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When it comes to dieting and nutrition, it seems that everybody has an opinion on what works best to promote general health and weight loss. Discover how proper nutrition and a good diet can build the immune system and help people to lose weight with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video series on health.
There are 25 videos in this series:
Fitness is a lifelong process, but four weeks can be a good starting point for seeing major improvements. Work on stretching, cardiovascular activity and strength training with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
Losing 10 pounds quickly is not recommended for anyone who is not morbidly obese, as such a quick weight loss can result in loose skin. Lose 10 pounds over a period of about five weeks with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
The best strategy in getting rid of a double chin is to concentrate on losing weight throughout the entire body. Do exercises that strengthen the neck and jaw with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
Losing weight with the support of a boyfriend or other friend is always easier than trying to do so alone. Work out with a boyfriend by doing an activity that is mutually enjoyable with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
Slimming pills often come with the side effects of nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and jitters. Use caution when taking over-the-counter diet pills with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
The length of which a person can live without water is dependent on weather conditions and the person's percentage of body fat. Discover how someone with a high percentage of body fat can become dehydrated quickly with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
Gout is a type of arthritis that is caused by increased levels of uric acid, but bananas can help decrease the symptoms of gout due to its high levels of potassium and vitamin C. Eat bananas to help deal with the pain caused by gout with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
Bananas are good sources of vitamin C and vitamin B6, but they are not going to cause weight loss by themselves. Include bananas as part of a healthy diet for weight loss with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
The amount of calories in banana nut bread vary depending on the ingredients used. Reduce the calorie level in homemade banana nut bread by reducing the amount of nuts and margarine used with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
Potassium is a required mineral and electrolyte in the body that acts as a cation. Take in potassium as part of a diet to maintain fluid balance with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
In general, eating mold is not a safe practice because it can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and an upset stomach. Throw out moldy food items with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
Folic acid is a type of B vitamin that can cause dizziness and minor confusion when taken in excess. Discover why folic acid side effects are rarely serious with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
Bananas in the diet can help with hemorrhoids by increasing bowel movements when eaten in conjunction with plenty of water. Discover how the high fiber content of bananas can help to alleviate hemorrhoids with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
There is no scientific evidence that B vitamins can be taken to keep mosquitoes away. Discover how the vitamin B and mosquito myth was discredited with information from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
If a woman is skinny and wants to gain weight, she should first see a doctor to see if she has a poor appetite that is deficient in different vitamins or minerals. Concentrate on high calorie foods to gain weight with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
The best time to take vitamin B complex is in the morning after eating a meal. Take a vitamin B complex to increase metabolism and energy levels with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
Many things can be done to build up the immune system, including stress management, physical activity and nutrition. Get plenty of vitamins and minerals to promote a strong immune system with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
When rebuilding an immune system, it's important to first consider what caused the immune system to become depressed. Discover how to rebuild the immune system with the use of multi-vitamin supplements with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
A healthy heart is based on good nutrition and, specifically, a diet that limits sodium intake. Avoid excessive amounts of processed foods and fast food with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
Vitamins are required for the body's general health, but the body cannot produce vitamins on its own. Find out how vitamins affect rates of growth, cell division and skin health with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
Vitamin B complex can help with weight loss in a short-term sense because it is heavily involved in metabolic pathways. Use vitamin B complex to get a head start in healthy eating with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
An excess amount of refined sugar, such as that found in soda, cakes or pastries can have a depressive affect on the immune system. Avoid sugar to keep the body from catching viruses with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
The immune system is a complicated system that consists of both innate immunity and passive immunity. Find out how an immune system can fight antigens with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition.
Teenagers are often in the process of growing, and thus should avoid dieting in favor of healthy eating practices and physical activity. Increase physical activity to lose weight as a teenager with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
Motivation to lose weight usually comes from within the self and from identifying personal reasons for wanting to lose weight. Learn how to stay motivated after starting a weight loss program with advice from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on nutrition and diets.
Everyone wants to live a fit and healthy life, but sometimes beginning a new low-fat diet can be daunting and even challenging. Changing eating habits and learning to prepare low-calorie, low-fat food might be difficult to acclimate to at first, but having a solid knowledge base about the healthy types of foods and some inspiration towards creating a delicious menu full of diet-friendly meals is a great start. Healthy snacks, exercise and a refrigerator makeover are great steps for diet beginners. In this free video series, a registered and licensed dietitian provides advice for losing weight and staying healthy through a good diet and proper nutrition. Discover how to lose 10 pounds quickly, how to lose a double chin and how to build up an immune system. Learn about vitamins as well, and when the best time is to take vitamin B complex. Lose weight and promote general health with this nutrition information.
Christine Marquette Christine E. Marquette is a registered and licensed dietitian with the Austin Regional Clinic in Austin, Texas. She conducts nutrition therapy for ages two and up for all dietary needs.dkdk
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