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Iron or Eat Rich Foods for Preventing Fatigue

Consumingiron-rich foods can prevent fatigue, supply you with energy and help keep your immune system in top form. Failing to take in the required amount of iron affects everything from your red blood cells to your brain to your attention span; it may even put you at risk for anemia, a serious condition in which [...]

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Eating Salmon helps lower your blood cholesterol

High cholesterol! This term seems to be highly used when dealing with today’s health topics! It is the yellowish material in your arteries which narrows the blood vessels. But they are not all bad for you. You can lower the bad type of cholesterol (LDL - low density lipoprotein) and increase the good type of [...]

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Top Myths about Seafood

Avoid seafood to lower blood cholesterol This is definitely the number one myth about seafood. Seafood in general contains a high level of cholesterol; however it is low in saturated fats. Cholesterol found in seafood and other meats has little effect on blood cholesterol in most people. Saturated fats and trans fatty acids are the most [...]

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Not any old iron

If you eat a varied, balanced diet you are unlikely to suffer from an iron deficiency. But more and more people are choosing not to eat red meat, becoming vegetarian or eating too much of the same foods. Essential iron Iron is an important mineral and responsible for aiding many of your body’s functions. [...]

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Fishy facts for mums-to-be

Many women remain confused over what fish they can and can’t eat during pregnancy. Some you can eat freely, such as white fish, but others, such as mackerel, tuna and swordfish, need to be controlled. Midwives and doctors generally don’t recommend dietary supplements during pregnancy, but experts from a number of medical fields are [...]

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