Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Xylitol and sorbitol are sugar substitutes commonly found in foods labeled "sugar free" or "no sugar added." People on a diet, or those with diabetes, may be inclined to choose food and snacks containing xylitol or sorbitol as a way to reduce their sugar intake.
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Pregnancy is a unique situation in life that forces you to go back through your daily routine and rethink not only what is good for you, but also what is good for your baby. Rose hips and rose hip tea are commonly used products, but many women hesitate to use anything herbal during pregnancy.
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Water retention is most common in the feet, ankles and legs, although it can occur anywhere in the body, including the face. Edema, the medical term for water retention, can have a wide variety of causes -- from excessive salt intake to pregnancy to certain prescription medications.
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Almost 33 percent of mothers who gave birth in 2013 had a Cesarean section, reported the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you're one of these women, how you treat your body in the days, weeks and months following the birth affects your rate of recovery, energy and body shape.
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As you sort through the old vitamin bottles in your medicine cabinet, your only clue to their general age may be the amount of dust on the bottle caps, especially if they don't have an expiration date. The U.S.
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Citric acid occurs naturally in some foods, particularly fruit, and it is a common additive in certain foods and beverages. It serves various purposes as an additive, explains the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Citric acid functions as a preservative, combating food spoilage and degradation.
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Essential for life, dietary protein can come from many different sources. Whey protein is an animal source derived from milk, and hemp protein is a vegetable source derived from the Cannabis sativa plant.
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Vitamin B-17 is an important nutrient that is gaining attention for its cancer-fighting abilities. Though conclusive evidence has not been presented, B-17 has been used in cancer treatments since the 1800s.
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Shilajit is a pale-brown to black material consisting of decomposed plant and animal material that has been compressed between layers of rock. It can be found in the Himalayan mountains and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, according to Robert Talbert of the California College of Ayurveda.
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Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an antioxidant that is naturally found in citrus fruits and certain vegetables. According to Valerie Monroe, beauty editor of "O, the Oprah magazine," antioxidant serums can brighten your complexion and help moisturizers absorb better.
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Calcium supplements come in a variety of forms. Calcium lactate is one of the chelated forms, which means the calcium is combined with an organic acid. Chelated calcium supplements have the advantage of being more easily absorbed, but you may find that it makes calcium lactate a more expensive option.
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Most people are familiar with the health benefits of tea, due to its antioxidant properties. Red tea, however, may not be as widely heard of or used. This red tea, also known as "rooibos," has a host of benefits, including immune system health and aiding with common aches and pains.
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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, known as EDTA, is a chemical salt used to separate heavy metals from dyes and other substances. One form, known as calcium disodium EDTA, appears in foods and cosmetic products to prevent air from spoiling them by introducing unwanted oxygen into the products' molecular structures.
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Iron is a vital mineral your body needs to function normally. However, the National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements, or ODS, indicates that too much iron can cause serious health complications.
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Salmon definitely deserves a place on your weight-loss menu. It wonβt help you lose weight unless itβs just one part of a reduced-calorie diet supported by regular exercise, but salmon does have some qualities that can help you lose extra pounds.
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Protease enzymes have one primary mission -- they break apart proteins. While they have other important jobs to fill throughout your body, proteases are best known for their role in digestion.
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While chemical-based tick repellents, such as those containing DEET, picaradin and permethrin, are approved for use in the United States, concern over the potential side effects of these synthetic products has motivated some parents to seek a natural alternative to protect their children from tick bites.
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Evidence has long suggested that the herb saw palmetto is an effective alternative treatment for the management of benign prostatic hypertrophy, or enlarged prostate, in men. However, you may have read about the potentially positive health benefits of saw palmetto for women.
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Magnesium is a mineral essential for blood pressure and blood sugar regulation, muscle and nerve function, and the construction of protein, bone and DNA. Magnesium aspartate is one of the better supplemental forms of magnesium, but it does interact with a number of drugs, including HIV medication dolutegravir.
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Changes in your diet can help reduce your levels of cholesterol. For example, replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats and getting your daily fiber will lower cholesterol. A third dietary action that helps is boosting your intake of substances from plants called phytosterols.
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