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Breast Cancer and Alcohol
In order to understand how drinking alcohol can affect a womans risk of getting breast cancer, we will discuss the two topics separately...
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sophgalvez97
Jan 11, 20228 min read
What Is Heart Disease?
Heart disease is an all-encompassing term to describe heart-related issues. It is largely a preventable disease that leads to an...
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sophgalvez97
Jan 7, 20226 min read
Are Vegan Substitute Products Always Healthy?
What does it mean to be vegan/practice veganism? People who practice the vegan diet do not eat “meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy...
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Jan 6, 20226 min read
Nutritional Benefits of White Meat vs. Red Meat
There is a lot of discourse about red meat being unhealthy and white meat being a preferred protein source. Truthfully, there are...
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sophgalvez97
Jan 4, 20222 min read
Are GMO Crops Generally Unhealthy?
The debate on the safety of GMOs – genetically modified organisms — has gained more exposure recently, specifically within the food...
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admin131808
Dec 29, 20218 min read
What is Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is a disease that affects red blood cells in the body. It makes those blood cells into a crescent shape rather than a...
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sophgalvez97
Dec 22, 20218 min read
Is the Food Pyramid Still Relevant?
With the idea of the food pyramid being so ingrained in American society, it seems like it would still be one of the most important...
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sophgalvez97
Dec 21, 20212 min read
Advantages of Consuming Mostly Organic Food
When you see or hear the term “organic” at the grocery store, that might automatically sound like a healthier option, but what really are...
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admin131808
Dec 17, 20213 min read
Gummy Vitamins vs. Pills
Our bodies require both macronutrients and micronutrients to grow and maintain good health. Macronutrients are nutrients our body needs...
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admin131808
Dec 14, 20213 min read
I am Vitamin D Deficient, What Should I do?
Vitamin D is one of the many nutrients needed for individuals to ensure they are keeping themselves healthy. Vitamin D is definitely a...
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sophgalvez97
Dec 14, 20213 min read
The Importance of Glucose
To understand the importance of glucose, you need to know what glucose is. Glucose is a type of sugar we get from eating food. Our bodies...
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sophgalvez97
Dec 7, 20216 min read
Food Insecurity Series: What Is Food Insecurity?
Defining Food Insecurity Having access to sufficient and nutritious food is critical for an individual’s optimal growth and development....
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admin131808
Dec 3, 20212 min read
Food Allergies, Intolerances, and Sensitivities
Many people experience different reactions to some of the foods they eat. Some people may have a food allergy toward certain things, some...
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admin131808
Nov 26, 20212 min read
How do I know if I have a Gluten sensitivity?
If you notice that you tend to not feel so well when you eat foods that contain gluten, a protein that is found in wheat, barely, and...
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admin131808
Nov 26, 20213 min read
Why is Lactose Intolerance so Common?
Lactose intolerance describes the symptoms an individual experiences after consuming dairy products. Lactose intolerance normally causes...
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admin131808
Nov 24, 20212 min read
Can I And Should I Track My Child’s BMI?
The first step to understanding how to answer this question is: What exactly is BMI? BMI is an acronym for “body mass index” which is a...
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admin131808
Nov 22, 20213 min read
The Consequences of a Zinc Deficiency
What is zinc and what does Zinc do in the body? Zinc is a vital nutrient found in the body. Zinc is involved in almost every biological...
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admin131808
Nov 22, 20212 min read
What do Amino Acids do?
Firstly, what are amino acids? It doesn’t make sense to explain what they do without explaining what they are beforehand. “Amino acids...
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admin131808
Nov 19, 20212 min read
Can Eating a Gluten-Free Diet Cause Health Problems?
Have you ever been to the store and seen the words “gluten-free” on a food package? Why do people require or chose to eat gluten-free...
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sophgalvez97
Nov 17, 20212 min read
What Is Selenium And What Affects Does It Have On My Health?
Selenium is a great antioxidant. Antioxidants keep free radicals in check within the body and reduce inflammation, which is important...
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