Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Caffeine pills are available without a prescription for a number of indications. Most commonly, they are used to promote wakefulness. Your doctor may tell you to take these pills for more specific health or psychological conditions. Talk to your doctor to learn more about how caffeine use can affect your health.
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French fries are one of the most readily available foods throughout the country. Because french fries are deep fried in oil, they are very high in fat and calories, which can pose a number of serious health risks if consumed regularly.
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Although Americans commonly consume carbonated beverages, such as soda water, some people worry that these beverages may increase the risk for health problems including kidney disease and osteoporosis.
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Soy's bad health reputation comes primarily from compounds called isoflavones, whose chemical structure resembles estrogen. However, studies into both the positive and negative effects have yielded mixed or inconclusive results, and humans have been eating soy-containing foods for years without confirmed side effects.
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Whether fried, baked or boiled, chicken is versatile, tasty and widely eaten. But this healthy protein source needs to be properly cooked and stored to avoid risk of contamination and potentially illness. The U.S.
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Not everyone has citric acid powder in the kitchen, but many people keep lemon juice on hand. If you're about to make a recipe calling for citric acid and don't have it on hand, you can easily substitute lemon juice instead. The exact amount will depend on what type of recipe you're making.
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Most people who follow a diet that bans gluten -- a type of protein found in wheat, rye and barley -- donโt have medical reasons for doing so. If you have a wheat allergy, celiac disease or nonceliac gluten sensitivity, however, eating gluten-containing foods can adversely affect your body and your health.
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Jello-O jigglers, the name for Jell-O made into shapes, are a hand-held snacks that can be made in any flavor or shape. Selecting different flavors of Jello-O to make jigglers provides the option to customize the color to the shape desired.
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The principle of weight gain is simple. You gain weight from consuming more calories than you burn. Carbs contain calories, but so do the other two types of macronitrients: fats and proteins.
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When you eat directly affects your energy levels and weight as much as what you eat. While nutritious food is essential to a healthy lifestyle, the timing of your meals also plays a role in your health. If you engage in regular exercise, your meal timing needs to support your workout schedule.
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A balanced vegetarian diet can easily meets all your nutritional needs, as well as reduce your risk of heart disease, certain cancers and other illnesses, according to Erik Lindbloom, M.D., of the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
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Although eating several times each day is ideal to stay healthy and maximize your energy level, the human body is resilient. People can survive for long periods of time without food. However, going days without eating can cause nutrient deficiencies and unpleasant -- even dangerous -- side effects.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a condition that affects the colon. IBS usually occurs after an intestinal infection such as typhoid fever or colitis, according to PubMed Health. These infections may change the lining of the bowel and cause it to be more sensitive.
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The mineral manganese is essential for normal brain and nerve function and it plays an important role in helping the body form bones, tissue and sex hormones. However, in large doses, this mineral is also potentially toxic.
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Potassium is an electrolyte essential in the function of muscles and nerves. Along with sodium, it maintains the bodyโs water and pH balances, sustaining blood pressure and other physiologic processes. Hypokalemia is the clinical name for low potassium levels and refers to blood levels lower than 3.6 to 5.2 mmol/L.
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Wound infections usually occur in individuals who have an incompetent immune system due to conditions such as diabetes, old age, HIV, malnutrition or prolonged hospitalization. The infections are characterized by redness, warmth and tenderness at the site of the wound, pus and fever.
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A few animal studies have demonstrated a link between consumption of apple cider vinegar and lower triglycerides. The results, though promising, do not mean you should rely on apple cider vinegar to improve your cardiovascular health.
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Palpitations are sensations in your chest, neck or throat that feel as though your heart is racing or pounding. They are not typically serious, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, but they can indicate medical conditions in need of treatment.
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Whey is a byproduct formed during the making of cheese. Once thought of as a waste product, whey is today recognized as one of the highest quality sources of protein on the planet. In fact, it features the highest biological value of any protein, meaning it is digested and absorbed more efficiently than other proteins.
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Cole slaw is a popular side dish for cookouts and other social gatherings, and you can find it at many restaurants as well. While many cole slaw recipes contain mayonnaise, a high-fat and high-calorie ingredient, you can use vinegar as a base to provide moisture and reduce the calorie and fat content.
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