There are many laws and regulations that control what manufacturers can say in their labeling and what they have to include on food labels. And yet, there still are lots of ways that a manufacturer can target their ideal customer and be a bit misleading. Here are some things to be aware of when you are reading food labels.
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You may try to avoid foods that taste bitter, but there are some good reasons to include them in your diet. The bitter taste of some plants may have come about to keep pests and animals from eating them. And while some bitter plants are poisinous, many are not and are actually good for you. Your genes and age play a part in how bitter somthing tastes to you. You may not have liked certain foods as a child, and now like them as an adult. Here are some of the most healthy bitter tasting foods and drinks.
Collogen is a type of protein that is found throughout your body, including in your nails, skin, joints, and bones. Your body makes collegen, but the amount generally decreases with age. One third of the protein in your body is collogen. Collogen natually breaks down as you age. Your diet and genetics both affect the rate your collogen breaks down. Here's what you need to know to maximize collogen.
You may suffer from sinus congestion due to allergies, mold, illness, or other reasons. Your sinuses are mucous lined airways within the bones of your face and skull. The mucous acts as a first line of defense in filtering out unwanted airborne particles. If your sinuses become blocked, it can become painful due to the pressure from the trapped fluid. If your sinuses stay blocked for too long, you may end up with a sinus infection. Fortunately, there are some simple things you can try to get relief and even avoid sinus congestion altogether.
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Some of the healthiest and most antioxidant rich plants you can eat are dark colored fruits and vegetables. The antioxidants in them can help reduce inflammation in your body. Inflammation is thought to be at the root of many health conditions. So if you can minimize inflammation in your body, you may improve your health. Here are some easy ways you can support your health and eat those dark colored plants.
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