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Which Foods Are Important for a Healthy Diet?
There is no single healthy diet that fits everyone. Which foods you eat on a healthy diet depends on your individual needs. Age, sex, hereditary factors, environmental factors and health and lifestyle considerations can help you decide what foods are healthful for you. The research about the healthiest foods is constantly in flux. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reviews and updates its recommendations every five years for adults on a standard, 2,000 calorie diet. Yet within all the variation, there are constants. The following foods consistently appear in lists of foods recommended for a healthy diet. Add them to your diet in the quantities that are best for you, as befits your personal needs.
Chill Out: How to Keep Your Skin Thriving All Winter Long
Fight dry, itchy winter skin! Discover actionable tips to protect your skin barrier and achieve healthy winter skin all season long.
What Causes Seizures in Dogs? A Complete Guide for Pet Owners and Vets
Seizures usually occur quite suddenly in dogs. Your dog might simply be quiet, then suddenly start shaking, stiffening, or even falling. It is really scary to witness this, and it's common to lose your head thinking about all the possible reasons there could be for the problem. Knowing what causes seizures in dogs is important,…
What Causes Autism?
Here’s the way I see it (plus some information on a recent study on genes). Let’s approach the question differently. What does NOT cause autism? I have long held the belief that the MMR vaccine did NOT cause my son’s autism. I believe there are over 200 studies that debunk the idea that the MMR…
Detect Sleep Disturbances and What Causes Them in Your Children with Knit
This post was written by Jen Rattie in partnership with Knit Health. All opinions are her own. As far back as I can remember I have had insomnia. I am from a long line of insomniacs. I was hoping when I had children that the issue would skip them, but we weren’t that lucky. It…