Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Vitamins and minerals are essential for proper development and function of the body. Vitamins fall into two categories: those that are water soluble and those that are fat soluble. The length of time a vitamin will remain in the body will depend on which category it falls in.
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Dates, sometimes called palm fruit or date palms, are native to dry, arid climates such as the desert. The fruit of the palm tree, dates can be eaten fresh but are more commonly dried and eaten as is, or they can be used to make smoothies or in stews where they add a rich sweetness.
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Many people rely on caffeine, a substance that's absorbed quickly, for energy. Some people, however, are sensitive to caffeine or don't want to include it in their diet.
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Pills, powders, shakes -- Americans are willing to do whatever it takes to lose weight, even risk unpleasant odors emitting from their bodies. High-fat, low-carb diets such as the Atkins diet, also referred to as ketogenic diets, induce ketosis, which causes you to lose your appetite.
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Ringing in your ears can be caused by hearing loss, trauma, earwax blocking the ear canal, medications, ear infections or some medical disorders, such as Meniereβs disease.
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How long a particular food takes to digest depends primarily on its macronutrient makeup. Of the three macronutrients, carbohydrates digest the quickest, while fats are the slowest to digest. Pasta is primarily made up of carbohydrate with some protein and a trace amount of fat.
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A 6-ounce portion of sirloin steak is twice as big as a usual 3-ounce portion -- which is about the size of a deck of cards or the palm of your hand, according to MedlinePlus. Eating a 6-ounce, protein-rich sirloin will help you achieve -- or exceed -- your daily protein needs.
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Bulking, or putting on muscle, is a goal of many bodybuilders. To gain muscle, follow a regimented exercise routine β allowing adequate time for rest and recovery β and eat a diet that supports muscle growth.
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Carbohydrates are the body's preferred energy source. Eating carbohydrates provides energy to your muscles, brain and nervous system; facilitates the metabolism of fat; and ensures that the protein in your muscles is not broken down to supply energy.
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Meat is a good source of protein and other important nutrients; but meat also contains saturated fat, which can clog your arteries, so you should not eat too much. The amount of meat an individual should consume is based on individual protein and calorie needs.
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Whether it's to bulk up muscles or lose weight, many people choose to eat a high-protein diet. If you are experiencing diarrhea while on a high-protein diet, you might wonder if too much protein is the cause.
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While yeast served on its own probably isn't a staple in your diet, you likely eat at least one of the three common dietary types -- baker's yeast, brewer's yeast and nutritional yeast. Some people consume yeast as a dietary supplement, add it to recipes and, of course, use it in baking.
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Dr. Sebi, a native Honduran who refers to himself as an intracellular therapist and herbalist, claims an organic, vegan, largely raw diet will cleanse your cells of toxins and cure diseases. He founded the USHA Healing Village in Honduras to help teach his ideas about dietary and herbal therapy.
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Egg whites are a nutritious, economical food, containing over 3 grams of high quality protein in each serving, along with a number of important vitamins and minerals. For this reason, some people add egg whites to protein shakes or health smoothies, while discarding the egg yolk to avoid unnecessary cholesterol.
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Pumpernickel -- a brown bread made from coarse rye flour -- features a rich, robust flavor and partners well with hearty foods such as aged cheese and smoked salmon.
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You can still eat chicken if you have gout, but you'll need to choose certain preparation methods and limit how much you eat. Chicken, like all other types of poultry, meat, fish and shellfish, is a source of purines. Purines are broken down into uric acid in your body.
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Coconut and rice bran oils are specialty oils used for cooking and for their purported health benefits. Coconut oil contains high levels of saturated fat, a fact that remains controversial among nutrition and health experts. Rice bran oil contains 42.
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Omega-3 fatty acid, an essential fatty acid the body needs but cannot produce, plays a vital role in brain function, controls blood clotting and helps reduce inflammation. Omega-3 fatty acid belongs to the group of polyunsaturated fats and is in a variety of foods.
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You're losing weight on your low-carb diet, but maybe you're not feeling so great. What you're eating or not eating on your weight-loss plan may be the reason for your discomfort. If you're feeling gassy and bloated on your low-carb diet, it may be due to a lack of fiber or eating too many salty foods.
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ZMA is a vitamin and mineral supplement used by body builders and other athletes. It contains zinc aspartate, magnesium aspartate and usually vitamin B-6. It is a product by Victor Conte, founder of BALCO Laboratories in Burlingame, California.
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