Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Fish oil may be beneficial for teenagers, but you should use it with caution and only if recommended by a doctor. There are many beneficial effects of fish oil on blood pressure, heart disease and brain growth in adults. Preliminary research shows that fish oil has similar benefits for teenagers.
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Nutrition labels list the volume of carbohydrates, fat, and protein in a food, rather than the calories derived from these nutrients. In order to ascertain how many calories come from carbohydrates, you need to know the calories per gram of carbs.
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Pediasure is designed to provide essential nutrients to finicky children, ages 2 to 13 years. Abbott Laboratories makes Similac infant formula and Ensure for adults.
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Have you ever let a cracker sit in your mouth without chewing it and noticed a sweet flavor building on your tongue? That taste is the result of an enzyme trying to break down the cracker.
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Honey can be used to sweeten baked goods, tea, ice cream and cereal, not to mention serving as a syrupy spread for pancakes, waffles and toast. Derived from honey bees, this nectar comes in more than 300 varieties in the United States.
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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. It is also one of the hardest minerals to absorb from dietary sources. Dr. Elson Haas, author of "Staying Healthy with Nutrition," estimates that 30 to 80 percent of dietary calcium isn't absorbed by the body.
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You can lose weight by eliminating carbs for 14 days, but there’s no guarantee you’ll drop any pounds if you don’t watch calories. Carbs account for half or more of total daily calories for most people.
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Ginger is an herb that has been used for cooking and flavoring for thousands of years; however, ginger has also been used in complementary medicine as a gastrointestinal aid, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center website.
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Liver function tests or LFTs are blood tests designed to determine how well your liver is working. The concentrations of several liver enzymes in your blood, including alanine aminotransferase, serve as good indicators of liver damage. High levels of alanine aminotransferase usually indicate a damaged liver.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture Dietary Guidelines for Americans defines a sedentary lifestyle as one in which you get no physical exercise other than that required by normal day-to-day life. The number of calories a sedentary person requires varies depending on age and gender.
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Fibrocystic changes in the breasts are common for women in their reproductive years. Fibrocystic breasts feel ropy, lumpy, bumpy and tender, and these changes may be most noticeable just before menstruation. Certain vitamins may be helpful in alleviating fibrocystic breast symptoms.
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FertilAid is a fertility supplement with two formulas for men and women. FertilAid combines a blend of vitamins, minerals and herbs to enhance fertility and regulate the female menstrual cycle. The men’s formula is designed to increase sperm count and overall sperm health.
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Tea, coffee, chocolate and cola soft drinks contain caffeine. Caffeine enervates the central nervous system with a stimulant effect. It can have a wide range of effects on the body. The side effects caffeine causes in the breasts do not typically require any treatment, notes the University of Rochester Medical Center.
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Anemia is a medical condition caused by a decrease in red blood cells, affecting transport of oxygen to your body's cells and tissues. This occurs for several reasons. You may have too few red blood cells, they may be large and immature or your hemoglobin level may be too low.
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Selenium, a mineral available from diet, may help in preventing heart disease, stroke, atherosclerosis and certain types of cancer. In addition, it may help in relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, mood disorders and cataracts. Iodine is also a mineral important for proper body functions.
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While vegetable pizzas are more nutritious than meat pizzas, especially if you get a pizza with a whole-wheat crust, they can still contain a lot of calories. Choose a thin-crust pizza to save calories, or make your pizza at home for more control over the ingredients -- and thus the calories of the resulting pizza.
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Perusing the baked goods counter at your favorite bake shop presents you with dozens of choices. If you enjoy the combination of fruit and cinnamon, an ideal choice is the apple fritter, which isn't technically a doughnut, but is typically sold alongside donuts.
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Although synonymous with the white sand beaches of Jamaica, you don't have to visit this Caribbean island to enjoy Red Stripe beer. This pale lager, served in a stubby bottle characterized by its diagonal red stripe over a white label, has a crisp flavor that pairs well with spicy foods.
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Werther’s Original produces numerous varieties of caramels, including chewy caramels, caramel-filled candies, caramel chocolates and even sugar-free flavors. But Werther’s Original is most famous for its classic hard candy in the distinctive gold wrapper.
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Taco salads are often served in crispy fried tortilla bowls and loaded with tasty toppings, including meat, cheese and sour cream. Unfortunately, this salad can end up being very high in calories and fat.
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