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How to Avoid Harmful Food Additives

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Avoid foods with tartrazine or Yellow #5.  Tartrazine is commonly known as Yellow #5 (which its commonly listed as on the ingredient list). It's a coloring that's added to many different types of foods and has been associated with some adverse reactions (especially in children). ·          Some studies have shown that Yellow #5 has been associated with behavior problems in children. It usually affects children with ADHD and a confirmed food allergy. Typically, they will show increased hyperactivity and difficulty paying attention. ·          Yellow #5 is found in a wide variety of foods including Mountain Dew soda, yellow colored vitamins or medications, macaroni and cheese made with powdered cheese, yellow colored candies, and yellow colored cereals. Cut out items containing diacetyl.  Unlike Yellow #5, diacetyl is a flavoring, not a color. It's used in a wide variety of processed foods and has been associated with a few adverse health effects. ·

How to Make Fruit Salad

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Fruit salad is a classic potluck contribution for a reason. It's easy to mix together a variety of fruits that will make a refreshing, flavorful side or dessert. For a fast fruit salad, mix strawberries, peaches, and berries with a little lemon juice, honey, and vinegar. If you'd like more of a syrupy salad, combine tropical fruits with an easy citrus-honey dressing. To make a creamy fruit salad that makes a light dessert, beat cream cheese with mayonnaise, sugar, and Greek yogurt. Then coat pieces of fruit in the creamy mixture and enjoy! Cut the strawberries and peaches into  1 ⁄ 2  inch (1.3 cm) slices.  Rinse 1 pound (450 g) of hulled strawberries and 3 medium peaches. Then use a paring knife to cut the fruit into thin, even slices. ·          If you can't find ripe peaches, substitute plums or nectarines. Toss the strawberries, peaches, blueberries, and basil together.  Scoop the sliced strawberries and peaches into a serving bowl. Add 1 cup (10

How to Eat Fruit on a Diabetes Diet

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For many diabetics, fruit and fruit products seem like a safe and reliable substitute for other sweets or desserts. However, depending on the specific fruit and your circumstances, eating fruit may aggravate your diabetes. Consult with your doctor or a registered dietitian to construct a meal plan that includes fruit as a safe part of your diet. In the end, you'll be able to eat fruit and manage your diabetes much better. Eat fruit without additives.  The best fruits are ones without any additives. Focus on: ·          Fresh fruit ·          Canned fruit in its own juice ·          Frozen fruit ·          Dried fruit ·          Fruit juice Choose fruits low on the glycemic index.  Foods with a low glycemic index (GI) are processed slower by the body and won't spike your blood sugar. Some fruits with a low GI include: ·          Pomegranates ·          Grapes ·          Apples ·          Blueberries ·          Strawberries ·          P

How to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

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Fruits and vegetables contain many essential nutrients for health. They also have few calories, plenty of fiber, and plant sterols that have been proven effective against heart disease. The National Institute of Health has published studies on why fruit and vegetable consumption is low, with cost ranking highest among reasons. Additionally, many people are unsure of how to incorporate fruits and vegetables into their busy lifestyle. But including fruits and vegetables in your diet is not as difficult as it may seem. There are ways to eat more fruits and vegetables daily starting with knowing how to shop to finding to creative ways to incorporate into each meal. Think ahead to eating more fruits and vegetables and less junk food, and buy your foods accordingly.  Purchase fresh when it fits your budget and timing. Fresh fruits and vegetables can be more expensive, but are worth the money in nutrition and flavor. Usually they can be eaten raw or cooked. Sometimes there i

How to Cure a Cold With Garlic

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Investigate whether garlic helps with cold symptoms.  A recent study looked at the effectiveness of garlic in 146 people over a three month period. Those that took a garlic supplement had 24 occurrences of cold symptoms, as opposed to 65 occurrences in those that did not take garlic. Also, those that took garlic had 1 day less of cold symptoms. ·          In another study, those that took garlic had fewer symptoms of a cold and felt better sooner, possibly because a subset of immune cells were increased in those people taking 2.56 g of a garlic supplement daily. ·          Most researchers believe that sulfur-containing compounds in garlic, allicins, are responsible for the anti-common cold effects. However, there are a number of other elements in garlic, such as saponins and amino acid derivatives that are thought to play a role in reducing the viral load, though it is not clear how they might do this.    Deal with the smell.  Many may be concerned about the smell o

How to Quit Smoking Weed After Years

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Though marijuana is less addictive and physically endangering than many illegal substances, it can still very easily turn into a harmful habit, which is difficult to control and causes damage to everyday activities, social interactions and physical abilities. This is especially true for long-term users, who have been smoking for years. If you or somebody you love is one of these people, you should know that quitting marijuana is completely possible and, in fact, much easier than with most other addictive substances -- all starting with Step 1 below. Making the Decision Know how marijuana affects you.  Cannabis intake normally causes lack of initiative or laziness, an unwillingness to participate in many social situations (especially when interacting with non-smokers is involved), as well as damage to internal organs like the heart and lungs. These reasons are why the number of people deciding to quit smoking weed is progressively increasing. How has it changed you?