Eating organic foods is more expensive than eating conventional.  Is it really worth the extra money to eat organic?  As time has evolved, companies have found more ways to reduce the cost of producing fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, and dairy.  Most of the cost reducing measures involve using more
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Eating a diet rich in fiber can greatly improve your health.  Fiber is found in the cell walls of plants.  And since you don't have the digestive enzymes to break it down, it passes through your system whole.  Insoluble and soluble fiber are the two different types of fiber.  And they both benefit
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If you want to drop a few pounds or have more balanced energy, then you may want to cut out, or reduce, the amount of sugar and simple carbs you eat.  And if you crave them, this may seem to be an impossible task.  It's commonly thought that sugar and simple carb cravings are based in emotions. 
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The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and upper respiratory tract.  While there are lots of over the counter medicines that can help relieve symptons, you might want to try some natural cold remedies first.  The downside to the over counter medicines is that they contain ingredients that
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If you don't like plain water, there are plenty of ways to combine fruits and vegetables into flavorful drinks.  So not only will you stay hydrated, you'll get the antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals from the foods.  The best way to start is either with filtered water or fresh squeezed, or juiced,
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There are many laws and regulations that control what manufacturers can say in their labeling and what they have to include on food labels.  And yet, there still are lots of ways that a manufacturer can target their ideal customer and be a bit misleading.  Here are some things to be aware of when
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You may try to avoid foods that taste bitter, but there are some good reasons to include them in your diet.  The bitter taste of some plants may have come about to keep pests and animals from eating them.  And while some bitter plants are poisinous, many are not and are actually good for you.  Your
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Collagen is a type of protein that is found throughout your body, including in your nails, skin, joints, and bones.  Your body makes collagen, but the amount generally decreases with age.  One third of the protein in your body is collagen.  Collagen natually breaks down as you age.  Your diet and
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You may suffer from sinus congestion due to allergies, mold, illness, or other reasons.  Your sinuses are mucous lined airways within the bones of your face and skull.  The mucous acts as a first line of defense in filtering out unwanted airborne  particles.  If your sinuses become blocked, it can
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Some of the healthiest and most antioxidant rich plants you can eat are dark colored fruits and vegetables.  The antioxidants in them can help reduce inflammation in your body.  Inflammation is thought to be at the root of many health conditions.  So if you can minimize inflammation in your body,
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