Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Coconut cream is a thick, rich plant-based food that comes from raw coconuts. After ripe coconuts are harvested, their white flesh is grated and soaked in water, and the cream rises to the top of the mixture for manufacturers to skim off and package.
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Psyllium husk is a high-fiber laxative you can take to add bulk to your stool. When you take psyllium husk powder -- also simply referred to as psyllium -- the components attract water to your stool, making it easier to pass, according to the University of Michigan Health System.
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An allergic reaction to any food or beverage can occur if your immune system perceives it as a threat. Your immune system is rarely βwrong,β although it can sometimes overreact to natural compounds that are innocuous to the vast majority of other people.
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Glucose is a simple sugar that travels in the bloodstream and provides your cells with a source of energy. Blood glucose levels are controlled by insulin, which is released from your pancreas. Too much or too little blood glucose leads to behavioral changes and health problems.
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Nutrition debate: Is it true that eggs are bad for you? Learn about the benefits and myths surrounding egg consumption, including cholesterol levels, protein content, and cooking methods.
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Honey is more than a sweet treat to eat -- it might also work well to treat skin wounds and infections such as boils. Boils develop when the bacteria or fungi enter the skin around a hair follicle. Boils resemble pimples but often grow larger as they go deeper into the skin. Boils can make you feel ill.
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Fruit pectin and gelatin can both be used to thicken, jell and set certain foods, but there are some important distinctions between the two. They come from very different sources, so they have different nutrients as well as health benefits.
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Bulgaros is another name for kefir, a fermented milk product made by adding a starter culture, called kefir grain, to milk. The term "grain" describes the starter culture's cauliflower-like appearance.
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Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin found in animal food, including seafood, meat, poultry and dairy. Your body uses vitamin B12 for proper red blood cell formation, neurological function and DNA synthesis.
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Fish oil, such as cod liver oil, has been used as a safe dietary supplement for many generations. Fish oil contains numerous essential nutrients, especially omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A and D. The vitamin D in fish oil is well absorbed by the body, and other compounds in the oil do not interfere with it.
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Plants offer a wide variety of medicinal benefits in addition to their nutritional content. The fruits, flowers, leaves and roots of plants contain various phytochemicals, and ancient indigenous peoples discovered that plants could be used to combat numerous health problems.
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Apple cider vinegar is produced by fermenting the juice of red apples, particularly those varieties that are low in sugar and high in acidity.
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Potassium citrate and potassium chloride are forms of the mineral potassium prepared in two different ways. Potassium is an essential mineral found in various foods. Your body uses potassium to help your heart, muscles, kidneys, nerves and digestive system work properly.
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Rice paper wrappers are common in a wide variety of Asian cuisine, most commonly Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean. Often sold in small squares or rounds, rice paper wrappers are usually soaked and then used to make spring rolls, which are often deep-fried.
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There are many home remedies for insomnia, the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep for long periods of time. Honey and apple cider vinegar both have been used to treat insomnia. They can also be combined into an easy-to-make tonic that will help you get to sleep.
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Tea isn't known to cause food-borne illness. In fact, tea drinking hasn't caused any infectious outbreaks in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, Lipton Green Tea has a "best if used by"
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Dehydrated meat is easy to store and take with you if you're camping or hiking and is also a good way to store meat, because dehydrating reduces the bulk of meat, making it more compact. Dehydrating meat is a first step to preserving it, but dehydrating alone won't safely preserve meat.
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Foods listed as "sugar free" or "no sugar added" may seem like a good alternative if you are cutting down on sugar, if you have diabetes and/or if you are following a low-carb diet for weight loss.
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Seasonal influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness. The influenza virus is responsible for the illness. All types of flu have similar symptoms, which can vary in severity. Symptoms include fever, cough, congestion, body aches, headache, sore throat and fatigue.
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It's unlikely that specific food choices will prompt your child to grow taller than he is genetically designed to be. But offering children the right balance of nutrients β including total calories, carbs, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals β will maximize their growth potential.
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