Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Sipping a beverage containing vodka or gin during an evening out with friends or after a long workweek can help you unwind. Although the serving size of either type of alcohol is significantly smaller than wine or beer, don't take the alcohol content or calories of vodka and gin lightly.
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Sunflower seeds aren't just for the birds, they are a nutritious snack to enjoy alone or as part of a trail mix. Roast a cup of sunflower seeds in the oven and sprinkle with salt before eating.
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The traditional diet of the Japanese residents on the island of Okinawa may contribute to a lower risk of cancer, heart disease and all age-related diseases and may extend lifespan, reported a 2009 study published in the "Journal of the American College of Nutrition."
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Rye alcohol may elicit nostalgic images of old Americana, but this unique flavor of whiskey is making a comeback, according to a November 2013 article on the The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch website. Unlike other whiskeys, rye alcohol must be made with a mash that's at least 51 percent rye grain.
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Potato soup is typically a cream-based soup and can include additional ingredients such as leeks, bacon and cheese. The more high-calorie ingredients in the soup, the higher the soup's overall calorie content.
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Croissants are French rolls that are often eaten alone, but can also be used as bread for a sandwich. Ham and cheese croissants provide a balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat, but can be high in calories.
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While you might love the taste of greasy sausage and bacon in the morning, your body probably doesn't. Most breakfast meats are full of saturated fat, calories and salt. Instead, create a healthy breakfast that will give you energy and help you feel good throughout the day.
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Clearly you don’t want to sip on a whole pint -- or 16 ounces -- of vodka all at once. If you have several 1-ounce shots over an extended period of time, though, those calories will quickly add up.
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Chinese food is a nice alternative to pizza, and it can be delivered to your door just as readily. The Center for Science in the Public Interest gives Chinese restaurants credit for dishes with healthy fare, such as vegetables, seafood and poultry, as well as using unsaturated fat in the preparation of some dishes.
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Five-hundred million Twinkies are baked each year. The treats were first offered in 1930 and are now produced by Hostess. Twinkies feature a vanilla sponge cake surrounding a creamy vanilla-flavored filling. Despite their popularity, Twinkies offer very little nutritional value.
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The total daily calorie requirements for a man to maintain his weight are based on his body weight -- but also on his age, height, activity level and weight-management goals. Using just body weight and activity level is a quick and easy way to estimate daily caloric needs.
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You can find a healthful meal at a Chinese restaurant if you're counting calories and carbohydrates, but you'll need to choose carefully. Read descriptions carefully and watch out for sauces, breading, noodles and rice.
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In diet and nutrition, the term calorie describes the energy content of foods. As with all age groups, the daily calorie needs of 48-year-old women vary with their levels of physical activity.
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Oats are full of fiber, vitamins and minerals. But when you stir them up with butter, sugar, flour and eggs, those nutrient-dense oats fill up with calories. Your flavorful oat-filled treat can add way more calories to your diet than you may realize.
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This article compares and contrasts 13 of the most commonly used sugar substitutes including xylitol, coconut palm sugar, agave and maple syrup.
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Although a vegetarian diet may be best for reducing your blood pressure, this doesn't mean you need to cut all meat, fish and poultry out of your diet. Red meat, in particular, is associated with increased blood pressure, but you can still eat at least small amounts of lean, unprocessed red meat.
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Your body can survive for days without food. Just because you can survive for long periods of time without eating, however, doesn’t mean you should. Fasting comes with some negative -- even serious -- side effects.
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Over age 50, natural changes in the digestive tract make it difficult to absorb a sufficient quantity of some nutrients, such as vitamin B-12, even if you get plenty through your diet. Additionally, the recommended intake for calcium, vitamin D and vitamin B-6 increases for women at age 51.
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Each day, millions of Americans take dietary supplements in an effort to boost or maintain their health. Because all supplements have the capacity to cause side effects, it's necessary to take a cautious approach.
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From its humble start in 1960 in a single store in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to more than 9,000 locations across the world, as of publication time, Domino's Pizza has become a fixture in many U.S. cities.
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