Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Tropical oils, such as palm and coconut oils, come from plants but have a very different nutritional profile from other plant-based fats. Palm oil is pressed from the flesh and kernel of the palm oil tree fruit and is produced at a rate of 47 million tons per year.
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Coconut milk and coconut oil are both derived from the meat of a coconut. Coconut milk is made by soaking the grated flesh of the coconut in hot water, skimming off the cream and straining the remaining liquid through cheese cloth. The coconut milk becomes less viscous when the steps are repeated.
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Prunes, otherwise known as dried plums, are rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber. The dietary fiber from prunes remains inside your intestines, serving a number of functions as it passes through the bowels. The amount of fiber varies, depending on how the plums are dried and processed.
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Vitamins and minerals are integral to good health. In fact, the American Dietetic Association says that proper vitamin and mineral intake is necessary for a strong immune system, which prevents illness and reduces your risk of chronic disease.
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Choosing healthy foods is not always easy. Many foods are high in fat, calories and sugar, but end up as regular parts of your diet because they taste good.
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Your parents had the right idea when they encouraged you to eat your vegetables. Veggies are filled with vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients that help keep your body healthy and functioning properly.
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Sweet, juicy, plump and deeply colored, blueberries are easily found in grocery stores when in season. They are also popular with many home gardeners and can sometimes be found growing naturally in the wild.
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The American Cancer Society recommends that you eat nine servings of fruits and vegetables daily, more vegetables than fruits. Veggies provide dozens of disease-fighting nutrients, vitamins and minerals, including those that help protect against the development of certain types of cancers.
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Egg foo young, a Chinese version of an omelet, typically contains fresh vegetables and meat or seafood whipped up with eggs and fried in a skillet.
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Irritable bowel syndrome can cause abdominal discomfort, bloating, constipation, diarrhea and gas. Science has yet to find a cure; however, making some changes in your diet may bring relief from IBS symptoms.
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While you may associate shredded coconut mainly with desserts, it can also be used in savory dishes, such as Indian curries. Depending on what you are making, you could use either sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut, which is also sometimes called dessiccated coconut.
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Carrots, like other vegetables, contain a complex carbohydrate known as fiber. When you eat a high-fiber food like carrots, the fiber passes through your gastrointestinal tract without being digested and absorbed.
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Following a 700-calorie-per-day meal plan is difficult because the body requires more calories to function on a daily basis. Remaining on a diet that is restricted to 700 calories would require meticulous calorie counting and immense willpower.
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Foods can help or hurt when you're experiencing loose, watery stools known as diarrhea. Typically caused by a viral, bacterial or parasitic infection, sudden -- or acute -- diarrhea usually passes on its own within a couple of days.
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Hyperthyroidism and cancerous or non-cancerous tumors of the thyroid gland often require a thyroidectomy or removal of the gland. Because of its location at the base of the neck, this surgery can affect what you can eat during the healing process.
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Smoked ham hocks consist of 2 to 3 inch chunks of the lower part of a pig's back legs and often include not just the meat, but bone, fat and other tissues. Smoked ham hocks impart a rich, smoky flavor to dishes that require long cooking periods such as beans and stews.
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Udon soup is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of udon noodles -- a noodle made from all wheat flour -- and vegetables that can range in heat from mild to spicy. Meat and seafood, most often pork, chicken and shrimp, may also be added to soups for a flavor and protein boost.
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Spirulina is a blue-green algae often added to green juices, smoothies and health shakes to bump up protein and antioxidant content.
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Proponents of colon cleansing claim that using laxatives, enemas, teas or other specialized preparations can help remove toxins from your gastrointestinal tract and improve your health.
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Infants are expected to triple their weight by age one, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, making it the most rapid period of growth in human life. In addition, early childhood is an important period for cognitive, behavioral, and physical development.
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