Author: Agogo
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10 Teas That Reduce Bloat and Digestive Discomfort
Are you suffering from bloating and digestive discomfort? You’ve come to the right place. This pervasive problem can be solved with the help of a cup of tea. Besides relieving the symptoms of bloating, these teas boast a plethora of health benefits. Enjoy one of the following teas to prevent or reduce bloat and ease…
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How to Freeze Fresh Foods to Prevent Waste
Sticking to a healthy diet is easier when you have a freezer. Freezing fresh foods have a plethora of benefits. Not only is it good for your wallet, but freezing also helps to prevent sensitive nutrients from being destroyed during transportation and storing. Freezing fresh foods reduces food waste, as well. Now, during a pandemic,…
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Water with Meals? Is It Good or Bad?
Water is vital for your body and sipping those eight glasses is a surefire way to maintain optimal hydration. Many people drink water with meals – especially if they’re trying to lose weight. Other people believe drinking water during meals is harmful to health. In fact, if you drink filtered water during meals, it can…
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How Bed Bugs Can Affect Your Health
Bed bugs are hard to spot but it doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Although bed bugs haven’t been proven to transmit serious diseases, they can have a negative impact on your health. Allergic reactions are often caused by bed bugs and you might not even know it. If you have an old bed or you…
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12 Healthy Canned Foods
Once canned foods saved people from hunger; today canned foods are unfairly underrated. Although some canned foods aren’t healthy, many others are loaded with nutrients. There are canned foods that are even healthier than fresher ones, according to a growing number of studies already conducted. Read on to learn more details about them and which…
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14 Complete Protein Sources for Vegans and Vegetarians
When your diet is meat-free, it seems to be harder to get enough complete protein. Eggs and meat are complete proteins, which contain essential amino acids. Plant-based sources of complete protein do exist, though. Although plant-based protein sources don’t contain all necessary amino acids, they supply the body with enough amounts of different amino acids…
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8 Bad Breath Causes and 8 Ways to Deal with It
We all have bad breath at times. If you have chronic bad breath though, you need to find out the cause of it and handle it. You can’t carry a mouthwash anywhere you go, right? Medically known as halitosis, bad breath might indicate a range of minor and serious health problems. Poor dental health care…
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How to Avoid Bean Flatulence
Beans are crazily good for us, but what do you feel after eating a serving? Intestinal gas, right? Bean flatulence is a common problem, which can be prevented. The problem is, beans contain indigestible carbohydrates like oligosaccharides, which aren’t digested by the body. This type of carbs is digested by the gut bacteria, causing gas.…
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How to Avoid Gaining Weight During Quarantine
Now that most of us have to stay home due to pandemic, eating has become a favorite activity. Since we can’t visit gyms or run in the parks, chances are you’re also staying inactive the majority of your time at home. Have you already noticed that you’ve start putting on pounds? That’s a warning sign…
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Vitamins and Minerals of Especial Importance to Women
Although all essential vitamins and minerals should be included in a healthy diet, iron, calcium, vitamin C and vitamin D are of particular importance for women. IRON What is iron and why is it especially important for women? Iron is important for several processes in the body, including energy metabolism and immune function. However, it…