeseburgers. Here’s a quick guide to [...]

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Phew! You made it through the holidays without picking up too many extra pounds — but you still could use some help with that New Year’s resolution to eat healthy. Fortunately, the Web is handy in the kitchen with nutrition tools and menu planners that can show you exactly what you’re [...]

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The Internet and the Web are the greatest tools the world has ever known for laypeople to access information otherwise difficult to obtain without consulting a professional (and paying a professional’s fees). In many cases, should a given website turn out to be lacking in information, it may not matter much; [...]

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