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What foods would you recommend to eat following a strenuous workout?

What foods would you recommend to eat following a strenuous workout to aid the body in recovery? Mostly water as it helps replace fluid lost in sweat. While working out, you should be drinking 1 cup...

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How many calories I should be taking to make sure my breast milk has enough...

I am a 23-year-old female that is breastfeeding a three-week-old infant. I was wondering how many calories I should be taking to make sure my breast milk has enough calories and nutrition for my baby?...

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Do you think organic fruits and vegetables have more nutritional content?

Do you think organic fruits and vegetables have more nutritional content than conventionally grown fruits or vegetables? This is something that I’ve wondered for a long time but, haven’t been able to...

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How does dieting play a role in healthy hair, strong nails, and clear skin?

How does dieting play a role in healthy hair, strong nails, and clear skin? What ways can you boost your metabolism and lose weight the right way without doing any dietary supplements? Yes, food plays...

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What is a healthy way to lose weight and gain energy too?

What is a healthy way to lose weight and gain energy too? A combination of less food and daily exercise is the best plan for slow weight loss that supports the energy (fuel) your body needs to...

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Can food be justified and rationalized to only what you need to sustain life?

Can food be justified and rationalized to only what you need to sustain life? There is an expression – do you eat to live or live to eat?  That defines your dilemma. Yes, food can be just enough to...

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I drink coffee but want to replace that with something healthier.

I am a daily coffee drinker but am wanting to replace that energy with something healthier. What are some foods I can add to my breakfast to give me energy for the day? Or what foods should I stay...

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I wonder what type of foods I can consume to lower my bad cholesterol.

I am a 20-year-old male and I am currently wondering what type of foods I can consume to help lower my bad cholesterol because I am constantly seeing commercials about this topic, and would love a...

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What are ways to get iron if you do not eat red meat and iron pills make you...

What are other ways to eat iron if you do not eat red meat and iron supplement pills make you sick? While red meats are the best source of heme iron which is highly absorbable. Leafy greens are a...

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Are protein powders beneficial for you?

Are protein powders, pre-workout drinks, and other supplements like these beneficial for you? For the average person who may or may not lift weights, protein powders are not beneficial and costly....

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