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8 Ways Black Rice Is Good For Your Health and How To Cook It

Rice is a staple food in many households—especially in Asia, where many people have been eating rice with almost every meal for thousands of years. One particular type of rice, called black rice, is an incredibly healthy and nutritious alternative to white rice, but it hasn’t always been readily available for consumption. In ancient China, noblemen realized the great value of ... Continue Reading

5 Superfoods from Africa That Prevent Diabetes

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Diabetes is on the rise in Africa, but the rate of diabetes is still low compared to other continents. This post from Africa.com highlights 5 African superfoods that have been known to prevent and reverse diabetes. Did you know diabetes is on the rise in Africa? According to a report by the World Health Organization poor diet and lack of exercise are a major contributor. In ... Continue Reading

10 Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency That Are Easy to Miss

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Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that regulates the amount of calcium and phosphate in our bodies. We need vitamin D for healthy bones, muscles, and teeth. Without it, our bones become damaged, weak, brittle, and break more easily. We get most of our vitamin D from sunlight on our skin, but in winter and in the more northerly latitudes, it often isn’t enough. We also ... Continue Reading

6 Proven Tips That Will Make You Lose Weight for Good

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This post from TODAY shares six habits to set yourself up for weight-loss success and lose weight for life! The sooner you start these habits, the sooner you'll take control of your health. Someone once said that youth is wasted on the young. As a registered dietitian, I hear this statement uttered by many of my over-40 patients who are trying to lose weight. “If only I were ... Continue Reading

Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin D

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With skin cancer awareness on the rise, many people may not realize that their aversion to the sun is actually causing a much greater problem—vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that we need for many functions in the body. Without it, we would not survive. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to chronic pain, depression, fatigue, asthma, osteoporosis, ... Continue Reading

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