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2 weeks ago | 
health.com | Merve Ceylan |Jamie Johnson
EMS-FORSTER-PRODUCTIONS / Getty Images Your body needs fat for various functions, including energy production, hormone production, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K), maintaining body temperature, and more. However, eating too much saturated fat has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Saturated fats are found mostly in animal-based foods such as red meat, lard, and dairy products. They're also found in coconut oil, baked goods, and fast foods.
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2 weeks ago | 
health.com | Merve Ceylan |Hannah Harper |Jamie Johnson
SimpleImages / Getty Images Bananas are rich in vitamins and minerals, such as potassium and vitamin C, as well as fiber and antioxidants. However, like other fruits, bananas are naturally high in sugar. Sugar and carbohydrates increase blood glucose (sugar) levels faster than protein and fats. Some people with diabetes may limit or avoid these foods to prevent blood sugar spikes.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Merve Ceylan
Arsenic is a toxic metal that can enter soil through natural and man-made activities. Arsenic in foods is about soil health. The amount that may be in rice depends on where the rice is grown and how it's processed. The outer layer, or outer hull, of rice contains more arsenic. This layer is removed during the milling process to produce white rice. So, whole-grain rice, like brown rice, will have higher levels of arsenic than processed rice, like white rice.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Merve Ceylan |Hannah Harper |Kayla Girgen
samael334 / Getty Images Potassium is important for kidney, heart, muscle, and brain function. Low potassium levels can contribute to muscle weakness, high blood pressure, kidney stones, and loss of bone mass. Adults need 2,600-3,400 milligrams of potassium daily, depending on age, sex, and pregnancy or breastfeeding status. Bananas are a well-known source of potassium, but other foods are better sources of potassium.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Merve Ceylan
Magnesium helps more than 300 processes in the body, while potassium helps balance the fluid inside the cells, maintaining a stable internal environment. Both minerals are crucial for muscle, nerve, bone, metabolic, and heart health. Your body does not produce magnesium or potassium, so it's important to get these essential minerals through foods and drinks in your diet. Many enzymes in your body require magnesium to function properly.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Merve Ceylan |Susan Bard
bluestocking / Getty ImagesRose water, made by distilling rose petals, is used for its fragrance, skin benefits, medicinal purposes, and potential calming effects. It contains compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. However, there is limited clinical evidence about its effectiveness for skin or other health benefits. Before you use it, test it for skin irritation due to potential allergic reactions.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Merve Ceylan
HandmadePictures / Getty Images Sugars occur naturally in some foods, such as honey, fruits, and milk. Table sugar is industrially produced from sugar cane and sugar beets. Sugar alcohols are a type of sweetener that contains fewer calories than sugar. They are commonly added to sugar-free food products. Consuming both sugar and sugar alcohols in large amounts can lead to side effects and health concerns. What Is Sugar? Sugars are carbohydrates.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Merve Ceylan
Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography / Getty ImagesEggs help bind and thicken ingredients in recipes. They're also a good source of protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. If you can't have eggs due to allergies, diet, concerns about food safety, or any other reason, egg substitutes are a good choice. Many seeds, beans, and pureed fruits and vegetables make effective egg alternatives—mimicking function, taste, texture, and nutrition. People may prefer egg substitutes for many reasons.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Merve Ceylan
Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images Your digestive system contains trillions of microbes, which coexist in your gut and serve many functions. Beneficial microbes, primarily bacteria, help with digestion, synthesize certain micronutrients, and support your immune system. Microbes feed on what you eat, which is why your nutrition can play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. Consuming foods that nourish beneficial bacteria helps them grow and function.
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2 months ago | 
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NutritionDietsGetty | Alexander SpatariGetty | Alexander SpatariYou've likely heard about the keto diet (it was all the range in 2019), which involves eating fat — and lots of it — while limiting carbs. By doing so, your body, which typically turns carbohydrates into glucose for energy, has to pivot. The body starts to burn fat for energy instead, producing ketones, in a process called ketosis. Sound familiar? Makes sense since there's no shortage of keto fans out there.
