Most fruits and vegetables are high in potassium. Potassium regulates electrolytes in the body and has the ability to get rid of uric acid crystals from the blood. Potassium-rich fruits are bananas, avocados, apricots and cantaloupe. High-potassium vegetables include spinach, potatoes, asparagus, beets and pumpkin.

Purines are mostly found in foods which are high in protein and fat content. Vegetable oils, greasy burgers and fatty fish are all high in purines, so you should...

Are you looking for a fast way to lose weight? Don't you hate the uncomfortable feeling of being overweight? Tired of seeing all the skinny people enjoying walking around in their silly little halter tops and bikinis with their skinny little thighs? Wouldn't you like to feel good about yourself again and be able to join everyone else at the water parks during those hot summer months instead of making excuses why you don't want to go? You're not alone, don't worry.

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It is really difficult to resist the temptation of sweet, ripe watermelon, however its not just the taste but there are more than one reasons to get attracted by this wonderful juicy fruit. Do you know watermelon has enormous health benefits?

Nutritionists have been educating people about watermelon's health benefits for a long time now. Recently, American Heart Association has endorsed their view by recognizing watermelon's nutritional properties with the "heart...

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For many folks, a popular way of eating this fresh ripened fruit is in sprinkling a handful on top of a bowl of dry breakfast cereal with milk. Who would have ever thought that the high amount of phytonutrients, which are found in fresh, raw blueberries, would be severely compromised if ingested together with milk?

At one of the lowest calorie profiles of any fruit, at about 80 calories per...

When it comes to making it sweet, one of the first things that people grab for is the sugar or, if they are trying to lose weight, an artificial sweetener. However, neither of those options are the healthiest ones to choose. There are healthier options.

1.  Stevia

Stevia is a wonderful alternative for sweetening.  Stevia is a herb that is a part of the sunflower family and is commonly known as sweetleaf, sweet leaf, sugarleaf, or...

Interested in taking off a few pounds? A few dozen? Well, whatever your goals are, it's hard to find the right diet since there are so many 'miracle' diets around. But! If you want to know how to lose weight the healthy way, here's 5 tips that need to be a part of any diet you try.

#1 Metabolism. Inside our bodies is a furnace... same as a steam engine, you throw on more fuel to keep everything running. If you have too much fuel laying around, what do you do? Stoke the flames!...

In addition to the skin, which is an important source of fiber in most fruits, the pulpy part of the fruit is also a source of fiber (and other nutrients). Orange juice makes a good example of the health difference when you focus on the issue of its pulp. The white pulpy part of the orange is the primary source of its flavonoids. The juicy orange-colored sections of the orange contain most of its vitamin C. In the body, flavonoids and vitamin C often work together, and support health...

Are you wondering how drinking milk increases height? I'm sure when you were young your mom would give you a glass of milk at night and tell you to drink it to grow taller. Drinking one cup of milk everyday is equivalent to taking in300 mg of Calciumwhich is valuable for your growth process.

These minerals are responsible for thesystematic repairing of your boneswhen they get broken. That is why it is crucial that you get sufficient amounts of calcium in your bones so you keep on...

Eating breakfast is a surefire way to speed up your metabolism. You wake up. Your metabolism is on "slow." Your body and brain are hungry and ready for their fuel: glucose. You give them glucose (from carbs), and they're happy. Especially if you eat lean protein and good fats (like pure fish oil or nuts) with the carbs so the glucose is efficiently processed and time-released for a steady supply of fuel.

The opposite scenario -- which is very common -- is that you eat...

Time to refresh, revitalize and rediscover the energized, lean you? For many, this means a serious fast, detox or cleanse. Especially if you're not eating right or can't avoid processed foods, pesticides and environmental pollutant!! (And who can't?)

All of these lead to toxin build up, inflammation, bloating, fat storage, weight gain, heartburn, food allergies, poor digestion, irritable bowels, headaches, sluggishness, malnutrition and eventually disease. Sound familiar?

Do...