Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Bran, butter or oil, milk, egg and sugar are the basic components of a standard bran muffin. The truth is all of these ingredients can be part of a healthy diet, but bran muffins can also be high in calories, fat and sugar.
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Vinegar has antiseptic properties that can kill germs and relieve pain, according to Bonnie K. McMillen, R.N., B.S.N., college health nurse at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. If you are experiencing pain from a sunburn, you may want to reach for a bottle of vinegar to soothe your discomfort.
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Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the mouth interior. It usually appears as patches of white streaks and spots that are not painful. More severe cases can involve episodes of sore areas and mouth ulcers. A tissue biopsy may be necessary for diagnosing this condition.
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You may not have known that there are a few different “grades” of fish oil. Pharmaceutical grade is the purest form of fish oil, containing the highest concentrations of omega-3 fatty acid as well as DHA and EPA (essential fatty acids).
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The saying "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" may not be entirely true, but breakfast is certainly important when it comes to building muscle.
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Glutathione, or GSH, is found in every cell in the body and is also available as a supplement. There are many benefits to supplementing your diet with glutathione such as being used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome, some lung diseases, boost the immune system and has been used to treat HIV/AIDS and some cancers.
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Protein bars are a type of meal replacement product. Unlike regular energy bars, they are higher in protein and lower in carbohydrates and added sugars. Typically marketed toward body builders and athletes, protein bars do offer a few advantages.
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Tinnitus is a perception of sound when none is there, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. It often manifests as a ringing in the ears, but it may also sound like a buzzing, hissing, whistling or even roaring in the head. Tinnitus is a a symptom of an underlying condition.
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Glutathione is a nonprotein amino acid that is very important for the immune system. This tri-peptide substance is made up of the three amino acids: glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine.
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Potassium is one of the body’s most important minerals. It is present in every cell of the human body. In solution -- as it is in the body -- potassium carries a positive electrical charge and is one of the body’s four main electrolytes along with sodium, chloride and bicarbonate.
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Wheatgrass is the sprouted portion of the wheat plant. Unlike wheat, wheatgrass is gluten-free and, as its name denotes, resembles grass. It is found in both wild and cultivated environments. Wheatgrass contains vitamins and minerals and is available as powder, juice or raw grass you can juice at home.
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Pork shoulder cuts commonly found at a meat shop or the butcher section of your supermarket include arm picnic, arm roast, arm steak, blade Boston roast, blade steak, smoked whole picnic, smoked shoulder roll and pork hocks. The pork shoulder arm picnic is essentially the entire shoulder.
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A "lost voice," or laryngitis, is caused by inflammation or irritation of the voice box. As the vocal cords get inflamed, they swell, causing hoarseness, leading to the symptom of a lost voice.
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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a vitamin-like enzyme found in mitochondria, the power plants of cells. CoQ10's primary role is to help mitochondria harvest energy-producing adenosine triphosphate (ATP) from the foods we eat.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), alpha hydroxy acid, made from fruit acids, exfoliates the skin by sloughing off dead skin cells. The level of exfoliation depends on the amount of alpha hydroxy acid in the product as well as other ingredients it is paired with.
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While most diets are geared towards weight loss, some people struggle to keep the weight on. A 3,000-calorie diet is a high-calorie diet that can help those that need to add pounds to their frame. It is also a weight maintenance diet for active men between the ages of 19 to 50.
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You can reap the health advantages of cutting down on carbs -- like losing weight and balancing blood sugar -- and still keep up with your daily fiber. Getting plenty of dietary fiber is not optional if you want optimal health.
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Incorporating more iron into your daily diet can help prevent anemia and may improve your energy level. Your body needs iron to properly form red blood cells, transport oxygen to cells, and for the growth and development of new cells.
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Caffeine and nicotine belong to the stimulant family of drugs. They increase heart rate and speed up other bodily functions, and have the potential to cause overdose or be habit-forming.
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Inflammation plays a role in many health conditions, including cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis and heart disease. Thus, eating more anti-inflammatory foods may help lower your risk for these conditions, notes an article published in the "International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research"
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