Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
A fever is a defense response of the immune system to fight infectious diseases. Its purpose is to create an inhospitable environment for the disease-causing agent to help the body destroy it. Other conditions might also cause an elevation in body temperature, such as sunburn, some medications and immunizations.
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Although there are many sound reasons not to eat after 7:00 p.m., weight loss is not one of them. According to the Weight Control Information Network, when you eat doesn’t matter, and snacking in the evening hours does not “cause” weight gain.
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The Institute of Medicine suggests you consume 45 to 65 percent of your daily calories from carbohydrates. On a standard 2,000-calorie-per-day diet, this amounts to 225 to 325 grams every day. Dip below this level and you may be deficient in carbohydrates.
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The National Sleep Foundation recommends you get between seven and nine hours of quality sleep per night to foster optimal energy, concentration and health. For some people who are following a low-carb diet plan, however, these hours are sometimes hard to achieve.
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Glutamine is an essential amino acid – one of the building blocks of protein. It plays various roles in the body including regulating immune function, brain function and digestion.
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Isopure is a ready-to-drink protein supplement made from whey protein isolate, a dairy-based protein. Isopure is available in two flavors, Alpine Punch and Icy Orange. Each 20 oz. beverage provides 260 calories, with 40 g of protein and 25 g of carbohydrates.
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Vitamins are important for the health of your body. A lack of certain vitamins, including vitamin B6, can cause serious health problems, among them disorders of the nervous system.
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Magnesium carbonate is a white, powdery compound that occurs naturally as dolomite and magnesite and is widely marketed as a health supplement. Its active ingredient is magnesium, a mineral that your body requires to function efficiently.
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Saw palmetto, or Serenoa repens, is a palm-like shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States. The plant bears white flowers and berries that emerge yellow but ripen to blue-black.
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The glycemic index measures how foods affect your blood sugar. Items with a high glycemic index -- 70 or more -- are digested quickly, causing your blood sugar to spike and then drop rapidly.
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For a Marine, nutrition is just as important as physical training. What you eat affects not only your weight and health but also your physical and mental performance, the ability to maintain control on the field and how you heal from injury.
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Consuming seafood is an important part of a balanced diet. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 recommends eating 8 ounces of fish per week, although this number varies by age, gender and fitness level. The U.S.
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Nutrilite rhodiola is a nutritional supplement containing the herbal compound rhodiola rosea, as well as small amounts of green tea extract and caffeine.
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Low in calories, naturally hydrating and packed with nutrients, veggies are your best friends -- no matter what your fitness and health goals include.
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Soymilk is a completely plant-based, dairy-free alternative to cow’s milk, and it’s often lower in calories and fat than its dairy-based counterpart. It’s also a high-quality source of essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
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Cayenne pepper has been used for medicinal purposes for about 9,000 years. While cayenne pepper as a whole food is safe to eat during pregnancy, you may not want to take it as a supplement.
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Hyaluronic acid is a type of medication used to treat osteoarthritis pain in patients who are already taking pain relievers such as acetaminophen. Hyaluronic acid is similar to the synovial fluid in your joints that your body uses to lubricate your joints and absorb shock.
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If you are trying to lose weight and you are looking for diet-friendly foods to enjoy, you might want to consider bitter gourd, which is also called bitter melon or balsam-pear. The plant is common in Asian cuisine, and you can use it in a variety of recipes.
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When you have a cough, you don't have to reach for an over-the-counter cough suppressant. Apple-cider vinegar and honey -- together and separately -- can be equally effective as cough remedies, without giving you the cloudy-headed feeling of dextromethorphan, a common ingredient in cough syrup.
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Eating 1 ounce of tree nuts like walnuts a day -- an amount equal to about 14 halves -- may significantly lower your risk of dying from chronic medical conditions like cancer or heart disease. That's the conclusion of a 2013 study published in "The New England Journal of Medicine."
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