Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Iron deficiency anemia, B12 deficiency and acid reflux are medical conditions that can cause significant health issues. But there may be some overlap in the causes of these conditions.
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Your body uses magnesium to help turn food into energy, synthesize protein, regulate blood sugar levels, keep your immune system healthy, maintain a steady heart rate, keep your bones strong and your nerves and muscles functioning properly. Supplements can help you meet your recommended intake for magnesium.
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Laxatives are drugs, foods or substances used to induce bowel movement to relieve constipation. The doctor may advise you to take laxatives if you have medical conditions that may be worsened by straining. These conditions include heart disease, hemorrhoids and hernia rupture.
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Organic produce costs as much as 40 percent more than conventional produce, according to Colorado State University. Deciding which produce items to buy organic is important, for both your wallet and your health.
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Glucose is the form of sugar that circulates in your blood and provides energy to all the cells of your body. Glucose is the body's preferred energy source, and it is the only one your brain uses.
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Cherries, whether dark red or a blushing yellow color, are a delicious and nutritious treat that can be part of a healthy weight-loss diet. Both sweet and sour cherries -- sometimes called wild cherries -- have a number of weight-loss benefits, including being low in calories and high in dietary fiber.
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Calcium chloride, known chemically as CaCl2, is an inorganic salt. It is a colorless liquid or whitish granules, powder or flakes. It has a salty taste, but you cannot smell any odor. Calcium chloride is soluble in water and composed of calcium and chlorine.
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Most of the iron in your body is concentrated in your red blood cells. Iron is mainly responsible for carrying oxygen to your body’s various cells and also has a role in the production of adenosine triphosphate, or ATP.
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Sometimes knowing your ingredients means knowing the many names under which they masquerade. Potassium metabisulfite and sodium metabisulfite are often lumped together under the ambiguous name "sulfites."
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Platelets, or thrombocytes, are cells that are vital to your blood's ability to clot. While a low platelet count, or thrombocytopenia, can arise from a variety of conditions, a variety of vitamin supplements can help prevent and treat this condition.
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Home cooks can effortlessly choose among baking, grilling or frying. Each method has its individual benefits and drawbacks, and what you choose may depend on the type of food you make as well as time considerations.
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Pineapple is a nutritious food, providing 131 percent of the daily value for vitamin C and 77 percent of the DV for manganese in each cup of fresh cubed pineapple. The juice isn't quite as nutritious, as it doesn't provide fiber and only has 42 percent of the DV for vitamin C per cup.
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You need the B-complex vitamins, which include naicin, thiamine, riboflavin, biotin, pantothenic acid, folate and vitamins B-6 and B-12, for turning the food you eat into energy. These vitamins also play a role in normal growth and development and proper nerve, muscle and heart function.
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Artificial food coloring makes your foods more appealing and desirable. While the safety of these dyes has been called into question, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration maintains that the artificial food coloring currently permitted for use meet strict safety requirements.
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Blueberries are often found on lists of superfoods, and for good reason. Packed with powerful antioxidants, blueberries are low in calories and high in fiber.
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Chlorella is a single-celled freshwater alga that’s also known by names such as sun chlorella, freshwater seaweed or green algae. The whole plant is used in making medicines and supplements, such as tablets, liquid extracts and powder.
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Although sprinters require carbohydrates before events, they do not need to participate in carbohydrate loadings. Since sprints are short races, the athlete will need fewer carbohydrates for energy than individuals running endurance races.
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Your body uses vitamins and minerals in almost every one of its natural processes. Without the proper intake of these valuable nutrients, your body struggles to fight off diseases and recover from injuries. The U.S.
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Garcinia cambogia, also known as Malabar tamarind, is a fruit-bearing tree native to South Asia. The rind of the fruit contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA) and has been used for centuries as a traditional remedy for a number of illnesses. More recently, HCA has been marketed as a weight-loss supplement.
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Understanding the chemistry of ordinary household ingredients can be confusing. However, being able to recognize the simple oxidizers, acids and bases allows you to use products more effectively and protect your family from them as needed.
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