Carbohydrates are fuel for metabolism. Chemical reactions in cells require fuel. Muscles, from heart to digestive system to biceps and quads all use carbohydrate, in the form of glucose. Brain cells need twice the energy as other cells. The brain runs almost exclusively on glucose, using up about 20 percent of your daily calorie needs.
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5 Easy Ways to Eat More Whole Grains
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What are whole grains and what’s all the hubbub anyway? How can you get more whole grains into your diet?
Food Myths Debunked
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I’ve always wondered how many of the most popular cooking myths got started, and why so many people still think they’re true. Do you know the one about keeping avocado from turning brown by using the pit? Searing meat keeps it juicy? Are green potatoes bad for you? True or false, find the answers — plus post your own myths and I’ll answer them!
Why Eat More Superfoods?
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Unlike regular foods, superfoods have healing properties — delivering more than just vitamins and minerals. Learn why you should be eating superfoods, and how to cook them to preserve their delicate phytonutrients…
Cheap Ways to Get Healthy
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‘Living a healthy lifestyle is expensive’ is just a myth. There are plenty of ways to get healthy that can fit into any budget. Here are ways you can kick start eating, sleeping and feeling better today.
10 Everyday Superfoods
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Want to boost your energy? Consider everyday superfoods – loaded with micronutrients that strengthen your liver and boost your body’s systems.
How-To Tips For A Plant-Based Diet
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Whether or not you choose to eat meat, you can still revamp your diet to be more plant-centric, the best way possible, with these easy tips to get more vegetables and fruit into your daily meals.
5 Superfoods for Diabetes
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Diabetes is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels that result from defects in the body’s ability to produce and/or use insulin. Here are five superfoods that help diabetics improve their condition.
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