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Potassium is an Important Nutrition in Diet

Numerous studies state that as long as you are eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, you are getting all the potassium you need. Yet just as many sources state that the majority of Americans and Europeans, particularly the Germans and Italians, are only consuming about 50% of the recommended intake of potassium. I try to keep tabs on my nutritional intake on a pretty regular basis, and if I don’t plan my meals, I consistently come up short on potassium. Based on my own personal experience, I feel pretty confident that the 2nd statement is much closer to the truth.

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Pineapple: Discover Its Surprising, Life-Enhancing Benefits

We all know that eating plenty of fruit will help ensure that our bodies are receiving the daily recommended antioxidants and vitamins to keep our healthy energy at peak levels. However, each piece of fruit you eat contains special extra benefits that work to cure, aid, heal, and promote specific, unique physical needs.

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Hot Springs: Relaxing & Healthy?

How hot springs can be good for you.

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A Balanced Diet

The amount of energy to be provided by a balanced diet for any person will depend on several factors: age, sex, body size, lifestyle, occupation, and the climate of the area he is in. The proportion of the various food classes in a diet is also not the same for different persons, due to varying physical and physiological requirements..

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About Calcium and Calcium Supplements

Curious about the mineral calcium? Your body requires it, and if you do not get enough, a calcium supplement may be necessary. Learn the basics about calcium and calcium supplements here.

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How to Choose the Best Food Supplement

Some guidelines to help us choose the best for our health.

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Food Fictions Boiled Down to a Solid Fact

There are many food myths that surround us. This will set them straight through a scientific view.

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Health Benefits of Broccoli

Broccoli has proved its value.

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The Five Nutrients You Need Most

Even a slight deficiency in one of these vitamins and minerals can put your health at risk.

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Figs: The Fitness Fruit

Figs have a long and fascinating history, and they are ideal for maintaining optimum health. The moist and succulent fig is one of the most ancient of fruits and they are filled with nutrients, fibres, minerals, and antioxidants.