Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, or EPA and DHA, are omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish, such as salmon, halibut, mackerel and tuna. Fish oil is used to treat high triglycerides, prevent heart disease and lower high blood pressure.
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Monosodium glutamate is an additive used to enhance the flavor of your food. This white substance is the sodium salt of L-glutamic acid, an amino acid that occurs naturally in food. Monosodium glutamate resembles salt or sugar and is tasteless when eaten solo.
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While constipation is different for everyone, it is generally described as infrequent bowel movements. Slow-transit constipation is a condition caused by abnormalities of the enteric nerves in the large intestines, leading to impaired muscle coordination in the digestive system.
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Soursop, a large fruit weighing five pounds or more, is native to tropical America. High in vitamins B and C, soursop has an acidic flavor, and its juice is used in cold drinks and frozen fruit recipes.
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Your nervous system relies on certain nutrients to keep it functioning at optimal efficiency. Prolonged stress can leave you in a nutritionally depleted state with imbalances or deficiencies in these substances that can lead to nerve damage, poor nerve conduction, or physical or mental irritability.
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Plants are generally a rich, safe and healthful source of potassium. The recommended daily potassium intake is 3.5 g, which can be easily met with diets rich in fruits, vegetables and herbs. Potassium is needed to maintain electrolyte balance in the body.
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General Mills produces Fruit Roll-Ups, a fruit-flavored snack that resembles fruit leather in appearance and texture but not in nutritional value. Roll-Ups are gluten-free and fat-free. They are a novel snack for children and contain added vitamin C.
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Proper nutrition is more important than ever when you're expecting. It's difficult to get all the vitamins and nutrients you need in your diet, especially if you're having trouble keeping certain foods down.
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When you're pregnant, your doctor or midwife might suggest that you get plenty of healthy protein daily. Aim for getting about 70 g of protein in your diet most days during pregnancy to support your growing baby.
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Magnesium citrate is a compound of magnesium carbonate and citric acid that is marketed as a supplement to treat magnesium deficiency. Your body requires the mineral to function efficiently.
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Whether you’re pressed for time in the mornings or you’re just not hungry, missing breakfast is a big mistake, especially when trying to avoid weight gain or trying to eat for optimal energy. Your metabolism slows during sleep to conserve energy and needs fuel to restart the engine.
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Keeping your metabolism high is one of the best ways to lose weight. If you have a high metabolism, you'll be able to break down foods quickly and keep your internal energy stores high. Eating small portions frequently is a great way to keep your metabolism high, but not everyone has the time to eat every few hours.
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Order moo goo gai pan or another vegetable dish from your local Chinese restaurant and you will find small circular discs with a surprising crunch. Water chestnuts are popular in Asian cuisine. Not true chestnuts, they are tubers, or root plants, that grow in slow-moving or still bodies of water throughout Asia.
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Dumbbells are an essential piece of workout equipment, both at home and at the gym. The many variations in styles and types mean there’s a different type for everyone. In most cases, a dumbbell has a 6-inch shaft with a ball or plate on both ends.
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Papaya is a sweet tasting exotic fruit that stands out with it's slight musky flavor and soft consistency. Not only does it make a nice addition to your fruit salad, but it also provides health benefits. Papaya aids in digestion and helps reduce inflammation.
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Turmeric, a spice commonly used in Indian curry, has a long history of medicinal use in Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. In addition to eating turmeric in cooked dishes, you can mix the powder or extract into water and drink it as a tonic.
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Sorbitol, also called glucitol, is a sugar-alcohol that is present in a wide variety of foods. Sorbitol is about 60 percent as sweet as sucrose and has a characteristic texture. Its flavor is similar to that of sucrose but it lacks the aftertaste of most other sugars. Sorbitol is found in a variety of natural fruits.
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Garlic is one of the world's favorite foods. It can be found in almost every major cuisine, lending its signature pungent flavor and aroma. However, appreciating garlic too exuberantly can have implications for your social life.
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Tapioca is a starch extracted from the roots of the cassava plant. It is used to thicken sauces, pies and puddings. It is sold in small pearls, usually used in puddings and pies, or as tapioca starch, which is used to coat foods that will be fried or to thicken sauces.
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An allergic reaction to champagne sometimes indicates an allergy to alcohol or any other ingredient in the champagne, such as grapes, yeast or wheat. A common source of a champagne allergy is sodium metabisulfite, a chemical used to preserve alcohol.
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