3. Eating three to four servings of lowfat, calcium-rich dairy products has been shown to boost weight loss as part of a balanced diet. Drinking five cups of green tea daily has also been shown to speed up metabolism, which may help aid in weight loss.
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5. Calcium is essential for bone health,
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6. Bladder infections are caused by bacteria in the urinary tract. Certain compounds in cranberry may interfere with bacteria’s ability to adhere to membranes and can help clear a urinary tract infection. 7. Known as the “sunshine vitamin,”
vitamin D is actually a hormone that is chiefly responsible for aiding in calcium absorption at the intestinal level.
8. A deficiency in certain B-vitamins can cause your energy levels to suffer, but if your lack of energy is not due to a vitamin deficiency, taking extra B-vitamins will not help. Leading a healthy lifestyle, including eating right, exercising regularly and getting proper sleep are all important for boosting energy. 9. If you have an upset stomach, taking some ginger or peppermint can help calm your tummy. Peppermint is especially helpful for heartburn, while ginger neutralizes acids and relieves nausea. Peppermint tea and ginger ale are good choices. 10. If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are of child-bearing age, it’s very important that you get enough folate in your diet. If you do not get enough of this B-vitamin in the foods you eat (like spinach, beans, orange juice, and whole grains) you should be taking a daily multivitamin with folic acid (the supplement form of folate). Printed from LifeScript: http://www.lifescript. com/quiz/quiz.asp?bid=28982
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