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Ayurveda and Nutrition
According to ayurveda, each of us has a unique mix of three mind/body principles, which creates our specific mental and physical characteristics. These three principles are called doshas. Most of us have one or two doshas, which are most dominant in our nature, with the remaining one(s) less expressed.
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Why Are Antioxidants Important
Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Studies suggest that a diet high in antioxidants from fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.
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Why is Breakfast so Important
Whoever said have breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper, got it absolutely right!
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Healthy Breakfast Ideas
We have put together some nutritious and easy breakfast ideas for you to incorporate in your busy schedule.
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Why Healthy food Makes you Slim
People who eat healthy, mostly unprocessed foods, including fruit, vegetables, whole grains, legumes (lentils, dry beans and peas), reduced-fat dairy, and limited amounts of lean animal protein (fish, chicken, and lean cuts of other meats), often find that they can eat as much as they want without gaining weight.
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Junk Food: Facts
"Junk food" generally refers to foods that contribute a lot of calories but little nutritional value. They are often high in fat, sugar and sodium. As junk foods are low in satiety, people do not tend to feel full which ultimately leads to over eating.
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Water : The Most Important Nutrient
Every day, we lose water through urination, sweating and breathing. Since many of the processes within the body rely greatly on water, it is important we replace our fluids regularly to compensate for this loss.
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Eat right to fight stress
Your body, has a much broader definition of stress. To your body, stress is synonymous with change. Anything that causes a change in your life causes stress. Whether your circumstances are "good" or "bad" if it is a change in your life, it is stress as far as your body is concerned.
