Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Registered dietitian Joy Bauer gives juicing an A+ for its ability to deliver concentrated amounts of nutrients from fruits and vegetables to your body, but she says consuming too much juice and forsaking a well-rounded diet can result in glaring nutritional gaps.
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Tea has a long history in the United States as well as internationally, with its origins in China. Whether an inky black tea served with a cube of sugar and a splash of milk, or a delicately flavored herbal tea, tea is a healthy beverage if you are careful about how much added sugar and cream you use.
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The time required by your body to digest and absorb nutrients is the transit time. Before ultimately reaching the organic tissue, nutrients must move from the mouth to the stomach and then through the small intestine, where most absorption occurs.
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Cellulose is the chemical name for fiber, which is an important component of diet, even though it doesn't provide you with any vitamins, minerals or energy. Many foods -- especially whole foods -- contain cellulose.
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Diabetics must monitor their diets carefully to keep blood-sugar levels under control and prevent complications. As with healthy adults, a diabetic's caloric needs depend on gender, weight and physical activity level. If you have diabetes, discuss your calorie and nutrition requirements with your doctor or dietitian.
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Arginine is a non-essential amino acid that is important to may different bodily processes. Arginine HCL is a synthetically manufactured form of arginine that combines the amino acid with a hydrogen chloride molecule, and can be found in either powder or capsule form.
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Human beings, like all living things, need water to survive. Water, which is essential to every cell and organ in your body, is a vital component in all aspects of the development, operation and maintenance of your body. Water makes up more than half of your body weight.
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Don't feel guilty over craving a caffeine buzz. Drinking coffee can benefit your health; it may lower your risk of cardiovascular disease and might offer some protection against Parkinson's disease, according to the Harvard Gazette.
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Vitamin C is a nutrient and antioxidant that your body uses for purposes that include protein processing, neurotransmitter production and the formation of a type of tissue called collagen. Use of this vitamin does not appear to raise the sugar, or glucose, content of your blood.
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Children's vitamins can provide extra nutrition and fill in the gaps in your child's diet, but they may not be best to take during adulthood unless your doctor recommends it.
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Different people have their own individual reactions to food. While some might be able to eat anything without experiencing indigestion, bloating or gas, others might get gassy from seemingly everything. If meals nearly always leave you full of air, it might be due to the types of food you eat.
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Children need to get enough zinc to grow and develop properly. The nutrient helps the body make proteins and DNA, and also helps the immune system fight off bacteria and viruses. While most children in the United States can get enough zinc through diet alone, supplementation may prove useful in some circumstances.
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Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid that plays a critical role in the growth, development and normal function of the brain. Research also suggests that omega-3 can reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart disease, arthritis and certain types of cancer.
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Both apples and apple juice may help lower your risk for certain types of cancer, according to a review article published in "Planta Medica" in 2008. Apple juice is also often fortified to provide more than 100 percent of the daily value for vitamin C, although unfortified juice has just 4 percent of the DV.
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If you crave a sweet, cool and healthy treat, grab a smoothie. Smoothie shops like the familiar Jamba Juice and Robeks are ubiquitous these days, and for good reason. Smoothies are delicious, and many people even eat them in place of a traditional meal.
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Oysters are a prized delicacy, and while you can eat them cooked, they are often eaten raw. If you have a stomachache anywhere from a few hours to a few days after eating raw oysters, you may require medical treatment. The stomach pain can be the result of an allergy or because of food poisoning.
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Cycling places a high demand on your body. After those long or intense rides, your body requires re-fueling. Before you aimlessly grab something to eat, it is imperative you understand how certain foods work the best for proper recovery.
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The fruit of the prickly pear cactus, known by the name cactus pear and prickly pear, is oval with a reddish-purple color. Also known as "tuna," the fruit ripens in late summer and early fall and has a granular consistency with a flavor reminiscent of watermelon.
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Starvation mode refers to the tendency of the human body to conserve energy stores in times when it is not receiving enough nutrients to fuel basic metabolic functions. The two primary changes that your body makes during times of starvation are slowing down your metabolism and conserving fat stored in adipose tissue.
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Vegetarianism is based on the concept of not eating meat, although some vegetarians include dairy, eggs, fish or even poultry. The diets of omnivores include both plant materials and animal foods -- often red meat. Humans are natural-born omnivores, but some people choose to become vegetarian.
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