Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Dr. Ian Smith's Fat Smash diet leads followers through a four-phase weight-loss program. According to Smith, the plan helps dieters develop habits that contribute to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. The first phase -- called the "Detox"
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Vegan milk alternatives are a wildly various bunch. If it's powdered milk you're after -- whether to keep on-hand for emergency shortfalls, beef up a bread recipe or add body to smoothies -- you'll have several options to choose from.
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The most common source of energy for your cells is glucose, which comes from carbohydrates. Compared to the other types of sugars found in carbohydrates, glucose will raise your blood sugar the fastest. You can treat low blood sugar or hypoglycemia with glucose.
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All of the B vitamins are important for your body's growth and development. Without the proper amount in your diet, you could have problems with muscle and nerve function, red blood cell development and much more.
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You've probably encountered many products containing sodium metabisulfite without even realizing it. Sodium metabisulfite preserves food and is used extensively in commercial wine making. It is a bleaching agent in the textile, pulp and paper industries.
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The Feingold diet eliminates certain chemicals in a way that helps you identify food intolerances. Food additives have been linked to hyperactive behaviors in some children, according to a review published in the August 2011 edition of the journal "Pediatrics and Child Health."
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Your high school reunion is just around the corner, and you want to look your best. You don't have enough time for old-fashioned healthy eating and exercise, so you toy with the idea of stepping out of the kitchen for a while.
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The body creates uric acid during the processing of chemical compounds called purines, which occur naturally in the body and are found in a wide array of foods as well. Although most uric acid dissolves in the blood and is excreted as urine, excessive levels of uric acid can cause health problems, most notably gout.
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Coconut, from which oil is derived, is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. But it is the coconut oil which has been found to benefit hypothyroidism. Coconut oil is NOT unhealthy for people as many other oils are because its structure is different.
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Fish, whether from fresh or salt water, is a healthful addition to your diet, providing both protein and important nutrients. Fish, however, spoils quickly when it is improperly stored.
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During the normal operation of an Aprilaire home humidifier, the unit opens a water valve, operated by a special electrical device, called a solenoid. When the unit needs water, it sends an electrical impulse to the solenoid, magnetizing a coil in the device.
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Dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, is an endogenous hormone, meaning it is produced in the body, but production levels vary with age. Children produce very little DHEA. Its production peaks in the 20s, then steadily declines from age 30 or so onward.
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A well-balanced diet provides the right vitamins, minerals and nutrients to keep the body and mind strong and healthy.
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If you're trying to manage your weight, you might wonder how often you should eat. While dietary guidelines typically recommend that you eat at least three meals and one snack a day, some people are more successful with weight loss if they eat smaller, more frequent meals.
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From the French for “sour wine,” vinegar includes a diverse family of culinary products produced through the process of fermentation. In the Western world, the most widely consumed vinegars are derived from grapes and apples.
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Pausinystalia yohimbe tree bark contains an active chemical known as yohimbine. Yohimbine hydrochloride is sold as a prescription drug, while yohimbe bark extract is available over the counter in health food stores. Most research on dosages has focused on the prescription product.
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Collagen is any of the fibrous proteins that are the main component of connective tissue. Collagen, found in skin, bone, tendon, cartilage and teeth, forms strong fiber bundles. Upon boiling and purification, collagen becomes gelatin.
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While anabolic, or muscle-building, protein is a staple supplement for bodybuilders and strength athletes, it does have a number of uses besides helping you gain maximum muscle mass.
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Triple-boiled sugar cane syrup yields blackstrap molasses, a thick syrup that is rich in nutrients. One tablespoon provides up to 20 percent of your daily needs for calcium, potassium and iron, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Brewers and distillers use it to make stout beers and rum.
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Family doctors have recommended brewer's yeast as a natural mosquito repellent for generations. Brewer's yeast is high in thiamine, or Vitamin B1, which is excreted through your pores when you sweat.
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