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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Air pollution is a major human health concern and is a risk factor for several health conditions. The most common causes of environmental air pollution include power plants, manufacturing facilities, fuel burning heaters, and automobiles. Despite increasing government regulations to reduce emissions and modern, cleaner combustion devices, air…
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RUSS BARTON MS, CNS, CISSN AUGUST 31, 2017 It’s that time of year for many of us. No, I’m not talking about football season and new television shows. Back to school season is here. We make sure they have appropriate school clothes, all the important supplies…
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Ask The Scientists – Health and Science Education Micronutrients are required for the immune system to function efficiently. Micronutrient deficiency harms immunity by affecting antibody responses, leading to imbalances in the immune system. This increases sensitivity to infections and illness. Infections also aggravate micronutrient deficiencies…
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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FOOD IS PART OF THE PRECISION NUTRITION NETWORK ALL CONTENT © PRECISION NUTRITION OVERVIEW Rapini, also called broccoli rabe (or raab), is a delightfully bitter member of the Brassica family, which also includes cousins such as broccoli, kale, turnip, and cabbage. The degree…
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Why wishful thinking won’t get you results, but science might. By Dan Garner Nutrition is often seen as a belief system. In other words, the answer to “What should I eat?” is often based on faith, magical thinking, emotional attachments, and/or what feels “truthy”, rather…
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From Examine.com Published By Kamal Patel on 2017-08-22 10:51:02 – Last Updated on 2017-08-22 11:05:18 The effect of vitamin D supplement on the score and quality of sleep in 20-50 year-old people with sleep disorders compared with control group The optimal amount of sleep varies from person to person. Most adults require at…
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