Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Lactose is milk sugar--it's much less sweet than table sugar, and occurs naturally in milk and other dairy products. While you can certainly burn the chemical components of lactose for energy, it doesn't serve unique cellular functions--you can burn other carbohydrates instead with no ill effect whatsoever.
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If you often grab a plain bagel on your way out the door only to find yourself starving a few hours later, you know that not all breakfasts have the staying power you need. A study published in a 2009 issue of the "British Journal of Nutrition"
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Bananas are the fourth most important food crop after rice, wheat and corn, and eaten around the world. Given their ample nutrient and fiber content, as well as low cost and wide availability, the popularity of bananas is not surprising.
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In addition to building muscle tissue, protein gives structural support to cells, veins, arteries and other tissues. Your body can even turn protein into energy if glucose from carbohydrates is running low and if fat isn’t available. While potatoes do offer some protein, the content is relatively low.
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Razzoo’s Cajun Café is a Cajun-style restaurant originally from New Orleans that has numerous locations across the country. If you are currently dieting or watching your caloric intake, this style of food may not be your best option due to high sodium, calories and fat content.
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Michael Jordan may have been one of the best basketball players ever, but like any well-trained athlete, he worked hard to achieve that success. In addition to being dedicated to his athletic training, Jordan has also been very careful about his diet, especially during basketball season, and ate to maximize his energy.
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McDonald’s publishes information regarding potential food allergens found in their products online and in nutritional pamphlets and posters. However, the fast-food restaurant acknowledges that recipes often change and this published information can become outdated or inaccurate quickly.
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The food you eat provides your body with the nutrients it needs to function properly. Most foods contain a mix of those essential nutrients, and your body must break it down through a series of chemical reactions to get what it needs in the form best used by your cells.
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Monkfish's firm texture and mellow, mildly sweet taste makes a welcome addition to health-conscious diets. The fish provides beneficial minerals, as well as proteins and vitamins you need for good health.
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Taking a multivitamin is a seemingly healthy thing to do, but for people who are allergic to multivitamins, it can cause unpleasant symptoms. Some symptoms that develop after taking a multivitamin are not related to an allergy.
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Bronchitis is a condition in which the airways in your lungs become inflamed either suddenly, acute bronchitis, or over time, chronic bronchitis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Digestion is simultaneously a complicated process and a relatively simple one. Chemically, it's quite simple -- it involves breaking the large nutrient compounds in your food down into small nutrient compounds that you can absorb. Logistically, however, this is quite complex.
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According to Drugs.com, most adults need about 4,700 milligrams of potassium in their daily dietary intake. Potassium is an essential mineral that helps regulate the electrolyte balance in the body. It affects heart function, contraction of muscles and stimulation of responses to nerves.
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The McDonald's Filet-o-Fish sandwich consists of a square, breaded white fish filet -- usually Atlantic Pollock -- topped by tartar sauce and American cheese served on a hamburger roll. This sandwich originated in St.
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If you're craving a burger, it's OK to indulge on occasion, even if you're on a diet. It's best to plan for this indulgence if you can, however, so you don't go over your daily calorie budget. Even an unplanned splurge on a burger isn't going to totally kill your diet, though it may slow your weight loss a little.
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Most of us could stand to limit the sweets -- cakes, cookies, pies, doughnuts and other sweet confections are the No. 1 source of calories in the American diet, according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines.
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Whey protein isolate is a supplement derived from the byproduct of cheese made from cow’s milk. The byproduct is filtered to remove fat and lactose and then dried to a powdered form. According to WheyOfLife.org, the purest and most concentrated form of whey protein is whey protein isolate.
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Although fiber is good for you and is a necessary part of a well-balanced diet, if you take in too much, too fast, you are asking for trouble. Too much fiber can lead to bloating, which can make for a very uncomfortable feeling in your stomach.
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Many different calcium supplements are available over-the-counter at health food stores and drug stores. You can use these to ensure that you're getting plenty of calcium, which is an important component of the skeletal system.
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O'Charley's is a casual dining restaurant with locations between the Midwest and the East Coast. The menu features a range of steak, sandwich and pasta dishes as well as other entrees for brunch, lunch and dinner. O'Charley's also offers a to-go service, with some locations providing curbside pick-up.
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