Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
A low-oxalate diet can help prevent kidney stones, which are caused by a buildup of minerals in your urine. Kidney stones, when they get large, are extremely painful and may cause urinary blockage. Meanwhile flaxseed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that promote general and heart health.
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When you're changing how you eat to lose weight, your biggest battle may be controlling your hunger. While many people lose weight following the SlimFast plan, liquid meal replacements tend not to curb your appetite as well as solid food.
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Your gallbladder is a sac-like organ beneath your liver that stores a liver secretion called bile. The main health problems involving this organ include painful accumulations of hardened bile, called gallstones, and a form of inflammation called cholecystitis.
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Alcohol is the oldest drug still used today. People have enjoyed its various incarnations since the discovery of fermentation, and the effects alcohol has on the body have been experienced to some degree by many.
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Biotin, also referred to as vitamin B-7 or vitamin H, is a water-soluble vitamin that is important for optimal health, especially in children and adolescents.
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Flax seed oil contains an omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid. Your body has to convert ALA into eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid -- EPA and DHA -- before it can be used. Flax seed oil may be helpful for reducing high cholesterol, minimizing inflammation and lowering your risk of heart disease.
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Both canned salmon and canned tuna can provide you with omega-3 fatty acids, the essential fatty acids that must come from your diet since your body can't manufacture them.
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Meat, or animal flesh that is consumed as food, is composed of skeletal muscle and fat. Different animals have different body compositions, and therefore their meat varies in nutrient profile.
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The idea of a low-calorie diet might tempt you because it seems like the quickest, surest way to lose weight. It certainly isn't easy, but it will get results. However, many negative side effects come along with restricting your calorie intake below 1,200.
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Flaxseeds are high in fiber, vitamins, healthy fats and several minerals. They blend in easily with smoothies, cereals and baked goods to help give you a boost on your fiber and nutrient intake. Even though flaxseeds are a highly beneficial addition to your diet, eating too many can give you a bellyache.
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Gas normally occurs after eating too fast, not chewing thoroughly or after eating gas-producing foods. However, gas can also occur due to gastritis, acid reflux, food intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome. These conditions flare up when certain foods are eaten that irritate the stomach.
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Your gallbladder is a fairly small but important organ. It holds and empties bile, which is necessary during the digestion process because it breaks down fats. Produced in the liver, bile is comprised of water, bile salts, cholesterol and lecithin, a special kind of fat.
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Extracted from the nut of the coconut palm, coconut oil has been used for thousands of years in tropical cultures across the globe. Today, it serves not only as a cooking ingredient but as a medicinal tool, a moisturizer and a cosmetics base.
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In general, most fruits contain little iron -- a nutrient needed to make proteins in your muscles and blood. Bananas are no exception. However, they are loaded with plenty of other beneficial nutrients.
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Fruits, whole grains and vegetables typically contain some element of fiber, a carbohydrate in your diet that promotes digestive regularity when you eat the recommended intake. However, fiber can have adverse side effects, including loose stools, when you eat it in certain patterns.
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A healthy person has a minimum of three bowel movements per week, according to Medline Plus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Fewer bowel movements may indicate you are constipated.
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Pan fried noodles are a popular dish throughout Asia, as they provide a starchy base for meat, vegetables or other toppings. Pan fried noodles are rich in carbohydrates and high in calories, so they're not ideal for all diets.
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Protein is a nutrient essential for maintaining your muscle mass, keeping your immune system strong and allowing vital reactions to occur in your body. Most American adults get more protein than necessary, but you may have reason to focus on your intake if you need to gain weight or if you are a hard-training athlete.
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Even under healthy conditions, too much of any macronutrient can cause digestive discomfort. While eating too much protein poses little risk of damaging your stomach or any digestive organs if you are otherwise in good health, you may experience gastrointestinal pain if you overindulge in protein.
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If you have eaten a food that has the term malt or malted in its name, chances are you've eaten maltose. Maltose is a sugar not naturally found in high quantities in the food supply, but your body can generate it when you digest starchy foods.
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