Nutrition The term “dietary supplement” can be used for anything taken orally to enhance your usual food intake. Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbal products. People take supplements because they are not sure they get enough nutrients in the foods they eat and/or they want to treat or prevent an illness. General […]
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Nutrition This is one flavor enhancer you should do without. Too much salt and sodium can lead to or worsen high blood pressure which raises the risk for heart disease and stroke. What is too much? * More than 1,500 mg of sodium per day, or only half a teaspoon of salt, if you are
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Nutrition Nutrients like calcium, iron, and zinc are just as essential as vitamins. The table below shows, in capsule form, how much you need, what foods supply significant amounts, and the functions various minerals perform. Use it to plan a mineral-rich menu. (As with vitamins, however, sometimes diet alone can’t satisfy the need for certain
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Nutrition The following can help you plan a diet that provides adequate amounts of the essential vitamins indicated. Diet, however, cannot always satisfy the need for all vitamins. Pregnancy, menstruation, illness, crash dieting, food allergies, use of medication, or other circumstances may call for vitamin supplements. Check with your doctor about taking vitamin supplements. Follow
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Nutrition To get needed nutrients, vary your food choices. Whole Grains Foods made from grains (like wheat, rice, and oats) help form the base of a nutritious diet. They provide vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates (starch and dietary fiber), and substances called phytochemicals (plant chemicals) that are important for good health. Grain products are low in fat,
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Nutrition Build and maintain healthy bones and teeth. Calcium and Vitamin D are two vital nutrients for bone health. They may also reduce the risk for cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. It is needed to support the structure of the teeth and bones.
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HEALTHY EATING Everyone needs some sodium. It helps with the body’s fluids, muscles and nerves. But most people eat too much. Here’s why cutting back can do you some good: Eating less sodium can lower the risk of a heart attack, heart failure, stroke and kidney disease. If people lowered sodium intake to 1,500 mg
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HEALTHY EATING Potassium is an important mineral that the body needs for various functions. But many people don’t get enough potassium in their diet. And people who take certain diuretic medicines may have low levels, too. Why do I need potassium? When potassium levels are low, a person may have: * High blood pressure and
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HEALTHY EATING Magnesium plays a role in more than 300 functions in the body. It is needed for muscle and nerve function, bone health, blood sugar control and regulating blood pressure. We also need magnesium to release energy in our body. Long-term low levels of magnesium could be linked to certain health problems like migraine
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HEALTHY EATING Many food products contain “sea salt” as an ingredient instead of table salt, also commonly called “salt.” In particular, many so-called natural food products say they use sea salt. But is sea salt any healthier than old-fashioned table salt? What’s the difference? In general, sea salt has a coarse, crunchy texture. Table salt
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