Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Bulgur, also called bulgar or bulghur, is a grain product made from crushed wheat kernels. It provides iron, zinc and niacin, and you can eat it as a side dish, in salads and as a hot breakfast cereal.
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Humans produce about 1,000 milligrams of sulfites each day, but sulfites are also used as a food presevative for several foods, including wine and dried fruit. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classifies sulfites as "generally recommended as safe,"
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Feeling thirsty after eating a large amount of carbs is often a symptom of diabetes, a group of diseases in which the body does not make enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it makes to regulate blood sugar levels.
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Nausea from eating meat might be a reaction to bacteria in the meat, or it might be something in your body rejecting the meat. For example, pregnant women often find that eating too much meat makes them nauseous.
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Taro root is a root vegetable that resembles a potato and originated in Asia. You can find taro root in some grocery stores year-round, or in specialty Asian stores. Taro root is starchy like a potato, and you can prepare it similarly to potatoes in many dishes.
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A full-bodied red wine originally from the Bordeaux region of France and grows in California's Napa and Sonoma valleys, cabernet sauvignon pairs well with lamb, beef, rabbit and strong-flavored meats.
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Probiotics are living microscopic organisms, sometimes called “friendly bacteria,” that are introduced into the body for health benefits.
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Nerve cells use chemicals called neurotransmitters to communicate. When an impulse reaches the end of a nerve, it releases the neurotransmitter into the gap, called a synapse, between two nerves. The neurotransmitter passes the message from the first nerve across the synapse to the next nerve.
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Spotting a white hair glinting in your normally brown, black, blonde or red hair can be an upsetting experience, especially if you’re seeing one for the first time.
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The Zipfizz liquid shot is a low-calorie energy drink that is purported to provide up to six hours of energy. This low-carbohydrate, sugar-free drink contains caffeine as well as B vitamins and other nutrients that may help enhance your alertness and energy levels.
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Recombinant bovine growth hormone, or rBGH, is a synthetic hormone commonly injected into cows in the commercial dairy industry to increase milk production.
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Red meat is a good source of zinc, which helps keep your immune system and skin healthy. It also contains more iron than most other foods while also being rich in B vitamins you need for making blood and maintaining nerve cells. According to registered dietician Glenn King, the human body can digest red meat.
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Vitamin B-12 is an essential, water-soluble vitamin needed for the formation of healthy blood cells, DNA and neurological functioning. It’s found naturally in abundance in animal products like fish, chicken, eggs, milk and meat. It’s also added to fortified cereals.
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Candida, or candidiasis, is the overgrowth of naturally occurring yeast called candida albicans. Candida albicans flourishes in body places that are moist and warm, such as your mouth, genitourinary tract and stomach.
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Honey has been part of both diet and medicine for centuries. Although honey is a natural product, it’s not as healthy as many people make it out to be. Before you make honey part of your regular diet, take into consideration its good and bad sides.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, millions of people worldwide are taking vitamins to supplement their diets or for potential health benefits. Unfortunately, it might be dangerous to consume the wrong types, quantities or brand of vitamin supplements.
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Your gallbladder is an often overlooked organ, unless something goes wrong. It plays a major role in helping your body digest dietary fat by storing and releasing a digestive juice known as bile.
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Grits and oatmeal are two popular choices for a hot breakfast. Both are nutritious foods, but grits are higher in calories and carbohydrates, as well as some other nutrients.
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Tarragon isn't as common in the United States as black pepper, basil or oregano, but perhaps it should be. The herb is slightly peppery and has a taste that's somewhat similar to fennel, anise and licorice, according to Michael T. Murray and Joseph E. Pizzorno, authors of "The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods."
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Your body needs nitrogen to make proteins in your muscles, skin, blood, hair, nails and DNA. You obtain nitrogen from protein-containing foods in your diet, according to the Royal Society of Chemistry. These foods include meat, fish, legumes, nuts, eggs, milk and other dairy products.
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