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Phytochemicals, found in foods such as fruits vegetables, legumes, grains, herbs, tea, and spices can benefit your health status.

Reducing the amount of added sugar in your diet can benefit your health, but how can you cut the sugar and keep the sweetness? There are several sugar substitutes commercially available, but are sugar substitutes a healthier alternative to sugar?

Your stomach plays a very important role in your digestive process, particularly in protein digestion, but very few nutrients are absorbed from your stomach into your body.

Water is an essential nutrient. Without sufficient water your body will not function optimally and dehydration can have serious health effects. How can you ensure that you are providing your body with enough fluids to meet your body's water requirement?

Cardiovascular fitness refers to the ability of your respiratory system to deliver oxygen to your muscles, and for your muscles to utilize oxygen for sustained physical activity. Why is it important for health?