Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Calories -- formally known as kilocalories -- measure the amount of energy supplied by food and beverages. The number of calories your body requires to function and maintain itself depends on a variety of factors, including your body size, your metabolism, your activity level and your gender.
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A healthy diet is all about balance. Getting the right amount of each macronutrient -- carbohydrates, fats and proteins -- ensures your body is able to run efficiently. Your calorie needs dictate the amount of each macronutrient you need. The U.S.
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Vitamins in the B-complex family are not only essential for growth and development of many bodily functions, they may provide effective pain relief. When taken with vitamin B, smaller doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are required for the management of pain.
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Dietary aids can cause side effects, but they also offer you health benefits. Coenzyme Q10 has become the third most popular supplement, according to a 2008 report from the Natural and Nutritional Products Industry Center published on NewHope360.com.
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If your mouth tastes like metal, it could be the result of a vitamin supplement you are taking. Luckily, the effect is usually temporary and not serious.
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An occasional twitch in the eyelid or a spasm in your hand or calf is nothing to worry about and will probably go away on its own. Muscle twitches that last for more than a few days may signal nutrient deficiencies or other dietary issues, or they may be a symptom of a medical condition.
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Tiny seeds with a nutty flavor, flaxseeds pack a nutritional punch. Just 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds delivers almost 2 grams of dietary fiber, which promotes digestive regularity.
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Approximately two-thirds of the iron in your body is contained in your hemoglobin, the iron-rich protein that makes up red blood cells. Because most of the iron in your body is in your blood, most iron loss occurs as a result of blood loss.
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The traditional Japanese diet couldn't be more dissimilar from the standard American diet. Japanese staples include fresh fish, rice, soy, vegetables, fruit and green tea, while the American diet relies heavily on red meat, poultry and processed foods high in salt or added sugar.
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Approximately 80 percent of people suffer from constipation at some point in their lives, according to the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
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Carbohydrates are essential macronutrients that provide the most desirable form of energy for your body in the form of glucose. When you eat carbohydrates, your body breaks them down into glucose, which enters your bloodstream and provides energy to your cells.
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Two different conditions require avoidance of wheat: a wheat allergy and celiac disease. A wheat allergy causes reactions ranging from hives to difficulty breathing.
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Sugar is ubiquitous, cropping up in most of the processed foods and beverages on the market. Too much added sugar in your diet can depress your immune system and increase your risk of obesity, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. It can also promote depression, anxiety and cognitive problems.
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As the most concentrated amino acid in your body, L-glutamine -- also known as glutamine -- is involved in more metabolic processes than any other amino acid. Because it fuels white blood cells and other rapidly dividing body cells, glutamine is indispensable to immune system function and tissue repair.
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Muscovado sugar is often touted as a natural, unrefined alternative to brown sugar. It owes its strong flavor, high moisture content and ultra-dark color to molasses, the “impurity” that’s stripped out of more refined sugars.
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Your kidneys are one of your body’s major filtration devices. They maintain your electrolyte and fluid balance, and they pull waste products out of the blood. When you have decreased kidney function, they are no longer able to perform as well as they should.
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If you suffer from constipation, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in the company of 42 million Americans, or 15 percent of the U.S. population. Constipation, which is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week or having only dry, hard stools, is one of the most common gastrointestinal problems.
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The macronutrients, which include carbohydrates, fat and protein, are the only nutrients that provide you with calories. Your body needs these nutrients in large amounts to function properly.
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Introduced in 1982, Ferrero Rocher is the most popular chocolate worldwide in its candy category. It's bumpy round shape and unique gold wrapper make Ferrero Rocher stand out from all other chocolates on the shelf.
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Flax oil provides many health benefits and may provide relief from hot flashes and breast pain, control cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease. Flax oil is more beneficial than flaxseed for certain health conditions, such as arthritis. Before taking flaxseed products, speak to your doctor.
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