Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Diindolylmethane, or DIM, is a natural chemical formed in your digestive tract from a compound called glucobrassicin, which is contained in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage.
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Baked potatoes are known to send your blood sugar into an uproar because of their high carbohydrate content. But not all potatoes have that effect. Some baked spuds are low on the glycemic index, causing minimal glucose elevations. Whether or not you eat your steamy side with the skin on makes a difference.
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If you're working, studying or simply trying to stay awake in the evening -- it's easy to reach for a cup of coffee or a can of soda. Doing so, however, can have a negative effect on your ability to sleep soundly.
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Proper nutrition is an important component in recovery from overuse of drugs and alcohol. Every bodily system is impacted by the use of drugs. In order for healing to take place, you must build a strong nutritional foundation.
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Gluten intolerance describes a condition that occurs when the body mistakenly attacks the cells lining the small intestine in response to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Doctors refer to gluten intolerance as celiac disease or celiac sprue.
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When your mother told you to finish all of your vegetables, she was definitely onto something. In 2010, the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services jointly published their new dietary guidelines, which suggest increasing the amount of vegetables in your diet.
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Methionine is a sulfur-containing essential amino acid that plays a crucial role in metabolism. As an essential amino acid, methionine cannot be synthesized in the body and must be obtained from foods such as sesame seeds, Brazil nuts, fish and meat.
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Amino acids are important organic compounds that you need to properly digest food, create usable energy, maintain health and generally function normally.
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Vitamin D-3, also known as cholecalciferol, is the type of vitamin D produced when your skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D-3 is a fat-soluble vitamin, which means it has the ability to dissolve in fats and oils.
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Time-release vitamins -- supplements designed to slowly release vitamins over an extended period of time -- appear to offer more health benefits than regular vitamins. However, health authorities, including the Harvard School of Public Health, say that time-release vitamins are not particularly useful.
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Amino acids have the potential to cause weight gain, but their impact depends on a few variables. Like carbs and fats, amino acids contribute calories, which must be balanced by your activity level and energy needs.
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Silk is one of many brands of soy milk commonly consumed by vegetarians, vegans and people who are lactose-intolerant. Although soy milk is packed with nutrients and is similar in nutrition content to cow’s milk, it may not be the right choice for everybody.
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The human body uses water for the functions that sustain life. This makes water one of the most essential nutrients your body needs. People can survival a considerable amount of time without food, but remarkably few days without drinking water.
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From fresh strawberries to orange juice and multiflavored fruit snacks, children receive vitamin C from a number of sources. An antioxidant known for shortening the duration of the common cold, vitamin C helps the growth and maintenance of the body’s tissues.
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Fruit is an integral part of good nutrition as it provides nutrients necessary for good health. Although fruit contains naturally occurring sugar, its nutritious, low-fat, high-fiber package makes it much healthier than sweets with added fats and sugars, such as chocolate candies.
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Working out stimulates your muscles to grow, but you cannot capitalize on this effect without proper nutrition. If you regularly train with resistance, your requirement for protein is higher than that of the average population.
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Kewpie mayonnaise, commonly referred to as Japanese mayonnaise, is not quite the same as the standard American mayonnaise. While it can be used in a similar fashion, Japanese mayonnaise is more savory and usually contains rice wine vinegar and monosodium glutamate, or MSG.
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Soft drinks and carbonated beverages have become increasingly popular in American diets. In 2005 carbonated soft drinks were deemed the most popular beverage in the United Sates, about three times more popular than bottled water and milk, according to the FDA.
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Depending on where you live, alligator meat may be as common as beef. Alligator is a game meat typically sold frozen. In general, most game meats have less saturated fat and fewer calories than commercially raised beef, pork and chicken, according to the South Dakota Department of Health.
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Shredded chicken is a rich source of protein that can be used as a diet-friendly alternative to pulled pork, as it is low in fat and has a similar consistency. Although shredded chicken is leaner than other meat sources, it is not fat-free and does contain carbohydrates, so it may not be suitable for all diets.
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