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A Guide to the Paleo Diet

A paleo diet consists of eating only foods that were available during the Paleolithic period, when humans hunted and gathered all of their food. Find out more about it.
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Gluten-free Diet: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Foods

Gluten-free diets are becoming increasingly popular. This article discusses the risks and benefits of a gluten-free diet, as well as which foods to eat and avoid.
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Plant-based Diet: a Health and Nutrition Guide

Plant-based Diet: a Health and Nutrition Guide
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The Dash Diet: What You Can Eat and the Health Benefits

The DASH diet's primary goal is to control blood pressure, but it can also help people maintain their weight and improve their overall health. Learn what to eat on this diet.
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Types, Functions, and Sources of Fat-soluble Vitamins

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble. This article examines some dietary sources for each, as well as the roles they play in the body.
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Types, Benefits, and Risks of the Raw Food Diet

The raw food diet does not include cooked foods and instead focuses on unprocessed, whole, plant-based foods. Uncooked foods account for approximately 75% of the diet. Find out more here.
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Vegan Diet: Health Advantages, Foods, and Tips

A vegan diet does not include any animal products, such as meat, eggs, or dairy. Learn more about the nutritional considerations and health benefits of a vegan diet here.
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Carbohydrates: Their Applications, Health Benefits, Nutrition, and Risks

Learn about carbohydrates, what they do, why we need them, how many carbs we should eat each day, and how to lower our risk of metabolic syndrome.