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  1. 3. This hormone, often termed the "stress hormone," is produced by the adrenal glands and plays a significant role in the body's fight-or-flight response.
  2. 4. A protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, avoided by individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
  3. 7. Minerals in your body that have an electric charge, important for hydration and muscle function.
  4. 13. The body's way of cleaning out damaged cells, in order to regenerate newer, healthier cells, a process often associated with fasting.
  5. 15. A form of exercise that emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility, and awareness.
  6. 18. A form of high-intensity interval training that involves 20 seconds of intense effort followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated for four minutes.
  7. 19. A protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.
  8. 20. Compounds that protect cells from damage caused by free radicals; commonly found in fruits and vegetables.
  9. 23. Exercise that requires pumping of oxygenated blood by the heart to deliver oxygen to working muscles.
  10. 24. A protein-rich seed that has become a popular gluten-free choice for a source of fiber, iron, and magnesium.
  11. 25. The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort, often developed through regular training.
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  1. 1. Compounds produced by plants, found in fruits and vegetables, that are beneficial to human health.
  2. 2. A type of dietary fiber that aids in digestion and is found in foods like oats and beans, often recommended by nutritionists for gut health.
  3. 5. Often referred to as detox, a process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances.
  4. 6. A form of exercise that involves explosive movements to develop muscular power, commonly used in athletic training.
  5. 8. A high-intensity fitness regimen that incorporates elements from several sports and types of exercise.
  6. 9. A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves.
  7. 10. The primary neurotransmitter involved in muscle contraction and movement, crucial for transmitting nerve signals to muscle cells.
  8. 11. The process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy.
  9. 12. This training method alternates between high-intensity and low-intensity exercise, popularized for its cardiovascular benefits and efficiency.
  10. 14. Beneficial bacteria that are especially good for your digestive system, often added to yogurts or taken as supplements.
  11. 16. An essential mineral that plays a crucial role in bone health, recommended by dietitians to prevent osteoporosis; found in dairy products and leafy greens.
  12. 17. Vitamins and minerals that are essential for proper body functioning, though needed in smaller quantities than macronutrients.
  13. 21. The process of heat production in organisms, a metabolic process that can influence weight loss and energy expenditure.
  14. 22. An exercise where one lifts a barbell from the ground to the hips, then lowers it back down, targeting the posterior chain muscles.