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The Health Demographics in OCDespite the abundance of worldwide cultures and cuisines, health-minded eating remains lacking in Southern California. In Orange County alone, statistics show that more than 50% of adults are classified as overweight, with an alarming 24.2% who fall under the obese category. Even though we have restaurants and food places that bring cuisine from places with much lower rates of overweight overseas, this remains a consistent issue.When ordering or purchasing takeaway, food at a restaurant, fast food, etc. it can be very easy to over-order and eat large portions for your meal. As people continue to do...

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Can Food that's good for you be Tasty too?In the world of fitness and healthy living, they often say you have to sacrifice taste for nutrition. However, in the modern age there's a ton of delicious options that still fill ideal macro needs for every kind of health or fitness journey.One of the most important things for anyone, regardless of lifestyle, is what kind of food they choose to fuel it. In Southern California especially, we are blessed to have more options than almost anywhere else around the world when it comes to the cuisine we can choose from. This...

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Healthy Diet Plans, Healthy life style, Polenta -

1. Source of fiber and protein Polenta contains both protein and fiber to help a person feel full. Fiber is also recommended to keep the digestive system functioning properly, to feed healthy gut bacteria, and to prevent constipation 2. Polenta is gluten-free For people looking for gluten-free dishes, polenta is a good option. Many sources of fiber, such as wheat, couscous, and rye, contain gluten. Polenta is usually safe to be eaten by people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. But people should check the ingredient list for other additives. 3. Rich in complex carbohydrates Polenta is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates....

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Healthy life style, Quinoa -

Rich in protein We need protein for everything from building and strengthening bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood to making hormones and enzymes. Quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids, which make it a ‘complete protein’ food. This is very rare for plant foods so instantly elevates it to ‘superfood’ status. As well as containing such ‘good’ quality protein, it’s also high in the amount of protein, with eight grams per cup. Fights cancer Quinoa is packed with antioxidants, with particularly high amounts of quercetin and kaempferol, which studies have linked to fighting against breast, bone, cervical, prostate, and colon...

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