Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Guarana is a plant of the Amazon that is found in parts of Venezuela and Brazil. The berries of this plant have a number of health benefits, including the ability to burn fat and increase energy, among others. Today’s common use of guarana is in energy drinks and sports nutrition drinks due to its energizing effects.
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Although you may think swapping that steak for a chicken breast is a healthy choice, you may want to reconsider. Although red meat has a reputation for being high in saturated fat and cholesterol, lean cuts of red meat are packed with protein, iron, zinc and B-vitamins with a minimal amount of saturated fat.
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Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that can improve mood, enhance sleep and reduce the sensation of pain. It's difficult to boost serotonin levels with diet alone, because foods affect different people in different ways. However, it's possible to boost the production of serotonin in the brain by eating specific foods.
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Policosanol is a mixture of alcohols extracted from sugar cane wax, wheat germ, rice bran or beeswax. It is sold by many companies that advertise its lipid-lowering effects.
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Shopping for a 1,200-calorie diet doesn't need to be difficult or overwhelming. The bulk of your choices should be natural foods from all the food groups, including fruits, vegetables, proteins, whole grains and low-fat dairy.
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People who take the blood thinner warfarin, also called Coumadin, need to eat a consistent amount of vitamin K each day because this drug works by interfering with the blood-clotting action of vitamin K.
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Subway is known for its 6-inch and foot-long submarine sandwiches, but the fast-food restaurant also offers its sandwiches on flatbread instead of regular sub rolls. Individual restaurants bake their own submarine rolls on-site, but they receive deliveries of flatbread after it is already baked.
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When you think of the health benefits of watermelon, the seeds probably don't come to mind. You probably think about the sweet, juicy pulp, with the seeds an afterthought and maybe good only for spitting contests.
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The teenage years are a time when many take their health into their own hands and decide to start lifting weights in the attempt to gain a muscular physique. As important as training is, diet matters just as much, and even the best training plan in the world won't do much without the correct diet.
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If you have successfully lost weight, you may be concerned about regaining your weight. You are right to be concerned, as according Traci Mann, author of the 2007 study published in the American Psychologist journal, between one and two thirds of people who diet regain the weight they lost, plus more.
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Vitamin K is an essential nutrient for maintaining proper blood clotting and healthy bones. It's a fat-soluble vitamin present naturally in many foods. Healthy bacteria that live in your intestines can also manufacture vitamin K. Your body can store vitamin K in the liver and fat tissues, making deficiency rare.
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Potassium is an essential dietary mineral and electrolyte that regulates the balance of fluids in the body. Potassium citrate is a potassium salt of citric acid. It is a crystalline powder with a slightly salty taste. It is involved in nerve function, muscle control and blood pressure.
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Mangoes are grown in tropical climates. In the U.S., mangoes can be found in the grocery store throughout the year because shipments come in from a number of different countries in South America and the Caribbean, according to the National Mango Board.
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Whether it’s yellow or white, sweet corn is a good source of niacin, vitamin B-6 and vitamin C. Frozen corn retains about the same vitamins as fresh corn after they're boiled. Canned sweet corn doesn’t fare quite as well.
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A qualified nutritionist can teach you how to eat a healthy and more balanced diet. Often, an improved diet can help deal with certain health conditions, such as diabetes. Although some people call themselves nutritionists without training, many other nutritionists are certified by the American Dietetic Association.
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Boron and vitamins are vital for optimal health. Boron is a trace mineral which is important for improving conditions such as menopausal symptoms, allergies, Candida albicans, arthritis, osteoarthritis, aging and lupus.
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Multivitamins are dietary supplements that come in tablet, capsule or pill form and provide you with an array of essential vitamins and minerals. You can find them in most grocery stores, as well as health food stores. Taking a multivitamin every day may provide several health benefits.
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Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters, who often prefer simple carbohydrates over high protein foods. Finding toddler-friendly, easy-to-eat foods that are high in protein can be challenging. Good toddler protein sources include meat, poultry, eggs and beans.
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Whether you've decided to cut back on caffeine on your own, or your doctor recommended you reduce your caffeine intake, one strategy is to eliminate black and green tea, which both contain caffeine. Even black teas that are labeled "decaffeinated" contain trace amounts of caffeine.
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Iron supplements are beneficial for people who suffer from iron deficiency anemia, who don't get adequate amounts of iron in their diet or who simply need extra iron during a certain life stage.
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