If you suffer from frequent night urination, you may want to monitor the sodium content of your diet. Sodium has a direct impact on how your body manages water. This role affects all aspects of body function from blood pressure to pH control to proper digestion.
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The digestive tract processes a multitude of different food components each day through the use of a wide variety of enzymes and digestive juices.
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Indigestion can include feelings of bloating, gas, nausea, heartburn and other gastric distress after eating certain foods.
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The difference between alkaline, or basic, and acidic compounds is whether they dissociate into hydroxide or hydrogen ions in water. The strength of acids and bases is measured on the pH scale, but you can usually tell if a food item is acid, based on its taste.
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It’s generally safe to take extra vitamin C when you are nursing, as long as you don’t take excessively large doses. The safest approach is to work with your health care provider to determine an adequate dosage.
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Fats are part of a healthy diet, along with carbohydrates and protein. Each type of nutrient supplies energy and assists in various body processes. For example, fats aid in the absorption and transportation of vitamins.
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Cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper are two different spice preparations that come from the same species of pepper, which is known as Capsicum.
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Smoked oysters packed in olive oil are rich enough to seem like a decadent treat, but are actually a good source of essential nutrients.
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Cane sugar and fructose are both simple carbohydrates that provide 4 calories per gram. Although cane sugar, or sucrose, differs slightly from fructose in terms of molecular structure, both are sugars that add calories without improving the nutritional composition of the food.
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Pinto beans can be a healthy protein source. Eating 1/2 cup of pinto beans adds 8 g of protein to your daily intake. You will also get 8 g of dietary fiber without any fat or cholesterol from 1/2 cup of plain cooked pinto beans.
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Whether you develop diarrhea as the result of a virus, food poisoning, food allergy or other health-related condition, proper treatment is crucial to prevent complications such as dehydration. While sugar is an essential carbohydrate that fuels every cell in your body, it is not always a friend when you have diarrhea.
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Flatiron steak is a cut of meat from the chuck area of a side of beef, near the shoulder. Chuck is often used for ground beef, and it is typically higher in fat and flavor than many other cuts. The flatiron steak begins as a blade steak and then is cut into two sections to create flatiron steaks.
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While certain vitamins may help your body better absorb iron, if you have low iron, the most important supplement for energy is iron. If you have been diagnosed with an iron deficiency, most likely your physician has run a full blood panel for you.
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Zucchini bread is typically made with grated zucchini, but grated yellow squash can be used in its place without any additional alterations. Commonly thought of as a vegetable, yellow squash is actually a fruit because it grows on a vine and has internal seeds.
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While most people associate headaches and migraines with stress, other factors – often referred to as triggers – are known to contribute to this condition. Some of the more common include changes in sleep cycle, hormone levels, ambient temperature and physical activity.
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Blood vessels become more prominent during and after exercising as a result of normal physiological processes; swelling decreases after you're done working out. If swelling does not subside, you may have varicose veins, which can cause pain and ulcers. In contrast, blood vessels that "pop"
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The B vitamins are a group of eight related nutrients your body needs to support a variety of basic functions. Overconsumption of these nutrients can cause a number of problems, but does not have an effect on your kidneys.
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Hyperthyroidism is a condition characterized by an overproduction or excessive presence of two key thyroid gland hormones called triiodothyronine, or T3, and thyroxine, or T4. Caffeine consumption will not trigger the onset of hyperthyroidism.
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Iron deficiency, also called iron deficiency anemia, is a condition that occurs in circumstances that include insufficient iron intake, poor iron absorption and unmet increases in daily iron requirements. Children with iron deficiencies can develop a wide range of symptoms.
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Bloating occurs when gas that doesn’t pass through your system by belching or flatulence builds up in the stomach and intestines. It can feel like a swelling or tightness in the abdominal area and can lead to mild and dull or sharp and intense pain.
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