Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Cupcakes with vanilla frosting can be seen on bake-sale tables, in classrooms and in upscale bakeries. While no one expects a cupcake to be healthy, some may be worse than others in terms of total fat, saturated fat and calories.
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Rashes that develop after eating meat may be a sign of a hypersensitivity to the proteins found in the meat. Food allergies are mostly caused by foods like milk, fish and nuts, but in some cases the proteins in meat may trigger an allergic reaction.
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Chemical imbalance in the brain is characterized by abnormal levels of neurotransmitters and hormones associated with affecting mood, sleep, anxiety and appetite. Certain nutrients from food cross the blood brain barrier and synthesize production of neurotransmitters and hormones.
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Sweet and brilliantly orange carrots are delicious cooked or raw. And while you might not think of it at first, fresh juice made from raw carrots is another way to get most of the nutritional benefits of raw carrots in a drinkable format.
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Pomegranates, the ruby red fruits with the jewel-like, juice-filled seeds, can be used fresh in salads and as a garnish, or they can be juiced to make a dark red drink. Both methods of consumption allow you to get the nutritional and antioxidant benefit of this “superfood.
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The American Cancer Society recommends consuming 25 to 35 grams of fiber per day, but most Americans only get about 11 grams per day from their diet, according to the University of Arizona Extension. To be high in fiber, a food needs to have at least 5 grams of fiber per serving.
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Whey protein powder is used in supplement drink mixes and meal replacements aimed at reducing body fat and increasing lean muscle mass.
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At the 14th week of pregnancy, you are just heading into the second trimester. Many women feel better and have more energy during this phase of pregnancy. Your baby's growth really picks up during the second trimester, so this is no time to skimp on your nutrition.
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Spinach is a leafy green vegetable rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, antioxidants and phytochemicals. One of the many nutrients found in spinach is potassium, an essential mineral and electrolyte. Normal functioning of the human body depends on tight regulation of potassium inside and outside of the cells.
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The ketogenic diet is a low-carbohydrate diet used as a form of treatment for seizures, as well as a diet to promote weight loss. The premise of the diet is to get you in a state of ketosis so that your body uses its own fat cells for energy, instead of glucose.
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Carotenoids are highly pigmented compounds found in a variety of foods. Beta carotene is a carotenoid that is considered a provitamin because within your body beta carotene is converted into vitamin A, the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements reports.
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Puff pastries are a distinct type of pastry that features layers of butter-covered dough rolled and folded over each other. Puff pastries are so named because they puff up when baked. They are not ideal for optimal health or weight loss diets, as they are high in calories and fat.
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The average American consumes 56 pounds of added sugar per year, wrote David DiSalvo, in the Forbes.com article "What Eating Too Much Sugar Does to Your Brain." That equals about 27.5 teaspoons of sugar a day -- or 440 calories.
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Vitamin E oil and aloe vera are commonly used by alternative health proponents to treat and prevent a variety of skin ailments, such as psoriasis and shingles.
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The physical effects of alcohol consumption can vary drastically between individuals. Factors such as body weight, gender, age and physical condition all influence your body's ability to metabolize alcoholic drinks.
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If you suffer from headaches and have a low intake of vitamin D, you may actually have a vitamin D deficiency. Some types of headaches are linked to vitamin D deficiencies although the exact relationship is unclear.
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It's not uncommon to notice spots on your fingernails. They are called leukonychia, and they appear as small white spots or streaks on your nails. If you've been sick or haven't been eating well and you develop spots on your fingernails, you might wonder if they're caused by a vitamin deficiency.
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A mainstay of Asian cuisine, ginger has long been celebrated for its healing effects. It has been used to treat colds, flus, headaches and menstrual symptoms, and has the potential to prevent cancer, according to a review published in "International Journal of Preventive Medicine" in April 2013.
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Iron is a mineral that plays various important roles in the body, most notably the production of hemoglobin -- the molecule in your blood that delivers oxygen. Iron deficiency is a common occurrence that can result in a condition known as anemia.
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Type 2 diabetics are typically given metformin to help manage their blood sugar levels. Metformin is typically taken with a meal unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Adverse effects include muscle pain, numbness of your extremities, difficulty breathing and stomach upset.
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