Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
The root of Glycyrrhiza glabra, better known as licorice, has many purported uses. Scientific evidence is insufficient to verify whether it actually helps any health conditions, according to MedlinePlus, a website affiliated with the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
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Both fish oil and garlic contain a mixture of chemicals that have physiological effects on the human body, leading to concerns of possible interactions from taking both at the same time.
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Traditional yogurt, made with cow's milk, is off-limits to those with milk allergies or lactose intolerance. Coconut yogurt is a healthy alternative that's made with coconut milk instead.
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Night sweats can interfere with your sleep and cause you to wake up feeling cold and wet in the middle of the night. In some cases, eating something sweetened with sugar could either increase or decrease your risk for night sweats, but in most cases it isn't likely to have any effect.
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Swelling in your legs comes from the buildup of fluids known as edema. It can be caused by a number of illnesses, and it can also be a result of standing or sitting for long periods of time, your menstrual cycle or pregnancy if you're a woman, or certain medications.
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Cashews are legumes and contain an abundance of nutritional benefits, including all three macronutrients -- carbohydrates, protein and fat -- and numerous vitamins and minerals. As their name suggests, salted cashews contain more sodium than raw cashews, which can be a nutritional disadvantage.
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If you have diabetes, you can eat dried fruit for fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants -- just not as much as you could if it were in an alternative form, such as fresh, frozen or canned in its own juice without added sugar. This is because dried fruit is higher in sugar than other forms of fruit.
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Pineapple contains few calories per serving and no fat or cholesterol. Like other fruits, it provides a good source of many essential nutrients. One whole pineapple contains several individual servings, so share with a friend or store leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer after cutting it.
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Along with ground round and ground sirloin, ground chuck is a type of ground beef. Each cut has varying degrees of fat versus lean content. Ground chuck must come from only the chuck cuts of beef, which are located in the shoulder area and are more fatty than round or sirloin cuts.
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Being a vegan athlete includes consuming a healthy diet excluding any products containing meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy. Stereotypically, this diet is not supported for athletes due to the belief that protein and other nutrients are required to perform successfully.
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Edema, also called dropsy, fluid retention or water retention, refers to the swelling that takes place in your body due to a build up of fluid. Edema can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from environmental, to behavioral to dietary.
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The amino acid L-arginine performs several essential functions within the human body. Critical for the construction of living protein, arginine also acts as a natural precursor to nitric oxide, which expands blood vessels and improves circulation.
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Whether you cook in the dorm, pack lunches or hit the student cafeteria, a judicious eating plan is a must for staying healthy at college. The freedom to eat what you please may result in nutritional deficiencies or the typical “freshman 15” weight gain. Having a plan makes good nutrition automatic.
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Niacin, along with all the other B vitamins, helps your body get energy from the foods in your diet. In addition to helping with digestion, niacin keeps your skin cells healthy, regulates numerous enzymes and allows nerves to function properly. Even though you need it, if you take too much, you can run into problems.
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Having hypertension raises your risk of heart disease and stroke. In many cases, lifestyle changes can prevent or control it. The dietary factor most commonly cited as contributing to high blood pressure is sodium intake.
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Oatmeal is full of fiber, giving you 2 grams per 1/2-cup cooked serving. Plus it’s full of B vitamins, which support healthy metabolism; calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, to keep your bones strong; and even a little iron, a mineral that improves oxygen transportation.
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Olive oil has taken on new importance for its antioxidant levels as well as for its heart- healthy unsaturated nature. Cooking with mostly monounsaturated olive oil rather than saturated fats such as lard can decrease your risk of heart disease.
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Made from cooked soybeans fermented with the Bacillus natto bacteria, natto is a powerhouse of nutrition. Each 1-cup serving is high in protein, fiber, antioxidant phytochemicals and essential vitamins and minerals like iron, selenium, vitamin C and vitamin K.
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Your gallbladder -- a small, pear-shaped organ -- is responsible for storing bile for the liver. Bile is used to help break down fats. A gallbladder attack can occur as the result of a gallstone blocking the ducts that connect the gallbladder to your liver. This can cause intense pain.
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Korean tofu soup is a low-carbohydrate soup that combines a wide range of ingredients, such as chili, garlic, egg and red pepper into a zesty, hot dish. This soup is rich in protein, as it contains both tofu, a product made from soybeans, as well as clams.
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