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Developing the habit of consuming healthy beverages in your teenager can be a major struggle. With the energy drink market alone weighing in as an almost five billion dollar a year business, teen-directed advertising can make the voice of reason sound weak. Coupled with the peer-pressure tactics of the soft drink industry, this one-two punch can make it difficult to get your teen to realize that healthy beverage consumption at their critical age of development can serve them well for a lifetime.

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Donuts are one of the most popular and sought after foods in the world. The variety of donuts as well as the endless possibilities when it comes to flavors makes it one of the most versatile meals available. Not only for breakfast, donuts can be had as snacks or treats throughout the day.

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Antioxidants are nutrients in our food chain that prevent the oxidative damage to our body. Our body uses oxygen and produces free radicals that can cause damage to the body. Free radicals are molecules of oxygen with only one electron. This causes the free radical to bond with other molecules to remove the electron deficiency. Antioxidants will bond with these free radicals and make them harmless. Antioxidants remove or nullify the effects of these free radicals and also repair the damage done by them. Health problems caused by free radicals are heart disease, macular degeneration, diabetes and cancer. Antioxidants also boost the immune system thus making the body less susceptible to germs and infections.

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Tea has been used in Eastern medicine for centuries for its various health promoting benefits. Although all teas are derived from the same plant, and are only differentiated by their processing, the health promoting benefits of various teas are somewhat atypical of each other. The reason that the health promoting benefits vary from tea to tea is based on its placement on the ORAC scale. The ORAC scale measures the antioxidant level in food sources by comparison of each other.

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Everyone needs an energy boost from time to time. Surprisingly, energy drinks like Red Bull and Rockstar may not be the most efficient way to perk yourself up. The sugar in energy drinks can give you a quick boost, but then you will have a sugar crash later on and feel worse than you did initially. The caffeine dose in an average energy drink is much larger than you really need. Instead of slamming an energy drink the next time you are in a slump, try one of these options instead:

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For years the weight loss green tea connection has been all over the news and infomercials, and for years it was ignored by most of the weight loss advisors as a real benefit. As of late, however, the weight loss green tea connection has gained favor with everyone and with good reason. Losing weight is a tough obstacle, and anything out there that can help without harming your health is a great option. Green tea is wonderful in this way.

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First things first, coffee did not originate with Starbucks. It is a plant, specifically a shrub or tree, that is grown, nourished, and cultivated, before being transformed into your favorite caffeinated beverage. Coffee can only grow in certain locations outdoors, but coffee can also be grown indoors under the correct conditions. If you are looking for a guide for the best locations to grow coffee then you have found the right place.

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The creation of protein shakes is considered an art by some and a science by others. Maybe it's actually a mixture of the two. Regardless, it is a subject that every avid fitness enthusiast needs to master. In order to accomplish this, one must first understand the ins and outs of what goes into the perfect protein shake. Don't worry - it's not that complicated.

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Coffee is the wakeup call for many throughout the word. This aromatic stimulant enriched beverage is consumed by over 100 million people in the Unites States alone. Specialty coffee retailer stores have been springing up like weeds on nearly every street corner to satisfy this market. However, for the diehard coffee enthusiast a latte just won’t cut it. These individuals search adamantly for the world’s finest cup. This is what you may not know about the world's most expensive coffee.

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Ah...coffee. Known all over the world as the "elixir of wakefulness" and other variants of the theme, it is a favorite way of many people to wake up in the morning. This delightful beverage comes in a variety of luscious flavors to suit all palates. Whether you prefer your coffee flavored or straight there is a wide variety to choose from. Here are just a few of the wonderful types and flavors of coffees to choose from.

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There is nothing worse than the agony of a migraine. In addition to the searing pain in your head, your have to deal sensitivity to light, nausea, and vomiting. There are some excellent medications available today, but they often work best if you avoid certain foods that tend to trigger your migraines. If you make a few small changes in your diet, you will see a reduction in the duration and severity of your headaches.

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The most common question people get asked everyday is “Coffee or tea?” Both beverages are enjoyed around the world and is part of almost everyone’ daily routine. In some cases, it becomes the cause for social gatherings, but it also is enjoyable when consumed alone. While the question “Coffee or tea?” might not be as daunting as other life-changing decisions in life, it is still a good idea to know what’s in these two drinks and what benefits they can possibly give a person in terms of their health.

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Because of a flood in the market, the cranberry industry was in serious trouble just eight years ago. Many farmers were going out of business and the prices were at all-time lows.

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Dark chocolate has been known for its nutritional qualities for some time, but more recent studies have shown that dark chocolate may actually provide a number of other health benefits such as reduced blood pressure and protection against free radicals.

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Vegetarian parents, just like most other parents, become very excited when they first hear that they are expecting a new baby. But this excitement can quickly be overshadowed by the nervousness that vegetarian parents may feel when they consider feeding their child. Of course, raising a vegetarian baby does have its own issues. But these issues are not so big that parents should feel as though it’s impossible. Raising a vegetarian baby doesn’t have to be that much different than raising a baby that eats meat. Simply cut out the meat from baby’s diet and replace it with other high sources of protein. Baby will grow up to be happy, healthy, and vegetarian!

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Wine is an excellent gift for someone settling into a new home. The wine you choose will depend on what you know about your friend's tastes, and on its intended use. Some questions you need to ask before buying: