Research supports that a plant-based diet is beneficial to health, but cutting out animal products won’t suddenly make a poor diet nutritious. Whether you are interested in becoming a healthy vegetarian or simply want to improve your eating habits, follow these nutrition tips.

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Up to 60% of the body is composed of water. It is used to maintain blood volume, which is required for regulating body temperature and delivering oxygen and nutrients. Water also provides a medium for the biochemical reactions that occur in the cells, and is crucial for the removal of waste products.

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What is gluten?

Gluten is a protein naturally found in the grains wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten provides elasticity to dough helping baked goods rise and hold shape while giving them a chewy texture. Gluten is also used to make vegetarian meat substitutes such as seitan.

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Is it habit or hunger? Before you grab a snack, stop and assess how you feel. If your stomach is grumbling or you can’t focus, you likely need to eat. If you feel anxious, stressed, or bored, you may be eating out of habit. Find an activity to distract you such as making a phone call or taking a short walk.

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Butter and margarine have long been topics of nutritional debate leaving consumers confused about the best choices for health. This is what current research tells us about butter and margarine, including tips for selecting the healthiest option.

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It is well known that unhealthy eating can lead to excess calorie intake, weight gain, and chronic disease. What is often overlooked are those bothersome symptoms that make daily life uncomfortable and set you up for more serious issues in the future. These are five of those symptoms, and they can all be improved through healthier eating.

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Slushies with Real Fruit Juice

Shaved ice is sure to cool you off on a hot day. You can cut calories and increase nutrients by swapping flavored syrups with real fruit juice. A large cup of shaved ice topped with four ounces of 100% pineapple juice has 60 calories.

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Malnutrition occurs when there is a lack of necessary nutrients. It is often associated with starvation, but it is now evident that malnutrition applies to overeating as well as undereating. It is possible for a person to become overweight while also failing to get important nutrients.

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Grilling fruits and vegetables creates delicious flavors by caramelizing the natural sugars. The following tips will help you get the most out of your fresh produce while keeping your meal healthy.

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Vitamin and mineral supplements should add to a nutritious diet, not replace healthy foods all together. Here are a few reasons you should avoid depending on pills and powders for your nutrient intake.

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