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Vitamin C in lemons lowers the risk of ischemic stroke and heart disease, reduces the symptoms and duration of a cold, and keeps skin healthy. Citric acid in them improves absorption of iron from plant-based food sources and prevents the formation of kidney stones. Besides this, plant compounds in lemons act as antioxidants and aids weight loss and prevents cancer.

Blueberries are nature’s own multivitamin! They contain immune-boosting vitamins C and E, B vitamins for metabolism and energy, and vitamin K for normal blood clotting, providing you anywhere from 4% of your daily values (B vitamins) to as much as 24% DV (vitamin K).

If you have hypothyroidism, ensure you have foods rich in nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and selenium which are needed for thyroid hormone production and regulation. Anti-inflammatory foods like omega 3 fatty acid-rich fish, apple cider vinegar, flax or chia seeds, and probiotics like fermented foods and yogurt can also help you cope better.

Some people owe their weight loss to the alkaline diet. Some of them say their energy levels have shot up because of this diet....

A balanced diet is essential during dialysis. Keep a strict tab on your fluid intake. Legumes, beans, and cottage cheese will provide safe protein. Eat oatmeal and oat bran to keep cholesterol levels low. Keep salt in check by cutting down on processed foods; use lemon zest, vinegar, mustard for flavoring. Choose foods low in potassium - apples, pears, berries, radish, asparagus, and zucchini.

Dietary restrictions in a vegan diet raise questions about its adequacy for professional athletes. But, certain important tips can make up for any inadequacies. Athletes' diet must include different sources of plant-based protein for muscle growth as well as training and recovery. They must eat bigger meals and consume energy dense foods to meet caloric requirements. It is important to have enough zinc, calcium, iodine, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and iron for optimum performance.

When you live far from the coastline, the fish that reaches you is rarely fresh, even if supermarkets and restaurateurs claim otherwise. Countries like America execute the best fishing practices so fish caught here is usually safe to eat. Wild-caught fish is safer to eat than farmed fish, provided one picks smaller fish from the lower rungs of the food chain, while fish that's labeled "organic" is best avoided.

Foodies who love their meat find it extremely hard to give up. Attachment to and an affinity for meat causes meat cravings. Not meeting the adequate dietary protein requirements might also be a cause for this. People who are deficient in iron, zinc, vitamin B12, folate, or magnesium might crave red meat. Pregnant women might also have these cravings. Often, craving for meat might be craving for junk food. The latter is highly addictive.

Chewing your way through your food can help you combat weight gain problems. Tricks like using smaller-sized tableware and loading half your plate with non-starchy veggies can also help you cut portions and lose weight. Eating a healthy breakfast in the morning will kick-start your metabolism and prevent unhealthy snacking, while swapping the soda for zero-calorie water can also make losing weight a lot easier.

Yellow watermelon, a lesser-known cousin of the more popular red variety, is a tropical fruit with a number of health benefits. Its abundant nutrients and compounds work well to ward off eye diseases, improve digestion, aid in managing weight, and relieve muscle soreness. Not just that, they also enhance immune function, heart health, and kidney function and may even prevent cancer.

Chromium-rich foods like broccoli, barley, and oats are easy to come by and great for your health overall. If you’re strapped for time, drink up your chromium through orange juice, grape juice, and even red wine! Other good sources of chromium are potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, and romaine lettuce – all readily available, so get shopping!

Whether you can give birth to fraternal twins depends on your genes. Other factors that raise your chances include age above 35 years, a higher BMI, a diet rich in dairy products, and multiple pregnancies. IVF is known to hike the chances too. Do note, however, that the factors responsible for the conception of identical twins remain unknown.

Nuts and seeds are a good addition to your line-up of omega 3-rich foods. Walnuts of all kinds – black, butternut, English – can get you healthy doses of omega 3 fatty acid ALA. So can flaxseeds, mustard seeds, chia seeds, and pecans.

Looking for a vegan/vegetarian alternatives to boost your omega 3 fatty acid intake? Seeds like chia seeds, flaxseeds, and mustard seeds can give you more omega 3 than you’d imagine! Walnuts also pack on the omega 3 fatty acids. Besides these, you could also opt for spinach, soybeans, tofu, winter squash, blueberries, wild rice, and beans and lentils.

Carotenoids can be found abundantly in bright red, orange, and yellow fruits and veggies like oranges, carrots, tomatoes, red peppers, and pumpkin. Green leafy veggies, raw papaya, and tomatoes have them too. While carotenoids like α and β carotene and β cryptoxanthin make vitamin A in your body, lutein and zeaxanthin protect the eye, and lycopene lowers blood pressure.