Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Eggs provide a number of essential nutrients, including protein, riboflavin, phosphorus and selenium. There are also some nutritional drawbacks to eating eggs, however, including the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol they contain.
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GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is such an important neurotransmitter that your brain would rather make it itself rather than bring it in from the outside. Nature has erected a barrier between the central nervous system and the bloodstream that limits what may cross over.
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If you have a history of atrial fibrillation, heart valve surgery or poor blood flow to your brain or heart, your doctor may prescribe a blood thinner. Blood thinners reduce blood clots and lower your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
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The army requires a vigorous form of basic training that lasts 10 weeks. To succeed in this physically demanding time, you must eat enough calories to sustain your workouts, and those calories should be full of nutritious foods to keep you in tiptop shape.
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It's long been thought that people -- especially kids -- who can't settle down for a good night's rest need to lay off the sugar. However, there's not much medical evidence to back up that line of thinking.
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Carrots are a vitamin-rich root vegetable. You can find carrots in a variety of colors besides traditional orange, including yellow, red and purple. Carrots can be enjoyed raw or cooked or in juices and smoothies. This nutritious vegetable provides many health benefits.
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Although ketogenic diets, as with other forms of low-carbohydrate diets, are popular for use as weight loss diet plans, the original intended benefit of inducing ketosis was to prevent epileptic seizures.
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Rosacea is a skin condition that affects more than 16 million people in the United States, according to the National Rosacea Society. This condition is characterized by redness and small acne-like bumps on the face, combined with red, watery eyes.
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Good nutrition is essential for you to be the strongest and healthiest runner that you can be, and a significant part of your nutrition plan involves staying hydrated before, during and after your runs. Many runners wonder whether they should drink water or a sports drink, such as Gatorade.
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If you experience occasional heartburn, belching or the taste of regurgitated food and stomach acid at back of your throat after eating, you may have acid reflux.
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Todayβs world requires you maintain a constant energy level. Between juggling work, family, fitness and health you cannot afford to feel tired. Many foods and beverages advertise they help you stay awake, but they fill you full of sugar and caffeine.
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Prenatal vitamins contain a variety of minerals and vitamins to make sure that you and your unborn baby get the nutrients needed during pregnancy.
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About 1 in 30 adults older than 50 in the United States suffers from a vitamin B-12 deficiency, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And high cholesterol affects more than 102 million Americans, according to the American Heart Association.
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Red yeast rice naturally contains compounds similar to those found in statin drugs, which are commonly prescribed to treat high cholesterol. Statins can interfere with levels of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a nutrient vital for heart and muscle health.
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Flavonoids, polyphenolic compounds found in plants, have antioxidant powers that may provide important health benefits. Diets rich in flavonoids have been associated with reduced risk of a variety of diseases.
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Providing fiber and essential nutrients in a relatively low-calorie package, grapefruit can be a good source of nutrition. However, eating too much grapefruit can cause health problems, especially if you take prescription medication.
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Preliminary research as of 2011 suggests coffee is safe if you have gallstones. The American Medical Association found coffee reduces the risk of gallstones in men, though no such study exists for women.
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Potassium is an important mineral that aids in transporting electricity for skeletal and muscle movement. Ensure that you get the potassium you need by filling your diet with potassium-rich foods; your daily multivitamin may contain potassium, but only in minimal amounts.
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Sciatica pain is most often caused by a herniated disc that presses on the sciatic nerve, leading to inflammation, tenderness and pain.
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Green tea is often touted as one of the healthiest drink options. As with other types of tea, green tea comes from Camellia sinensis plant leaves. However, compared with black tea, green tea is lower in caffeine and has a high epigallocatechin gallate content.
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