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.
Everyone needs to stay hydrated, but if you’re relatively active, it’s especially important because your fluid levels can drop quickly. If you don’t drink enough, you could become dehydrated and experience fatigue, muscle cramps and even faint in severe cases.
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Magnesium citrate is a nonprescription product derived from the mineral magnesium. It belongs to a class of substances called hyperosmotics, which have laxative effects inside your intestines.
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Growth hormone is a protein hormone involved in several physiological processes such as building muscle and regulating metabolism. Other hormones, such as elevated insulin in response to carbohydrate consumption, can impair its secretion.
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The nagging feeling of a constant hunger can be frustrating when you are trying to manage a healthy weight. While that feeling of always being hungry and the inability to stop eating does not necessarily point to something chronic, this increase in appetite may point to a number of diseases.
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A mushroom is not a vegetable but rather a fungus, with over 38,000 varieties worldwide. Mushrooms grow year-round and do not need sunlight to grow. As a result, they are a versatile and readily available food choice. Whether you choose to eat them raw or boiled, mushrooms offer many nutritional benefits.
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While iron deficiency is one possible cause of hair loss in women, Harvard Medical School reports that taking iron supplements is not proven to help women regrow their hair.
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You've probably heard that coffee is a diuretic that will cause you to lose large amounts of water, and will leave you dehydrated if you're not careful. Recent research has shown that this is not case, due to the high water content in coffee.
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Cheese made with whole milk is a high-fat food, but it also provides protein, calcium and a variety of other nutrients, which makes it part of a nutritious diet when consumed in moderation.
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Magnesium is a naturally occurring element that people need as a key nutrient. The human body relies on magnesium for various purposes, and people who don't have enough can suffer various symptoms, through dry, itchy skin is not considered one of them.
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Having a healthy diet and good nutrition is an important concern for many pregnant women. A maternal diet that is rich in vitamins and nutrients will aid in the prevention of birth defects and will provide the developing offspring with the resources he needs to grow.
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Your thyroid produces hormones that control the rate your body uses energy -- known as your metabolism. If you have an underactive thyroid gland, called hypothyroidism, your doctor may prescribe a synthetic thyroid hormone replacement medication called levothyroxine.
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Maca root has been consumed in the Peruvian Andes for more than 2,000 years and is highly valued as a nutrient-rich food and a medicine. Traditional uses include improving sex drive, treating infertility and enhancing overall energy and sense of well-being.
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Cortisol, a hormone produced by your adrenal glands, helps your body manage the effects of stress by ensuring efficient delivery of blood sugar and other nutrients to areas in need, suppressing inflammation and promoting the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
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If you try to reduce your caffeine consumption by switching abruptly from several cups of coffee a day to decaffeinated coffee, you may experience caffeine withdrawal headaches.
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If you recently started Medifast, a low-glycemic, calorie-controlled diet, you likely have questions regarding what foods and beverages you must avoid or limit. Medifast offers support documents such as a quick-start guide to help you understand the system.
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A can of soda may be your preferred pick-me-up during the afternoon at the office, but the truth is it's probably not doing you any favors. While a jolt of sugar and caffeine might give you a temporary boost, the effects will soon wear off, leaving you feeling more sluggish than before.
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Stevia, erythritol and xylitol are all naturally found in plants and used as low-calorie or calorie-free sweeteners. But beyond these similarities, each one has unique characteristics, from differing levels of sweetness to a few unexpected benefits.
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No medication can cure a cold, but some foods have properties that may help alleviate some people's symptoms. Chinese hot and sour soup could be one of these, says "Daily Herald" writer M.
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Potassium and magnesium are minerals required for the proper functioning of the cells and organs in your body. Eating a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts will likely provide an adequate daily supply.
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V8 juices come in a variety of flavors and combinations. The original vegetable V8 is a combination of eight vegetables, but the company also produces high-fiber mixes, as well as fruit juices.
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