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Importance Of Eating Whole Eggs   Category:   Health And Nutrition  Whole Eggs or Egg Whites? By throwing out the yolk and only eating egg whites, you're essentially throwing out the most nutrient dense, antioxidant-rich, vitamin and mineral loaded portion of the egg. The yolks contain so many B-vitamins, trace minerals, vitamin A, folate, choline, lutein, and other powerful nutrients... it's not even worth trying to list them all. The egg whites are almost devoid of nutrition compared to the yolks. Even the protein in egg whites isn't as powerful without the yolks to balance out the amino acid profile and make the protein more bio-available. Not to even mention that the egg yolks from free range chickens are loaded with healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Yolks contain more than 90% of the calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, thiamin, B6, folate, and B12, and panthothenic acid of the egg. In addition, the yolks contain ALL of the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K...

Health Complications Of Female Genital Mutilation   Category:   Health And Nutrition Health complications of female genital mutilation: FGM has no health benefits, and it harms girls and women in many ways. It involves removing and damaging healthy and normal female genital tissue, and interferes with the natural functions of girls' and women's bodies. Generally speaking, risks increase with increasing severity of the procedure. Immediate complications can include: severe pain excessive bleeding (haemorrhage) genital tissue swelling fever infections e.g., tetanus urinary problems wound healing problems injury to surrounding genital tissue shock death. Long-term consequences can include: urinary problems (painful urination, urinary tract infections); vaginal problems (discharge, itching, bacterial vaginosis and other infections); menstrual problems (painful menstruations, difficulty in passing menstrual blood, etc.); scar tissue and...

Cervical Cancer Symptoms   Category:   Health And Nutrition Cervical cancer is a very common cancer among women. Normally occurs in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus connecting to the vagina. Below are the major symptoms of Cervical Cancer: Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Most women diagnosed with cervical cancer experience irregular bleeding. An untimely bout of vaginal bleeding that occurs regularly could be an indicator of cervical cancer. It could also be due to other medical conditions, such as a hormonal imbalance, pelvic inflammatory disease or an infection in the pelvic organs. As cancer spreads to nearby tissues, it creates new, abnormal capillaries that break easily and cause bleeding. Such bleeding may happen between menstrual periods, after sexual intercourse, after menopause and even after a pelvic exam. Contact your doctor if you experience bleeding between menstrual cycles or following sexual intercourse.  Un...

Keeping Your Bones Strong And Healthy   Category:   Health And Nutrition Bones create the frame on which your body is built. You also need bones for protection and to carry out even a small task with ease. Along with providing strength, balance and support for your body, healthy bones support a better posture and make you look and feel more youthful. As you grow old, you become more vulnerable to weak bones. Even a small fall may break a bone, resulting in pain and loss of independence. Though you cannot avoid aging, thinning and fragile bones leading to osteoporosis and other conditions may be prevented with some simple lifestyle changes. Your diet, water intake, physical activity, stress level and overall health have a huge impact on your bones 1. Boost Your Calcium Intake Calcium helps form and maintain healthy, strong bones. A low calcium level contributes to low bone density and early bone loss. A proper calcium level can help prevent osteoporosis and o...

What To Eat Before And After Workouts   Category:   Weightloss & Fitness That food  you eat before and after workout is the one that determines  how much muscle you will gain and how much fat you will lose. If you have been working out hard out in the gym or outdoor and not getting the desired result, and you wondering what’s wrong. The problem might be the DIET you consume. To crush a tough workout, you need energy. Carbohydrates are your body`s preferred fuel source. This should be taken before 60 to 90 minutes of strength training or cardio workout How much to eat: Protein=0.25g per pound of your target body weight Carbs=0.25g per pound of your target body weight What to eat: Oats Oats are packed with fiber, which facilitates a steady release of carbohydrates into your bloodstream, and therefore a steady energy supply throughout your workout, according to Villacorta. Caffeine Caffeine has been shown to help regular drinkers enjoy a worko...

Healthy Reasons To Wallow In To Your Coffee Cravings   Category:   Health And Nutrition There's no need to feel guilty about your morning cup of coffee. On the contrary: People who drink four or more cups of  a day have up to a 20 percent lower risk of melanoma than those who sip the dark stuff less often, according to a 2015 study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. But this study is hardly the first one touting good news for java lovers. Coffee is incredibly rich in antioxidants, which are responsible for many of its health benefits. And studies show that its caffeine content may also play a protective role in some health conditions. Beyond lowering your skin cancer risk, you may be surprised to learn that coffee can also decrease your odds of developing the following health issues: 1.Breast cancer. Women who drank boiled Scandinavian coffee, which is similar to stronger French press, Turkish, or Greek varieties, more than four times a day ...