Vitamin A, found in both animal products as well as fruits and vegetables, helps to enhance eye health and vision as well as skin health, and it plays a major role in the health of the immune system. Discover how to ingest more vitamin A with healthy advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in [...]
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A weak immune system can be caused by a variety of things, including high stress levels, diseases like AIDS, HIV and cancer, exposure to lots of germs and excess alcohol intake. Avoid situations that weaken the immune system with healthy advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
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When buying bottled water, inspect the label to see if the water comes from a spring, an aquifer or a municipal source, and pay attention to the filtration method, whether it has been chlorinated and whether it includes fluoride. Research bottled water companies before purchasing with healthy advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in [...]
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Oranges can have anywhere from 60 to 100 calories a piece, depending on their size, while orange fruit cups have higher calorie levels due to the added syrup. Calculate the calorie count in an orange, no matter the type, with healthy advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
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To best absorb vitamin A supplements, combine foods rich in vitamin A, such as meat, dairy and dark fruits, with healthy fats like olive oil or yogurt. Eat cereal fortified with vitamin A combined with low-fat milk and consider information from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.
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Potassium gluconate is typically used as a prescription medication to treat low blood levels of potassium, which is caused by other medications, severe trauma or drastic blood loss. Use caution when taking potassium gluconate, as an overdose could be lethal, with healthy advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
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The best way to absorb vitamin D supplements is by spending five to 15 minutes in the sun every day, which allows to the body to produce the right amount of vitamin D. Drink vitamin D fortified milk and eat fortified cereal to get this essential vitamin with help from a registered nutritionist in this [...]
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Vitamins and minerals that are great for the immune system are those that are considered antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C and E, beta carotene and zinc. Beef up on antioxidant vitamins and minerals, both as a supplement and through foods, with healthy advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on [...]
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Healthy stool should be brown in color, similar to the shade of cardboard, should be 4 to 8 inches long and should be relatively smooth. Do periodic checks of your stool to monitor any health issues with healthy advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
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The benefits of juicing include being able to get more servings of fruits and vegetables in a more palatable way, as the sweetness of fruits can mask the flavors of the vegetables. Get a few servings of fruits and veggies quickly through juicing with healthy advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free [...]
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To lose fat and not muscle, make sure to include enough carbohydrate-rich foods to fuel enough energy to exercise paired with lean proteins and healthy fats. Nourish the body to lose fat and gain muscle with healthy advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
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The calories in a banana milkshake vary, depending on how it is prepared, but a banana milkshake can range anywhere from 200 calories to 400 calories per 8-ounce serving. Inspect nutritional information to determine a banana milkshake’s calorie count with healthy advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
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To gain weight healthfully, eat healthy sources of calorie dense foods such as nuts, juice, smoothies and avocado. Eat several meals throughout the day to gain weight with tips from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.
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The best way to do a liver cleanse is to eat a balanced and healthy diet, drink plenty of water and avoid eating processed or high-fat foods, as those can cause liver or gallstones. Keep the liver healthy through better eating habits with healthy advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video [...]
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Foods containing potassium, which improves blood pressure, include tomatoes, cantaloupe, apricots and avocados, though bananas, potatoes and yogurt also offer good amounts. Choose from the wide varieties of potassium-rich foods with healthy advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
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To gain weight, eat high-calorie foods that are also healthy choices, such as nut butters, nuts, seeds, cheeses and fruit juices. Gain weight the healthy way, switching to lower-fat cheeses after reaching the goal weight, with healthy advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
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Vitamin B complex is a combination of all of the B vitamins, some of which function in the metabolic pathways while others maintain the integrity of the cell walls and overall cell health. Find out who should take a vitamin B complex to help with a variety of conditions with healthy advice from a registered [...]
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