Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Hyperkalemia is the medical term used when you have high levels of potassium in your blood. Under normal circumstances, a single food is not enough to cause high potassium. Your kidneys have the job of removing excess potassium from your bloodstream.
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Theanine, a powerful amino acid found in black tea and green tea, mushrooms, and available as a non-prescription, over-the-counter food supplement in capsule form, is getting a lot of attention these days.
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Fumaric acid is a common food additive included in many processed foods to keep them stable and to add tartness. The substance has a more sour flavor than citric acid, another common food additive. Fumaric acid occurs naturally in fumitory, bolete mushrooms, lichen and Iceland moss.
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Two molecules of orotic acid combine to form a single molecule of calcium orotate, in which a calcium atom takes the place of two hydrogen atoms (one H atom from each of the orotic acids). Calcium orotate is found in almost all living organisms in small quantities.
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Learn about the potential side effects of chelated zinc supplements, including stomach upset, vomiting, and increased risk of anemia. Understand the importance of proper dosage and interaction with medications to ensure safe and effective use.
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While many individuals are interested in losing weight, others -- such as wrestlers -- may actually want to achieve temporary weight gain, such as that which occurs during fluid retention. To gain water weight, consider making some changes to your diet and exercise routine.
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Skin acts like a sentinel, protecting you from invading bacteria and environmental stressors such as sunlight and cigarette smoke. Your skin is such a complex organ that it demands many nutrients to stay healthy, from proteins and fats to a range of minerals and vitamins.
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A healthy diet is important for women at any age. But as a woman gets older, her dietary needs change and certain vitamins and minerals become more important for good health.
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Meal replacement shakes are often used as a weight-loss tool because, if they are truly used in place of meals, they can help individuals lower their total caloric intake. Slim Fast is one brand of meal replacement shakes, and some people have indeed lost weight by replacing two meals a day with Slim Fast shakes.
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In any detox program, it's important to make sure that the wastes being drawn from the body are able to leave the body as well. Psyllium husk acts as a natural laxative, and is an ingredient in Metamucil. Psyllium husk comes from the seed of the plant Plantago ovata.
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Beets contain a number of essential nutrients, including fiber, folate, vitamin C, potassium and manganese, and beneficial plant chemicals. Because of this, they may provide health benefits. Eating vegetables, in general, may help lower cholesterol levels, according to a study published in the "
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Garcinia cambogia is an herb included in several supplements for weight loss and fat burning. Derived from the rind of the gamboge fruit, which is native to Asia, Garcinia cambogia extract also is used to lower high cholesterol.
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Consumers who purchase vitamins want to be able to verify the quality, safety and potency of these products.
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No one likes painful broken nails and hangnails, and strong healthy nails not only lower your chance of these painful conditions, but they look good, too. Nails grow at a set rate, and food can't make them grow more quickly.
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Good nutrition that provides enough calories and nutrients is essential after surgery because the body has increased needs to support recovery. Mammoth Hospital in California says most people do not need supplements after surgery if they can tolerate normal foods and eat a well-balanced diet.
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Mustard oil has been used for centuries as a food additive, miracle cure-all and even an aphrodisiac. And even though its prodigious claims may not have held up, mustard oil remains a common diet staple in India and Bangledash.
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The culprit behind feeling tired can be as innocent as poor sleep habits to something much more serious, such as nutritional deficiencies. When no cup of coffee will get you feeling perky, talk to your doctor about potential causes.
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Elderberry has been used for centuries in folk medicine to treat different ailments including the flu, cardiovascular conditions and poor immune system function. You may find elderberry supplements at local health food stores or shop online with reliable herbal providers.
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Browsing any beauty or drug store can result largely in confusion and costly options for the biggest organ of the body--the skin. One of the biggest selling supplements on the market, omega-3 fatty acids are essential for youthful skin. Omega-3 is also the source of slew of other health benefits beyond skin care.
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A holistic diet is a personal road map to eating that goes beyond the food on your plate, counting calories and exercising a few times per week. It takes into account your whole person and encompasses a healthy lifestyle.
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