Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Chemically similar to amphetamine, phenylethylamine is a mild alkaloid stimulant produced naturally in your body as a byproduct of the amino acid phenylalanine. A handful of foods made from cocoa beans contain phenylethylamine, or PEA.
Read more →
The French baguette is a thin, long loaf of crusty bread with a soft interior traditionally made from white flour and is named after the French word for "wand." The French baguette originated in Paris but can be found in bakeries all over the world.
Read more →
A cow's rib cage is about 3 feet in length, and the short ribs come from the lower half of the rib cage, closer to the loin. Short ribs are a tough meat but highly marbled in fat and full of flavor. Braising, a process that cooks the ribs slowly in liquid, tenderizes the meat while adding even more flavor.
Read more →
Glutamine is one of 20 amino acids that help form all internal proteins and perform various other jobs inside your body. Gamma aminobutyric acid, or GABA, is a type of chemical called a neurotransmitter that plays a prominent role in information transfer between the cells of your nervous system.
Read more →
Prawns are a shrimp-like shellfish in the biological group of marine animals known as the decapods. Despite some anatomical differences between true shrimp and prawns, these closely related creatures are nearly identical from a nutritional perspective, due to similar feeding habits and body composition.
Read more →
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, increase the brainβs levels of the mood-enhancing neurotransmitter serotonin. L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid that forms the starting point for serotonin synthesis.
Read more →
Although your body absorbs about 30 percent of the calcium from the foods and beverages you consume, the amount can vary. Other factors affect the rate of absorption as well as the amount of calcium the body excretes in sweat, urine and feces.
Read more →
Cultivated for more than 4,000 years, the dried fruit of the jujube tree, known scientifically as Ziziphus jujuba, is a pectoral fruit similar to dates and figs. In China, where jujube originated, practitioners of traditional medicine have long prized the jujube for its medicinal properties.
Read more →
Bacon that has been fried until it is hot and crispy is part of a traditional hot breakfast with eggs, potatoes and pancakes, and bacon can also a source of crunch and flavor for sandwiches. Regardless of how you like to eat crispy bacon, this cured pork is not very nutritious.
Read more →
Apple cider vinegar may be a common household item but it's also used in numerous home remedies. Only limited research has been conducted on the benefits of apple cider vinegar and even fewer on vinegar pills.
Read more →
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, are a class of antidepressant drugs that historically succeeded the older antidepressants tricyclics and MAO inhibitors. Unlike the older antidepressants, SSRIs target the mood-enhancing neurotransmitter serotonin specifically. Some individuals do not respond to SSRIs.
Read more →
Maintaining a healthy body weight reduces your risk of a variety of diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, as well as helps you look and feel your best. If you want to lose weight, the essential ingredients include a nutritious diet and regular exercise.
Read more →
Papaya is a nutritious fruit, with each 1-cup serving providing significant amounts of fiber, folate and vitamins A and C. Eat too much of it, however, and you may increase your risk for gas or bloating due to papaya's fiber content.
Read more →
Fluoxetine, a prescription medication, affects the chemical balance in the brain. Caffeine can interact with fluoxetine, causing similar side effects and increasing the risk of seizures when taken in excess.
Read more →
All sweet bell peppers start as green peppers, which are both edible and nutritious at this stage. Depending on the variety, green peppers left on the vine ripen into yellow, red, orange, purple or even brown bell peppers.
Read more →
Salmon is a peach/pink fatty fish with a flaky consistency. Salmon contains important protein and unsaturated fats, which have health benefits. Low in mercury, you can eat salmon several times a week and, according to the Health Unit website, you can eat salmon up to 14 times per week.
Read more →
The Chinese have been eating tofu since 200 B.C. Tofu, also known as bean curd, is cheese-like product made from curdling soy milk. It is a high-quality plant-based protein that takes on the flavor of the food it is mixed with.
Read more →
You can use chickpeas, also known as garbanzo or ceci beans, in dishes as varied as hummus, curries and falafel. They not only provide nutrients such as dietary fiber and potassium but are also good sources of protein.
Read more →
Bodybuilders and athletes use protein shakes to increase their protein intake and to improve body composition. You can make the shakes at home or buy them as ready-to-drink beverages. Protein shakes normally contain whey or soy protein, both of which possibly have blood pressure lowering effects.
Read more →
While some people may believe that the acidity and alkalinity of their food has a tremendous effect on health, the only part of the body that may be affected is your kidneys, according to a 2012 article published in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health.
Read more →