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How Olive Oil Fits into a Nutrient-Rich Diet

The Mediterranean diet
The role of olive oil
Nutrients in olive oil
Heart-healthy benefits
Fighting inflammation
Using olive oil in cooking
Embracing the Mediterranean diet
Resources 
Further reading

The Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet stands as a renowned model of healthy eating, citing numerous health benefits. An abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds characterizes the diet. It also includes moderate fish and poultry consumption and low to average intake of dairy products.

A central part of a Mediterranean diet is olive oil, the consumption of which has been recognized for its health benefits for many years. The golden oil contains antioxidants and monounsaturated fats, particularly heart-healthy oleic acid and polyphenols, associated with reduced risk of chronic diseases.

Its use in cooking, dressings, and even drizzled-over finished dishes helps explain the low rates of heart disease and extended lifespans observed in Mediterranean regions.

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Eating just 2 of these nuts a day can help regulate metabolism and aid in weight loss

Brazil nuts may not be a staple in your pantry, but eating just a few a day serves up big benefits.

This tropical nut hails from the Amazon River area, where the selenium content of the soil is quite high. Because of this, just two Brazil nuts provide more than double the daily dose of selenium, a trace mineral that plays a role in thyroid function, DNA synthesis, and anti-inflammatory processes.

What’s more, Brazil nuts have protein, healthy fats, fiber and plenty of other vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In other words, you may want to start adding Brazil nuts to your morning oatmeal or afternoon salad.

Learn the nutrition facts and health benefits of Brazil nuts and delicious ways to include them in your diet.

Brazil nuts nutrition facts

A serving (about 2 nuts) of Brazil nuts has:

The health benefits of Brazil nuts

Eating Brazil nuts may prevent

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Does it matter what time of day I eat? And can intermittent fasting improve my health?

Early hunter-gatherers faced long periods of fasting. Their access to food relied on successful hunting, fishing and the availability of wild plants.

Over time, the development of modern agriculture and the transition to industrialised societies changed our regular eating patterns, shifting our dinner time to later in the day to accommodate work schedules.

Today, with access to an abundance of food, we rarely experience prolonged periods of fasting, except for weight loss or religious practices. It’s now common to have four or more meals a day, with the most calories consumed later in the day. Frequent snacking is also common, over a window of around 15 hours.

However, research increasingly shows our health is not only affected by what and how much we eat, but also when we eat. So what does this mean for meal scheduling? And can intermittent fasting help?

 

Our body clock controls more than our

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Why You Should Always Eat Watermelon Rinds and Seeds

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Nothing tastes like summer more than a crisp, juicy, refreshing bite of watermelon. It’s a staple of backyard barbecues and well-stocked at your local farmers’ markets this time of year. And if you can’t wait to slice into this summertime staple, pat yourself on the back for partaking in a super nutritious seasonal tradition — new research says that watermelon eaters tend to have a higher quality diet featuring more fiber, magnesium, potassium, vitamin A and other antioxidants, plus lower in added sugars and saturated fat than watermelon non-connoisseurs, says Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN.

Watermelon is technically available year-round, but don’t miss out on its summery moment in the sun because that’s when it’s at its peak. “During the summer months, you’re more likely to find melons grown in the U.S.,which means it has less travel

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healthy heart or cancer risk? Meet nutrition’s Jekyll and Hyde

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Despite our understanding of nutrition expanding remarkably in recent times, few aspects of our diet continue to confuse and divide the experts like nitrate.

For a long time nitrate has been viewed warily, with previous research showing it could potentially be linked to causing cancer.

However, subsequent research has revealed dietary nitrate also has various cardiovascular health benefits, which could help reduce the risk of related conditions such as heart disease, dementia and diabetes.

So, how can one dietary compound have such contrasting potential risks and benefits?

Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute hopes to find out how and why nitrate such contrasting potential risks and benefits.

All about the source

Dr. Catherine Bondonno led a review of nitrate research and says the key may lie in where it comes from.

“We get nitrate from three major dietary sources: meat, water

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Benefits Of Dance Workouts For Physical And Mental Health

Dance Your Way To Fitness: The Benefits Of Dance Workouts For Physical And Mental Health

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Dance workouts have gained immense popularity in recent years. Not only do they provide a fantastic opportunity to let loose and have fun, but they also offer a wide array of physical and mental health benefits. Here weexplored how dancing improves health and the advantages of dance workouts.

How Does Dancing Improve Health? 

According to Karnal-based fitness trainer, Vasu Dewan, “Engaging in dance workouts is an excellent way to stay fit and active. Unlike monotonous gym routines, dance combines cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises into one dynamic and exciting package.” He went on to explain that when you’re grooving to the rhythm, you’re not only burning calories but also improving your cardiovascular endurance. 

Physical Benefits Of Dancing

Dancing is a full-body workout that engages and tones various muscle groups. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key muscle groups that are worked during dance workouts:

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A New And Healthy Mineral-Based Energy Supplement Is On The Market Synthesit Gives Caffeine’s Benefits Without The Negative Side Effects

(MENAFN- News Direct) In today’s fast-paced world, it is essential to maintain high levels of energy and focus throughout the day. As an integral part of many people’s daily routines, coffee is one of the most popular drinks globally – an estimated two billion cups of coffee are drunk every single day.

There is a growing market of healthy coffee alternatives such as Synthesit available which can help preserve energy without the negative effects of coffee. The energy supplement market is expected to reach a value of $152 billion by 2031 .

Interest in coffee alternatives is driven in part by a realization of the problems with excessive caffeine consumption. around 90% of americans drink coffee regularly, and of these, almost 10% exhibit a caffeine use disorder from addiction to coffee.

Consuming large amounts of coffee can cause a number of concerning side effects . These include increased anxiety, insomnia,

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Your Healthy Family: Basic fitness

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May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, aimed at raising awareness about the many health benefits of physical activity. The Office on Disease Prevention and Health Promotion celebrates National Physical Fitness and Sports Month to also encourage people to get active using the Move Your Way® resources [health.gov] and interactive Move Your Way Activity Planner [health.gov]. It’s also a great time to support youth sports participation using the National Youth Sports Strategy [health.gov]. Don’t forget to check out these Healthy People 2030 physical activity evidence-based resources [health.gov] you can implement in your community. Lastly, share our list of MyHealthfinder tips [health.gov] to help people live healthier lives through increased physical activity.

I spoke with Kevin Roberts, who is a licensed athletic trainer and the manager of

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