Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Lavender flowers are spike-like flowers composed of multiple, tiny purple florets on a slender, elegant stem. They are valued for their soothing, herbaceous fragrance, their healing properties, their multitude of uses and their physical beauty.
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The truth is, no fat burner is completely safe for everyone. Because fat burners, also known as thermogenics, manipulate your body, side effects are always possible.
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Because cow’s milk offers vital nutrients, fat and protein, it often seems like the best beverage option when compared to sugary, caffeinated drinks. However, sometimes intolerance to cow’s milk can develop, making it necessary to locate a milk alternative.
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Horsetail, an ancient herb that goes back to the time of the dinosaurs, often haunts gardeners plagued with boggy or shady areas. But this “weed,” Equisetum arvense, contains potential health benefits.
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Water purification plays a key role in ensuring access to safe drinking water. Safe drinking water positively impacts the health of the entire community. Systems are in place to ensure ongoing water quality, including water quality testing.
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Of the several types of elder or elderberry tree, the one people typically use as an herbal health remedy is Sambucus nigra, commonly known as European elder or black elderberry.
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Coconut oil contains a unique form of saturated fats known as medium-chain triglycerides. Unlike other saturated fats, MCTs provide an energy source for the body, rather than being stored, according to “Supplements 101” by Jim Stoppani.
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Groundnuts, more commonly known as peanuts, are a legume that can be processed into an oil. Groundnut oil is made by pressing harvested groundnuts, which are rich in fat -- containing 40 to 50 percent fat. Like other plant-based oils, groundnut oil contains no cholesterol.
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Approach weight loss supplements that make unsupported claims with caution. Certain amino acids, particularly phenylalanine and branched-chain amino acids, are widely marketed for losing weight. However, upon closer look, it appears the evidence to support these claims is very limited and outdated.
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The Miracle Berry, Synsepalum dulcificum, is a fruit that possesses a strikingly unusual property: when the pulp from the red berries coat a person's tongue, everything they subsequently consume tastes sweet.
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More commonly known as holy basil, tulsi has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Holy basil, or Ocimum sanctum and O. tenuiflorum, is closely related to the common basil herb used in cooking.
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Physicians prescribe iron supplements for the prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anemia. There are three types of over-the-counter iron supplements in tablet form: Fergon (ferruous gluconate), Ferro-Sequels (ferrous fumarate) and Feosol (ferrous sulfate). Each contains different amounts of iron.
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Gluten is a protein naturally found in wheat, rye, barley and malt. People who suffer from celiac disease or gluten sensitivity need to be careful about the dishes they choose when eating Chinese food, as gluten is commonly added to processed foods as a binding agent.
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Naturally potassium-rich foods, such as potatoes and bananas, typically contain potassium in the form of potassium citrate. Some supplements and processed foods, however, contain potassium chloride. Both types of potassium may help lower blood pressure, according to a study published in Hypertension in April 2005.
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Benzoic acid is found both naturally, in foods such as berries and milk products, and as an added preservative in processed foods such as baked goods, candy, chewing ice cream, jams, pickles and soft drinks. It is also found as a preservative in cosmetics and personal care items, such as mouthwash.
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Lemon-ginger tea is an infusion of lemon juice and ginger root rather than a true tea. True teas are made by steeping leaves of various herbs in hot water, usually in a steel tea strainer or cloth-like bag.
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Starflower oil, also known as borage seed oil, is a good source of gamma-linolenic acid, or GLA. In fact, it has even more than the popular evening primrose oil.
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Acerola is a shrub in the Malpighia family of plants and is also known as Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crapemyrtle.
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A high level of cortisol in the body is a condition called hypercortisolism, or Cushing’s syndrome. Excessive use of cortisol or corticosteroid medication or the body’s overproduction of cortisol causes hypercortisolism. Symptoms occur when the cortisol levels are abnormally high for an extended period of time.
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The apple is one of the healthiest fruits available and it is the main ingredient in Bragg apple cider vinegar. The vinegar is rich in potassium and supports a healthy immune system. Claims say this product helps control weight, eases digestion and muscle pain, keeps skin healthy, and soothes sore throats.
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