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alcohol
- Alcohol is a class of chemical compounds containing hydroxyl, or oxygen-hydrogen, groups.
antioxidants
- Antioxidants are specific vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. They help protect your body from certain health problems. Antioxidants help protect against cancer, artery and heart disease, arthritis, and cataracts. Beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, and selenium are the antioxidants that have been studied the most.
balanced diet
- A balanced diet is one that includes the Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) for all the essential nutrients including proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. A balanced diet supports normal growth and development and good health.
constipation
- Constipation is a condition in which a person's bowel movements become uncomfortable or less frequent than usual. Acute constipation begins suddenly and noticeably. Chronic constipation may begin slowly and last for months or years.
vitamin E
phytoestrogens
vitamin A
selenium in diet
- Selenium is an essential mineral that works as part of an important antioxidant enzyme. The body only needs a very small amount of selenium. The amount is measured in micrograms (mcg). The highest concentrations of selenium in the body are found in the liver, kidney, heart, and spleen.
The Cancer Connection
The Cancer Connection - The preserved food you love to snack on can potentially put you at risk of cancer of the respiratory tract. You can protect yourself with a diet full of fresh goodness. - Yashna Harjani - Dietician - Cancer is...
stomach cancer
Useful Links
Nutrition Australia
vegetarianism
organic foods
- Organic refers to how food is produced. All foods are organic because they contain carbon. Organic foods are described as organically grown or produced.
Weaning Children Away From Junk Food
Weaning Children Away From Junk Food - 21 February 2000 -- For many parents, helping kids to develop healthy eating habits is a struggle, and with more women working full time even health-conscious parents are finding it easy to slip up...
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