Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Available as a dietary supplement, theanine is used to boost focus and concentration as well as to promote relaxation. The amino acid is found in rich amounts exclusively in tea. Research suggests it may enhance brain function and help your body deal with stress.
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The Daniel fast is a biblical diet meant to promote health and encourage weight loss through healthy eating. It's modeled after the vegetarian eating regimen of biblical prophet Daniel during his fast. People typically follow it for 21 days to get a jump start on weight loss.
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Although the body produces a small amount of choline, humans must consume some in the diet as well to maintain good health, explains the Linus Pauling Institute, or LPI, at Oregon State University.
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Distilled vinegar and apple cider vinegar are made the same way, but use different starting ingredients. This results in differences in flavor and nutrition, which can mean one type is better than the other for certain uses.
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Niacin is a type of B vitamin used to help the digestive system, liver, and skin (Reference 2). It is important to incorporate as part of a healthy diet, however it is not without side effects (Reference 3).
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People who are very active have special nutritional needs, and runners are no exception. After a long run, you may be dehydrated or have depleted glycogen stores, and it is important to recover with good nutrition.
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Vomiting is a common childhood occurrence, but some parents might see their child vomit more often than they would like. Vomiting can be managed effectively by giving a child appropriate fluids and watching for signs of severe illness.
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Diet sodas are commonly marketed to people with diabetes, people wanting to cut back on sugar and people reducing their calories in an effort to lose weight.
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Buttermilk lends a creamy texture and tart flavor to dips, sauces and salad dressings. In baked goods, it helps activate the leavening action of baking soda and adds a rich, tender taste with less fat than whole milk.
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Stop by the protein powder section in virtually any health food store, and you're likely to find a variety of whey protein options. And while you don't need protein supplements for good health -- even if you're trying to change your weight -- adding whey protein to your diet can help you reach your goals.
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With repeated sprinting and jumping and short periods of rest, basketball is a strenuous sport. While physical training and practice are an important part of game preparation, so is your diet. If you want to run faster and jump higher, you need to feed your muscles right.
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Corn and beans, the most common ingredients in Mexican cuisine, are relatively inexpensive and can be bought in large quantities. Most of Mexico's typical food does not include the burritos, tacos and nachos with lots of toppings and ingredients like most Americans are used to.
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Sweet desserts, including cake, cookies and pastries, are the No.1 source of calories in an adolescent's diet, according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. But growing teens between the ages of 14 and 16 need to eat a more balanced diet so they get the nutrients they need for good health.
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When shopping for alpha hydroxy products anything bought over the counter will legally have to have a concentration of 10 percent alpha hydroxy acids or less. These acids include: glycolic acid, lactic acid, malic acid and citric acid.
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Maintaining proper water chemistry in your pool is essential for health and safety. One of the most common pool chemicals is hydrocholoric acid, often known as muriatic acid. It is a very strong acid used to lower the pH or total alkalinity of the water. It can also be used as an acid washer for cleaning an empty pool.
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Breastfeeding offers many benefits to both mother and baby. Breast milk contains nutrients in the right amounts to enable growth and development, is easy to digest and contains antibodies to protect from infections and illness.
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Bile salts are a component of bile, a fluid secreted from the gallbladder during the digestion of lipids. The presence of bile salts gives bile the ability to emulsify, or mix, lipid in the aqueous environment of the intestine.
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In nutrition, “chromium” refers to the biologically active form of chromium present in food and used by the body. Chromium picolinate is a supplemental form of chromium. Like many minerals, chromium is difficult to absorb. Binding it to an organic compound like picolinate may help the body absorb chromium more easily.
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Your body needs vitamin B-12 to trigger the activity of essential enzymes, to support the health of your nervous system, to aid other B vitamins in energy metabolism and to help synthesize red blood cells, RNA and DNA.
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Potassium nitrate, also known as saltpeter, is an odorless powder composed of transparent and/or white crystals. It is prepared commercially for use in a number of products, including gunpowder, fireworks, matches, rocket propellants, ceramics, glass and fertilizers.
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