When you're truly parched, a tall glass of water really can't be beat. But water's not the only place where we get our hydration -- turns out, high water-volume foods can also provide our body with fluids.Even though the portions of fruits and vegetables we eat are likely not big enough to minimize the need to actually drink our fluids, they're still a good source...

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Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} By: Kaycie Smith, BS Food Science and Nutrition, Best Teen Diets Community Manager  Eating at the cafeteria may be your only option for lunch, but it doesn’t have to mean that you are stuck eating unhealthy foods. The...

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We all know the basics of good oral care: brush in the morning and evening, floss each day and visit the dentist twice per year. But there are smaller, incremental steps we can take to guarantee good health, including the food we eat each day. Nutrition is important for every cell in our bodies -- and that naturally extends to teeth and gums....

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Many adults start the morning with a dose of caffeine and may consume it regularly throughout the day as a widely used pick-me-up. However, teens are proving to be frequent consumers of caffeine as well, notes Walden University. Therefore, it's important for teens and their parents to understand how caffeine may affect their bodies. Caffeine BasicsFirst, it's helpful to know what caffeine is....

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Why do teens become vegetarians?Teens choose a meatless lifestyle for a number of reasons, including the following:Animal rights concerns Religious or cultural beliefs Diet and health concerns Family decision Food likes and dislikes Types of VegetariansThere are three different types of vegetarians:Vegans do not eat any animal products, including dairy products. Lactovegetarians do not eat meat, poultry, fish, and eggs, but their diets include milk...

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Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} Today is Valentine’s Day, the perfect day to remember that eating healthy has a huge impact on heart health. The following is a list of 10 nutrient-packed heart healthy foods: 1)      Oatmeal: Start your day with...

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Why Healthy Snacking Is Good for YouYou may have noticed that you feel hungry a lot. This is natural — during adolescence, a person's body demands more nutrients to grow. Snacks are a terrific way to satisfy that hunger and get all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs.But you need to pay attention to what you eat. Stuffing your face with a...

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Consumers today are more health conscious than ever. Nutrition trends for 2012 stress healthier, sustainable, whole and organic foods. The "slow food" movement emphasizing "good, clean and fair" food has become a way of life for many. Beyond these hot topics, mindful individuals want to make healthy, nutritious choices. Understanding nutrition claims and market tricks will allow the average shopper to make quick,...

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