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A popular way to cook broccoli removes important nutrients

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Broccoli is one of the most nutritious vegetables. However, boiling it takes many of those essential nutrients out. There's a simpler way to cook it and retain all the nutrition. Following is a complete transcript of the video.

9 Signs You're Not Drinking Enough Water

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We've heard it. We get it. We know! Drink more water! But it's not just overplayed advice from fitness magazines and your mother. When we get dehydrated our bodies send out clear warning signs that we need to check our fluid levels. If that happens, it's important to do everything to get your hydration level back on track. Here are some of the symptoms associated with not drinking enough water...

Foods That Will Give You Bad Skin

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We all know that acne is caused by things we face in our everyday lives. Sweat, dirty pillowcases, and rogue hair product are just a few of the culprits of random breakouts. And wrinkles, of course, are an inevitable side effect of aging. But it's not only what touches our skin on the outside that can cause it to flare up. In fact, the food you put inside your body is just as important. If you have an expert skincare regimen but your skin still isn't top-notch, you could be consuming all the wrong things. Here are a few of the surprising foods that can wreak havoc on your complexion...

The Healthiest Diet In The World Isn't Just About Food

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Most people think the Mediterranean diet is just about restricting what you eat, but they're getting it all wrong.

How coffee got quicker

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For the 64% of Americans that drink coffee daily, an expedient cup is practically essential. But preparing coffee hasn't always been easy.

12 Energy-Boosting Breakfast Toasts

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Which toast will you make?

How To Make Raita 3 Ways | Awesome Yoghurt Dressings for Curries

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These amazingly healthy yoghurt dressings are a great way to balance out the spice in your dish. Raita is a yoghurt based dressing, often combined with raw vegetables and herbs. These three variations on the classic raita are easy to make and completely fat free!

Salad Isn't Always Good For You

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But what actually is in a salad?

Organic or Non-Organic Taste Test

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Can we tell the difference between organic and non-organic foods?

Oversalting Our Food?

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We're Oversalting Our Food, And It's Not What You Think

Super Food Chicken Curry | Jamie Oliver

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This is Jamie's Bombay Chicken recipe from his new book Everyday Super Food : http://jamieol.com/SuperFood | It's a fantastic, quick way to cook chicken without the heavy sauce or oils. Packed full of nutrients, protein and fibre it's a balanced meal that tastes amazing and does you good too.

Scientific Weight Loss Tips

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Tired of searching for the perfect diet or pill to shed some pounds? Find out the top weight loss tips, with solid science to back them up.

How sugar affects the brain

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When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine -- an overload of sugar spikes dopamine levels and leaves you craving more. Nicole Avena explains why sweets and treats should be enjoyed in moderation.

Should we eat bugs?

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What's tasty, abundant and high in protein? Bugs! Although less common outside the tropics, entomophagy, the practice of eating bugs, was once extremely widespread throughout cultures. You may feel icky about munching on insects, but they feed about 2 billion people each day (Mmm, fried tarantulas).

This Is 200 Calories

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From Broccoli to Big Macs - All of your favourite foods, shown as 200 calories!

What is fat? - George Zaidan

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As the narrative goes, fat is bad. Well, it's actually more nuanced than that. The type of fat you eat is more impactful on your health than the quantity. George Zaidan examines triglycerides, the varied molecules that make up fat, and how to identify which types of fat you are consuming.