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Food

Why do people go gluten-free? 5 compelling reasons

Fad diets are something of an American obsession these days.

Indeed, approximately 45 million of us go on one diet or another every single year.

Keto diets, paleo diets, vegan diets, Mediterranean diets, Dukan diets, 5-2 diets… You name it, and we do it. Until that is, the holidays come around and we can’t say no to another slice of Grandma’s famous pumpkin pie.

Of all the diets out there, though, going gluten-free has become one of the most popular. It’s literally everywhere these days! But why do people go gluten-free? And what actually is gluten?

Are you confused about …

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Food

An iodine-rich diet: 7 foods that have iodine to eat today

Iodine is an essential mineral, but two billion people suffer from iodine deficiency across the world.

Iodine promotes thyroid health and is used to prevent and treat thyroid cancer. It plays a key roll in our metabolism, cognitive functions, and neurodevelopment during pregnancy.

If you’re looking for ways to up your iodine intake, keep reading. We’ve outlined foods that have iodine so you can create an iodine-rich diet.

1. Dried Seaweed

Seaweed is a superfood that’s perfect for an iodine detox. Not only is the plant rich in iodine, but it’s also full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Plus, …

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Health Ideas

Tap water vs. bottled water

In a crisis or natural disaster, the first thing many people do is stock up on bottled water. As water is essential for survival this can seem like a reasonable step. However, the assumption is that the mains water will no longer be available and that bottled water is better for you.

The problem is that this isn’t necessarily the case.

The Problem With Bottle Water

Bottled water does not necessarily come from a spring and doesn’t need to have minerals. IN fact, in some cases, bottled water is simply tap water.

But, bottled water is not tested as often …

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