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category: health
09 Jul 2009

There is a whole lot going on with your body- repairing tissues, food being digested and your brain is working away. To make sure that everything is running smoothly and to the best of its abilities you need to make sure you’re eating properly!

Here are 5 nutrients that, according to SympaticoMSN.com, are essential for your health and happiness.

1. Essential fats: Your body can’t make essential fats on its own so you need to get these fats from your diet

2. Calcium: Calcium is your body’s most abundant mineral and is responsible for developing strong bones and teeth

3. Iron: The most common nutrient deficiency worldwide is iron deficiency (also known as anemia).

4. Protein: Your body needs protein for overall health, for muscle repair, hormonal balance, immune system function and for weight loss.

5. Antioxidants: Anti-oxidants such as vitamins E, C, selenium and lycopene (found in tomatoes) bind to free oxygen radicals and prevent these radicals from damaging healthy cells

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category: health
04 Jul 2008
by: ashley
 This smooth, creamy treat can de-bloat your belly, boost your immunity, and more

You know yogurt is healthy and a great way to get calcium, and you may have even heard about probiotics, the “helpful” bacteria that boost your immune system. But you get to the dairy aisle and you’re dumbfounded. So much sugar, so many health promises! Some yogurts could be considered liquid candy bars; others sound medicinal enough to require a prescription. But understanding the nutritional ins and outs of this power food is worth the effort.

  • No more than 200 calories
  • 4 g of fat or less
  • 30 g of sugar or less
  • At least 6 g of protein
  • At least 20% of the daily value for calcium

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According to Cynthia Sass

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