Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Dietary fiber is found in fruits, vegetables and grains and should be included as part of a healthy diet. There are two forms of dietary fiber: soluble and insoluble fiber. Both are essential for your health and digestion.
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Vitamin B-12 is a water-soluble vitamin that must be supplied daily from either food or supplementation. When taken in excess, it is excreted in your urine.
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Brazil nuts come from a tree that is grown in many parts of the Amazon, not just Brazil. They are large, in comparison to other nuts, and are often included in nut mixes. Just six nuts comprise a 1 ounce serving. Brazil nuts offer many nutrients, but are dense in calories and fat.
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Protein supplements are popular with people looking to build muscle and lose weight, as well as those wanting to lose body fat. Shakes can be useful if you want to get an extra protein hit and top up your intake when food isn't available.
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Many people wonder whether they eat too much or too little. It is hard to know exactly what is the right amount. Fortunately, the U.S.
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Delivery of nutrients to patients suffering from or prone to malnutrition requires introduction of nutrients through dietary supplements. Enteral nutrition formulas such as Polycose provide for the caloric needs of patients unable to obtain nutrition through traditional sources.
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Vitamin C is a vital vitamin, but too much of it can prove harmful to kids. Any children’s therapeutic diet that contains extreme doses of vitamin C puts up a red flag, as do the tablets themselves.
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If you want the benefits that whey protein has to offer, but you're tired of smoothies, add it to baked goods to increase their protein content. Create protein-rich brownies, cookies and muffins, without having to shell out big bucks for the prepackaged, protein-enhanced versions.
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Psyllium has gained attention as a potent source of cholesterol-reducing, bowel-enhancing fiber. Psyllium is a soluble fiber that comes from a shrub-like herb, Plantago psyllium, grown primarily in India.
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A holistic health and nutrition guru based in India, Manthena Satyanarayana Raju recommends an alternative medicine-based approached for weight loss. At its core, Manthena Satyanarayana Raju's diet is a restrictive plant-based diet that bans sodium, oil and sugar and emphasizes hydration.
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Vitamin B-12, also known as cyanocobalamin, is used medically to treat vitamin B-12 deficiency. It's also used as a supplement to increase energy levels and improve concentration. Vitamin B-12 may be administered by mouth, in the nose or by injection.
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Black seed oil refers to the volatile oil of Nigella sativa, a flowering plant native to southwestern Asia and cultivated elsewhere. Black seed oil has a long history of use in medicine dating to ancient Egypt. Traditionally, the oil is used to treat respiratory and inflammatory disorders.
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Silica supplements can originate from either silica dioxide or the horsetail herb. According to the Vital Health Zone, silica is a mineral that is only required in small amounts. Silica exists “predominantly in the connective tissues -- skin, blood vessels, cartilage, bone, teeth, tendons and hair.
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If you experience gastrointestinal, digestive or elimination problems, you may have considered taking probiotic or fiber supplements. Probiotics strains are similar to the natural bacteria in your gut and are sold as food or nutrition supplements.
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The inflammation and pain caused by a torn ligament usually prompt a visit to the doctor, but if you haven't consulted a medical professional, don't rely on supplements alone to heal a torn ligament.
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Pharmaton is a dietary supplement developed and produced by Boehringer Ingelheim, a German-based company founded in the late 1800s. According to the manufacturers, Pharmaton contains compounds that can help alleviate fatigue, relieve stress and prevent physical and mental conditions caused by age, illness or poor diet.
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Diabetics benefit doubly from a diet of high-fiber food sources that help to control both weight and blood sugar levels. Many diabetics must count and limit the amount of carbohydrates they eat in order to keep blood sugar levels within a safe range.
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Rich, strong, gleaming hair requires proper hair care -- washing and cutting on a regular basis -- as well as a healthy diet. While hair loss and duller-looking hair that becomes thin and breaks easily can be the result of many factors, a diet low in protein, such as during a crash diet, can lead to poor hair health.
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Calcium aspartate anhydrous is an organic calcium compound based on L-aspartic acid and is a form of calcium supplementation. There is some evidence that calcium aspartate anhydrous has a much higher absorption rate than other calcium supplements -- 92 percent.
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At the sushi bar, a tuna-avocado roll is a tasty and sensible choice. It has less than half the calories of some of the heavier options, such as the shrimp tempura roll, and it contains protein to help you feel full.
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