Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Pork is the most consumed meat in the world, according to Oklahoma State University, and has been part of American cuisine since introduced to the New World in 1539 by Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto. Pork is now a staple in most people's diet, and is also used in non-dietary items.
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More than 12 million Americans have thyroid disease. If you’ve be diagnosed with thyroid disease, you might be wondering if there is anything you can do to help your condition besides taking your medication regularly.
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Chinese food is sometimes equated with dishes high in fat, calories and sodium. While this is partially true, your own choices can make a world of difference.
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Grapefruit provides significant amounts of vitamins A and C and is relatively low in calories and low on the glycemic index, making it a nutritious fruit choice for diabetics.
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Beeswax can be confused with bee pollen and honey; all are produced by bees and are similar in their structure. However, beeswax is a unique substance and has several benefits to the human body.
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The lining that covers the inside of your stomach contains cells that secrete acid and digestive enzymes. It also protects the stomach wall from the acidic environment. When the lining becomes inflamed, you have gastritis.
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Seizures, or convulsions, are the physical manifestations of abnormal electrical activity within the brain. Neurons, the cells that make up the brain and the nervous system, communicate with each other through electrical signals. When these signals misfire, they can cause a seizure.
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Made from bark of the birch tree, xylitol is a sweetener that gives many sugar-free foods their sweet taste. Because most Americans eat far more sugar than what's healthy, choosing foods that contain xylitol allows you to cut your sugar intake without having to give up all of your favorite foods and drinks.
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Between 5 to 10 percent of all women have polycystic ovary disease syndrome, or PCOS, a hormonal disorder characterized by larger than normal amounts of the male hormones called androgens. The name of the disease comes from the appearance of the ovaries, which have numerous small cysts.
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When it comes to condiments, you have a lot of choices -- but many of them are high in fat and calories and low in nutritional value or flavor. One option, Dijon mustard, which originally hails from Dijon, France, might not have a lot of nutrients, but it does pack a wallop of sharp flavor for very few calories.
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Taking a vitamin supplement may encourage optimum health, muscle building and recovery, and protect you from illness. The GNC Mega Men series is designed for the unique needs of male nutrition.
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While you more often hear about the struggles involved in weight loss, putting on pounds requires a concerted effort, too -- especially if you don't naturally gain weight easily.
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There is a lot of debate about the definition of vegetarianism. Some people believe that vegetarians can eat fish, while others do not. Some people even think that eating small amounts of poultry can be part of a vegetarian diet.
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Licking the back of a postage stamp may seem a perfectly innocuous activity for calorie-counters and dieters, but lick enough of them and the calories may start to add up, especially if the stamps are British and larger than normal.
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Goat meat is a healthy alternative to beef and chicken because of its lower calorie, fat and cholesterol totals. A staple in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine, goat meat comprises 63 percent of red meat consumed worldwide, according to the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service.
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Your body requires protein for survival. Adult women need about 46 grams of protein each day and men should aim for 56 grams, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, eating too much protein can cause weight gain, dehydration and calcium loss, according to the American Council on Exercise.
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Drug interactions are a major concern if you are taking a new medication, such as an antibiotic. Drug interactions are the result of different medications affecting the absorption or metabolism of each other that may reduce efficacy or intensify side effects.
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Vitamin E may help prevent or minimize wrinkles when applied to your skin regularly, although evidence is not conclusive regarding whether topical vitamin E has any noticeable effect on wrinkles or other signs of aging.
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Gymnasts are typically considered power athletes, with a goal of maximizing power and strength, according to USA Gymnastics. This is because gymnastics is an anaerobic sport, which is strength-based, as opposed to aerobic sports, which require endurance.
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Calcium is essential for development and maintenance of bones and teeth and for the proper function of the heart, muscles, nerves and other body systems. Calcium is critical in preventing osteoporosis, a condition that is characterized by the breakdown of bone and increased risk of fractures.
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