Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Maybe you haven't heard, but eggs are no longer on the list of bad foods. While eggs are high in cholesterol, researchers now know that cholesterol in food doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels -- saturated fat does. So if you like hard-boiled eggs, go ahead and include them in your diet a few days a week.
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When it comes to heart health, you know you need to eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and you need to cut back on foods high in saturated fat like red meat. And while saturated fat may be out on your heart-healthy diet, unsaturated fat is not.
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Black currants are small, dark red and purple berries, so darkly colored they may actually appear black, hence their name. Juicy and sweet, with a slightly tart aftertaste, black currants are often used to make jams, jellies and preserves.
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Free radicals are harmful molecules that can be anywhere, including in the air you breathe, cigarette smoke or the foods you eat. Antioxidants protect the body’s cells from damage due to free radicals.
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Lacto-ovo vegetarian diets avoid meat, fish, and poultry, but include eggs, dairy products and honey. A well-balanced lacto-ovo vegetarian diet is nutritionally complete and rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
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Garlic and ginger are two herbs that possess many little-known therapeutic uses and health benefits, alongside their more common uses in the kitchen. Both of these herbs have been studied for their effectiveness in fighting infections, preventing cancer and reducing inflammation and various other applications.
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Water filtration at home is necessary to remove trace levels of chemicals and micro-organisms that remain in the water. Look for refrigerator water filters that filter water in several stages and filter several thousand gallons of water before needing replacement.
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Carob is frequently used as a chocolate substitute in baking and in sweets, although it is not from the same plant. Harvested from bean-shaped pods, this sweet food is grown around the world, according to Purdue University.
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Like most cuisines, the caloric content of Chinese food meals range from high to low. Because Chinese fare is such a popular take-out option for busy Americans, it's important to keep the calories under control for weight management.
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Potassium is one of the most abundant minerals found in the body. It constitutes 70 percent of the positive ions in your cells and is central to electrical and cellular function.
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Magnesium is an essential mineral required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body, according to the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS). Magnesium plays an important role in the maintenance of muscle, nerve function and heart rhythm, and helps support the immune system.
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Grapefruit, whose botanical name means "fruit of paradise," is a relative of the orange, with segmented, juicy flesh and a clean, tangy flavor. These fruits are categorized as red, pink or white by their interior color.
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The nutrients you ingest while breastfeeding will make their way to your baby as she nurses. The first food your baby eats is called colostrum, and is rich in vitamin E, say Victor R. Preedy and Ronald Ross Watson, authors of "The Encyclopedia of Vitamin E."
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Damage to the sensory, motor or autonomic nerves can cause pain, stinging, swelling, burning, loss of sensation and hypersensitivity, among other things, and occurs when there is “damage to one or more of the myriad nerves outside the brain and spinal cord,” according to "The New York Times."
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One in every 6 American adults has high blood cholesterol, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If this includes you, several treatment methods are available, including medication, exercise, weight loss and dietary changes that restrict certain foods and encourage the intake of others.
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Glutamine is an amino acid, an essential building block of protein. Under normal circumstances, your body produces enough to support healthy bodily functions. But, if your body is under stress -- from trauma or an extreme athletic endeavor, such as a marathon -- you may benefit from adding more glutamine to your diet.
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Carrot seed oil is an amber-colored oil extracted from carrot seeds by a steam-distillation process. The oil has a high level of antioxidants that may help to prevent damage caused by free radicals that can harm healthy cells.
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Molybdenum is a mineral your body requires to trigger the function of enzymes essential for the synthesis of amino acids and the metabolism of certain compounds. Adults who are at least 19 years old need approximately 45 micrograms of molybdenum each day.
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The hard, brown coconut you find in the produce section of the supermarket is actually the stone of a mature coconut fruit, similar to a peach stone. When you crack open the coconut, you will see a thin coating surrounding the inner flesh, then the white, coconut meat.
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Amino acids are the chemical units that constitute protein. While the human body can manufacture most amino acids on its own, it cannot synthesize certain amino acids in sufficient amounts to meet the body’s needs.
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