You’ve heard it before: you can get all the nutrients you need from the food you eat. Well, maybe you can. It’s certainly possible. But it’s unlikely. We all know that vitamin supplements are no substitute for a healthy diet. But nobody is a perfectly…
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RICH SHOSTED SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 BEAUTY Our skin is our first line of defense against the harshness of the world. Our skin protects us from viruses and bacteria. It keeps us warm when temperatures plummet, and cools us off when the air boils over. Amd…
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Herring THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FOOD IS PART OF THE PRECISION NUTRITION NETWORK ALL CONTENT © PRECISION NUTRITION OVERVIEW Herring is an oily fish found mostly in coastal waters. There are various species of herring; the most abundant species are the Atlantic herring, Pacific herring, and Araucanian…
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Ask the Scientists – Health and Science Education September 19 at 3:03pm · Gluten-free diets could do more harm than good in children Gluten-free diets are critical for people who’ve been diagnosed and are living with celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder in which…
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U.S. News New research by scientists at USANA, the Salt Lake City, Utah-based nutritional company, has discovered that what we eat and drink may have a significant impact on how our genes are regulated. In a new study published in the journal Nutrients, USANA scientists…
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Cucumber THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FOOD IS PART OF THE PRECISION NUTRITION NETWORK ALL CONTENT © PRECISION NUTRITION OVERVIEW Cucumber is a member of the gourd family, and the plant itself is a creeping vine. The cucumber we eat is actually a botanical berry, but it’s typically…
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Nectarines THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FOOD IS PART OF THE PRECISION NUTRITION NETWORK ALL CONTENT © PRECISION NUTRITION OVERVIEW The nectarine is a close sibling of the peach. The only difference is that nectarines have smooth skin, and peaches have fuzzy skin. The best way to think…
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It is thyroid cancer awareness month, so you should… GET TO KNOW YOUR THYROID The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. It is aptly referred to as the master metabolism gland. Hormones produced by the thyroid direct calorie consumption, oxygen…
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