Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
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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Gastritis is inflammation of your stomach's lining. The Better Health Channel website states that the principal cause of gastritis is infection with the Helicobacter pylori bacterium, although other factors -- alcohol consumption, certain prescription drugs -- may also cause this health problem.
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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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While you may find regular coconut to be a beneficial addition to your recipes, the flavorful fluid has some nutritional drawbacks -- it's quite high in calories and fat. However, if you want to retain some of the flavor without the fattening aspects, you can use light canned coconut milk as an alternative.
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The gallbladder is a small sac under the liver that stores bile. Common diseases of the gallbladder include gallstones and cholecystitis, an inflammation of the gallbladder. Diet and food allergies can affect your gallbladder, especially if you already have a gallbladder condition.
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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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Sweet corn can be notoriously hard to digest. If you've ever cast a glance at what comes out the other end after a meal with lots of corn, you may have noticed a few yellow kernels left almost intact.
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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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Corn flour can be the main ingredient in corn muffins or corn bread or a thickener in gravies or chowders; it's also a variation on the wheat flour in regular recipes. The nutritional values for white and yellow corn flour are similar, and either one can be part of a balanced diet.
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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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Your pancreas is a gland that lies at the beginning of your intestine and produces pancreatic enzymes that help you digest food. When this gland becomes painfully inflamed, the condition is known as pancreatitis.
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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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