Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Nearly all biological functions are dependent upon the acidity or alkalinity of the liquid environment. pH is a measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution where a pH of 7 is neutral, less than 7 is acidic and greater than 7 is alkaline or basic.
Read more →
Carbohydrates play a dominant role in your diet and health, but some carbs provide more health benefits than others. For example, whole-grain bread is a better choice than refined white bread. Nutritious carbohydrate foods provide a rich source of fiber, since fiber itself is a form of carbohydrate.
Read more →
Red ginseng and maca are both reputed to be aphrodisiac herbs. The two herbs, in fact, are reputed to have many effects that are similar, including the potential to boost sexual function, improve well-being and combat menopausal symptoms.
Read more →
Candida diets limit the intake of foods thought to serve as nutrition sources for candida, a type of yeast that occurs naturally on the skin and in the digestive and reproductive tracts.
Read more →
The U.S. National Institutes of Health classify magnesium as "an essential mineral for human nutrition." Many people, however, don't get enough of it. Research shows that a magnesium deficiency can have serious consequences, including low serotonin. That's right: a lack of magnesium can make you sad.
Read more →
Croissants are a classic French pastry that are often served for breakfast according to Cindy Mushet and Maren Caruson in their book “The Art and Soul of Baking.” The ingredients and method of preparation are quite simple. Because croissants are fattening, FamilyDoctor.
Read more →
Both apple cider vinegar and honey have their own special health-benefiting qualities, and combining the two can offer a double dose of protection. Studies indicate these ingredients can help reduce inflammation, combat infection, ease digestive woes and ward off acid reflux.
Read more →
Diet soda might be calorie-free, but these artificially sweetened beverages could be linked to weight gain. This doesn't necessarily mean that you'll lose weight if you put down the bottle or can, however.
Read more →
Like baseball games and bar-b-ques, pork plays a major role in the American diet and you can find some form of pork at any event. You encounter pork in the form of baked ham for Christmas dinner, as hot dogs at ball games, and as a standard breakfast meat.
Read more →
Even if your baby’s hiccups are driving you to the brink of insanity, they are likely not annoying your infant and are not a life-threatening condition, Healthy Children says. Babies often get hiccups, particularly during feeding times, when their diaphragm goes into a spasm.
Read more →
If you enjoy Southern cuisine, you'll eventually come across sugar cane syrup, which adds sweetness to not only desserts but also to main dishes. Made from cooking sugar cane juice until it thickens, cane syrup isn't unlike maple syrup in texture, but it doesn't have the same flavor.
Read more →
You might be following a high-calorie diet if you need to gain weight or if you are an athlete who's training intensely. Sweet baked goods, candy and sugar-sweetened beverages are high-calorie options, but these choices are low in nutrients and high in sugar, which can spike your blood sugar levels.
Read more →
The Candida diet aims to control Candida albicans, a yeast in the human body that can cause infections when grown in excess.
Read more →
Proper nutrition is essential to healthy living and overall well-being. A nutritionist can play an important role in your health by evaluating your diet and offering you personalized advice. Based on your health goals or medical needs, the nutritionist can make recommendations and put together meal plans.
Read more →
Aluminum cookware is often less costly than stainless steel, enamelled or copper cookware, which makes it appealing for many home cooks. Aluminium magnesium pans are made from an alloy, a blend, of aluminum and magnesium, commonly sold as Magnalite.
Read more →
According to "Conn's Current Therapy 2010," acute tubular necrosis can result due to the effects of computed tomography, or CT, contrast material. Acute tubular necrosis is a condition where the kidneys begin to fail at a rapid rate and the urine becomes a muddy brown color because of the dying of kidney tubular cells.
Read more →
It can be tough to get through a night out with friends if they plan to drink heavily and you aren't in the mood. One option is to sip a soft drink, but if you enjoy the taste of beer but don't wish to consume much alcohol, O'Doul's might be another option.
Read more →
Vitamin B-12, also called cobalamin, helps make DNA and keeps nerve and blood cells healthy. A deficiency in Vitamin B-12 can cause irreversible damage to the nerve cells and impair the quality of life. One in five adults over age 51 has a vitamin B-12 deficiency. Adults get 2.
Read more →
Camphor comes from the Cinnamomum camphora tree, an evergreen that is native to the Orient. The white, crystalline camphor is used to make camphor water. Natural camphor producers extract oil from the trees medicinal and other uses. The roots, stems and leaves also are used for medicinal purposes.
Read more →
Each 2-ounce serving of roast beef has approximately 70 calories. Usually 2 ounces is about two regular slices, or four thinly-sliced pieces, although if you’re carefully keeping tabs on your calories, weigh your slices first to be sure.
Read more →