Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Antioxidants usually get good press for their beneficial effects helping to prevent disease, but these powerful compounds may also have a dark side. Consuming too many antioxidants in the form of supplements could lead to an increased risk of death and disease instead of having a positive effect.
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What you eat not only affects your energy levels, but how you physically feel as well. While adrenal fatigue is not a recognized medical condition, a healthy diet can help make those feeling run down from the stresses of life feel a little better.
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If you've ever read past the first five ingredients on the label of a food package, you may have noticed the term "sodium bisulfite," especially on dried fruit or trail mix. It's sodium, but not salt—it's a food additive, and it is considered more sulfur than sodium.
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You may know it best as the spice in curry that provides its distinctive flavor and yellow color, but turmeric does more than stimulate your taste buds. This little spice has properties that may help you fight off infection, prevent cancer and help digestive problems.
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Chest congestion may occur for people suffering from a common cold, viral infection or medical condition. Symptoms of chest congestion include coughing, difficulty breathing and pain in the chest.
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Malnutrition makes your body vulnerable to a wide range of infections and diseases, some of which may affect your eyes.
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Humans have been eating popcorn for thousands of years. The oldest ears of popcorn, dating back 4,000 to 5,000 years, were unearthed in New Mexico in the mid-1900s. Both white and yellow popcorn make a healthy, whole-grain snack, as long as you omit or limit the amount of butter and salt you add.
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Monounsaturated fatty acids, or MUFAs, constitute the cornerstone of the heart healthy Mediterranean diet. Although there are many regional variations of the Mediterranean diet, all of them are based on whole, healthy foods with an emphasis on monounsaturated-rich fats.
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You need calcium and magnesium to maintain strong bones, regulate muscle and nerve function and control your blood pressure. Calcium also plays a key role in hormone and enzyme function, while magnesium helps form protein and DNA.
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Probiotics are live microorganisms that have many health benefits. Aslo called good bacteria, probiotics, help your body in the digestive process and in fighting off harmful bacteria.
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Fish oil has cardiovascular benefits, reducing inflammation and lowering cholesterol levels. But if you’re trying to get pregnant, you may have more interest in fish oil’s effects on something more crucial to reproductive function -- sperm.
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Vitamin D is a nutrient that your body uses to meet a variety of critical health needs, including maintenance of your normal nerve and immune function and the support of proper bone formation. You can develop a deficiency of this vitamin if you don’t absorb it properly in your small intestine.
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Your body doesn’t store vitamin C, so if you consume more than you need, the excess leaves your body with your urine. But people who take extreme doses of vitamin C still might experience negative effects.
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Polyphenols are a hot topic among functional food proponents due to increasing evidence that they can impact your health in positive ways. Polyphenols are antioxidant compounds derived from plants.
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Getting enough essential nutrients can sometimes be a concern for those on specialized diets, such as meat, dairy and egg-free vegan diets. A varied diet, fully obtainable with vegan restrictions, can provide all the amino acids required for complete proteins and good health.
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Apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper and cinnamon are all used as flavorful culinary ingredients. All three are also touted for their beneficial health effects. Cider vinegar, cayenne and cinnamon are each high in nutrients, though each has a different nutritional profile.
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Sweet chemicals called steviol glycosides from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni plant are the main ingredients in stevia-derived sugar substitutes. These products, which are approved for use as food additives by the U.S.
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Some rose species produce “hips” in the fall. Rose hips are fruits of the rose that appear after the shrubs finish flowering. Rose hips are high in vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid.
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Discover the health benefits of using cornstarch, from boosting calories to treating hypoglycemia. Learn how cornstarch can be a source of energy and a useful ingredient in cooking.
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Eating millet, a tiny yellow seed grain, may improve your overall well-being by providing nutrients essential for your health. The small whole grain has a slightly nutty flavor.
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