Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Creatine is a dietary supplement that many athletes and body builders use to increase high-intensity exercise performance and strength, bulk and body mass. Using creatine may cause any number of side effects, but it varies with each person.
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Fast food costs relatively little and tastes good, but the negative effects on physical health last much longer than these immediate concerns. With the high-calorie meals come more fat, cholesterol, salt and sugar -- and therefore fewer vitamins, minerals and other nutrients -- than in healthier foods.
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Your body usually produces sufficient glutamine, an amino acid you need to make proteins, on its own. Sometimes you may need extra glutamine, however, if you are injured or are participating in very heavy exercise, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Vitamin B-12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin involved in a variety of bodily functions. Foods rich in vitamin B-12 include fish, meat, poultry, eggs and fortified cereals. in addition to food sources, the vitamin is available as a prescription medication and a dietary supplement.
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Touted by Oprah and many others as the new "wonder supplement," acai berry purports to offer a myriad of health benefits. Pronounced "ah-sigh-ee,"
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Vitamin E is an antioxidant taken primarily for its presumed anti-aging and anti-cancer effects. Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of unsaturated fat consumed primarily for their presumed beneficial effects on cardiovascular health and a variety of medical conditions.
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If you have a digestive disorder such as Crohn's disease or have recently had or will have a surgery on your digestive tract, your doctor may place you on a diet of easy-to-digest foods. This diet is made up of low-fiber items that will slow intestinal contractions and allow your digestive system to rest.
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Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for essential functions such as DNA synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism for energy, red blood cell production, and cellular and tissue repair. Your body uses what it needs of most water-soluble vitamins and excretes the rest in urine.
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Acacia and psyllium are two dietary fiber supplements marketed for various purposes. Psyllium is most commonly used to relieve constipation, and acacia -- though less common -- appears effective for this purpose as well.
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It’s generally pretty safe to assume that any type of soda contains sugar. Regular Coke though, has an incredibly high amount of the sweet substance.
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Rice flour is a staple food in Southeast Asia, Japan and southern India according to "The New York Times." During the milling process, grinding flour is one way to make use of any damaged or broken grains.
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Costco is a warehouse store where you can buy items in bulk. A food court also allows you to have a slice of pizza before or after you shop excursion. Find out what the pizza's nutritional content is to see how it fits in with your diet plan.
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Also called apricot kernel oil, apricot oil is a thin, odorless oil pressed from the seed or kernel of the apricot--Prunus armeniaca. Commonly used in the world of massage, apricot oil is a versatile oil that possesses multiple benefits, depending upon how you choose to use it.
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Award-winning Aspall Organic Cyder Vinegar is made from the juice of whole, fresh pressed apples. The Aspall Hall Farm has been owned and managed by the Chevallier family since 1702, and they have made cider since 1725.
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Corn’s natural sweetness makes corn taste like it's high in calories, but you can easily fit an ear of corn into your daily diet. For maximum sweetness, buy the freshest corn possible. The natural sugars begin to turn into starch as soon as the corn is picked, which affects the taste but not the calories.
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Iodine, a trace mineral, plays an essential part in the manufacture of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland contains most of the body’s iodine stores.
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If you've ever eaten in a diner, you've probably seen a club sandwich on the menu. But, you don't need to eat out to enjoy it. All you need is three slices of bread, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise for your at-home version of this diner staple.
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Vitamin B-12, along with the seven other members of the B vitamin complex, aids the body with its metabolic functions, thus earning it the reputation as a vitamin that can provide energy.
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It’s tough to define healthy diet foods, partly because any good diet allows for some treats in moderation. While frozen yogurt is healthier than full-fat ice cream, that doesn't necessarily make it a nutritious food great for weight loss.
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Abnormal levels of potassium in the body can result in sensory loss. Sometimes referred to as paresthesias, this numb or tingling sensation is usually isolated to the fingers, toes, hands or feet, but it may radiate out into other areas of the body including the arms and legs.
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