Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Carbohydrates can be divided into several categories: monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides. Chemically speaking, the prefix before “saccharides” indicates how many saccharide chains are attached to the molecule.
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Royal maca is a supplement that manufacturers claim has the potential to promote libido and sexual function in both men and women. The product is primarily comprised of the root of the maca plant, which is native to the mountains of South America.
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Vitamin D, which is produced when ultraviolet sunlight hits the skin, helps the body absorb calcium, leading to stronger bones and the prevention of brittle bone diseases.
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When you're pregnant, what you eat affects not only your health, but your baby's as well. You may hear advice from different people, from your co-workers to your great-aunt Sophie, about what you should and should not eat when pregnant, such as sesame seeds.
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The average American diet doesn't include enough fiber, according to the MedlinePlus website. Fiber is essential for normal digestion and can also prevent constipation.
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Primarily made up of carbohydrates, fruit digests relatively quickly. That's because carbohydrates are the most quickly digested of the three macronutrients -- protein, fat and carbs. Some carb foods digest more quickly than others, however, depending on their nutrient makeup.
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Mandarin oranges, also called tangerines, are an excellent source of vitamin C, providing more than half of the recommended daily allowance for adults. Fresh fruits typically contain more of this healthy antioxidant than canned versions.
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Although royal jelly is intended as a source of nutrition for queen bees, it can be eaten by humans, and it may be particularly beneficial for men. Royal jelly is a thick, white liquid that nurse bees secrete to nurture queen bees.
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Fecal incontinence is the involuntary loss of bowel control. Injury, illness and your diet can all be contributing factors in fecal incontinence. Foods that are more likely to give you diarrhea may cause the leakage that is consistent with incontinence.
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Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinol and ubiquinone, plays an important role in cell energy production. It also contributes to muscle health and has strong antioxidant activity.
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Raisins and almonds have been the favorite foods of many throughout history. Both are nutritious foods that can be stored for long periods of time and are easily transported -- attributes that would have made them valuable in ancient times.
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An estimated 30 million American adults have eating disorders like bulimia, reports the National Eating Disorders Association.
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Acne can be devastating to your self-esteem. However, acne scars can be even worse because they leave permanent marks on your face. You should always see a dermatologist to assess the best route of treatment for your acne scars. Vitamin E may provide benefit for certain aspects of skin care.
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From adding a refreshing zing to your water to marinating your fish to perfection, lemons serve a wide range of culinary functions. If you use only the juice and discard the peel, though, you may be doing your diet a disservice.
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Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter found in the brain. It helps control movement, energy and alertness, according to ADHD expert Beth Ann Hill in her book, "The AD/HD Book," and may impact a variety of factors in life, including tendencies toward ADHD, depression and weight gain.
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Vitamins are organic compounds necessary for various metabolic processes in the body. They are needed in small amounts to perform a specific metabolic function or prevent an associated deficiency disease. Most vitamins cannot be manufactured by the body and must be supplied through the diet.
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Foods high in sodium make you thirsty. Harvard School of Public Health points to meat pizza, white bread, hot dogs, processed cheese and spaghetti sauce as five of ten top sources from which you get your sodium. Sodium makes you thirsty because too much of it disrupts the balance of fluid in your cells.
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Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin that is excreted through urine when you consume too much. You may experience change in urine color while your body works to excrete excess B12, which may be normal and can reverse itself.
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You should consider several factors when thinking about a connection between vitamin D and constipation. Your metabolism, your vitamin D dosage and your other medicines or supplements may all play a role.
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Your body’s alkaline and acid balance, also known as pH, can affect your overall well being. What affects body pH? All foods have the ability to change your body’s normal pH.
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