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Chives are part of the allium family of vegetables and herbs. This family also includes garlic, scallions, onions and leeks. Allium vegetables have been cultivated for centuries for their characteristic, pungent flavors and for their medicinal properties.This article is one of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods.It provides information about the nutritional breakdown of chives, possible health benefits, and ways to incorporate them into the diet.Nutritional breakdown of chivesThe stems and flowers of chives are edible.Chives are a nutrient-dense food. This means they are low in calories but high in beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals...

Fresh summer strawberries are one of the most popular, refreshing, and nutritious fruits available.The sweet, slightly tart berries have powerful antioxidant content and do not rapidly boost a person's blood sugar, making them an ideal choice for those who have diabetes, and a safe, delicious addition to any diet.Fruits and vegetables of all types, including strawberries, offer many health benefits. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that consuming 400 grams (g) of fruit and vegetables a day can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.In this article, we look at the health benefits of strawberries, their nutritional information,...

Some dieters avoid protein because many protein-rich foods are high in fat and calories. But there are healthy ways to get protein in your diet and still lose weight. Use these tips to eat the right amount of protein for weight loss and good health.Will Protein Help You Lose Weight?People usually expect to get hungry when they go on a diet to lose weight. But if you eat more protein, losing weight doesn't necessarily mean going hungry.Sarah Berndt, MS, RD, CD, CPT is a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer. She explains that not only does protein improve satiety—that feeling...

It's simpler than you might imagine learning how to cut sugar from your diet. But that doesn't mean it's easy. If you are addicted to sugar, your sugar habit might put up a fight. So, how do you start? There are three simple ways to eat less sugar, but you should really start by cleaning out your pantryan DeFigio has great advice about cutting sugar from your diet. DeFigio is the author of Beating Sugar Addiction for Dummies. He talked to me about the signs of sugar addiction and about the first steps anyone can take to live a low...

1Researchers at the University of Utah started tracking the start and finish times of people running marathons.They found that if you start running marathons at the age of 19, you will become faster year by year until you reach your peak at the age of 27.2After 27 years of age, however, you will be confronted with the harsh reality of losing your speed. You will become slower and slower and slower and slower... You get the picture. You will slow down until you are back to running the same speed that you were at age 19.In other words, you reach...