Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10 and ubiquinone, is a fat-soluble antioxidant found naturally in the body. CoQ10 is a powerful protection unit built into the body, removing free radicals, DNA damage, and other forms of oxidative damage according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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While it's much easier to have a diet centered around pizza and French fries, in reality we all know fruits and vegetables should be our nutritional mainstays. Nearly every diet on the market and health expert you consult echoes the same sentiment: Eat more fruits and vegetables.
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Vitamin B17, or laetrile, is called the anti-cancer vitamin. It is an alternative treatment for cancer. Vitamin B17 works to reduce tumors and prevent metastasis or the spread of the cancer to other parts of the body.
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Dilantin, also known as phenytoin, is a medication used in treating people with seizure disorders, also called epilepsy. According to the People’s Pharmacy, phenytoin was first discovered in 1908, although it was not used to treat seizure disorders until 1938.
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Low-carb diets are popular but there are side effects that come along with the benefits (such as weight loss). Here is what you should watch out for!
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What you eat is just as critical as how much you eat. When it comes to losing body fat, not all calories are created equal. Calories that are empty and provide no nutritional value can cause the body to store extra energy from food as fat.
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Monounsaturated fats are recognized as a healthy group of fats. They are unsaturated -- meaning their chemical structure includes one double-bonded carbon in the molecule.
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Omega-3 fatty acids are commonly known for their heart-healthy benefits. If you would like to incorporate more Omega-3 fatty acids into your diet, try consuming low mercury fish, like wild caught salmon or light canned tuna, into your diet two times a week.
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Collard, mustard and turnip greens are vegetable royalty in the South—and for good reason. All three are in the cruciferous family of vegetables that the American Institute for Cancer Research reports might help defend against cancer. The three greens are also rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, folate and iron.
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Just say the words “sugar” and “caffeine” to a mother of a child who is sensitive to one or the other, or even both, and you will most likely get the education of a lifetime.
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Atlantic cod, also sometimes called scrod or whitefish, is a completely different fish from Pacific cod, also called Alaska cod, gray cod or true cod. While both types of cod have different nutrient profiles, cod is one of the fish with the highest amount of protein per calorie, according to the Ask Dr. Sears website.
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Margarine may help lower your cholesterol levels compared to butter. Some types of margarine now tout their plant sterol or plant stanol content and mention the potential cholesterol-lowering benefits of these ingredients. These types of margarine may also be "light"
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Malic acid, a natural substance found in fruits and vegetables, is commonly associated with apples. The body produces malic acid when it converts carbohydrates into energy. Taking malic acid supplements is beneficial for conditions such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Similar to many other plant-based oils, grape seed oil -- extracted from grape seeds -- may provide you with several health benefits when consumed in recommended amounts.
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Supplements containing probiotics--"friendly" bacteria that promote digestive health and immunity--are increasingly popular among health-conscious consumers. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), sales of probiotics nearly tripled between 1994 and 2003.
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While a single slice of pizza won't necessarily cause you to go over your daily calorie allotment, multiple slices might, especially if you choose a pizza with a thick crust and lots of meat and cheese. The healthiest option is a thin-crust vegetable pizza with only half the cheese of a regular pizza.
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Choose your vitamins wisely because purchasing a cheap vitamin only results in poor quality nutrients and contain fillers. Fillers are toxic, synthetic additives used to bind the composition of a vitamin. Toxic additives, such as cellulose and gelatin, are commonly used in tablets and rapid release capsules.
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Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are generally found in plants and are touted as healthy fats, unlike trans fats, saturated fats and cholesterol.
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If you have low iron levels in your blood, you may have iron-deficiency anemia or borderline anemia, a condition that can ultimately result in a shortage of oxygen in the body. Red meat is often at the top of the list of iron-rich foods but many other foods contain this essential mineral.
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Gastritis is a condition that covers a variety of stomach disorders that result from inflammation of the stomach lining. The causes of gastritis range from bacterial infections, alcoholism, traumatic injury and overuse of some pain relievers. Gastritis can come on suddenly or develop slowly over time.
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