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.
The hCG diet requires followers to consume only 500 calories a day while taking daily injections or drops of the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG. Prior to starting, the diet calls for a two-day "loading"
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Rice, especially brown rice, is a major food staple consumed by over half the world's population every day. In fact, in some countries rice provides more than half the daily calories -- not surprising since brown rice is brimming with nutrients.
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Technically, any cherry that's grown in wild areas, instead of orchards, is considered wild. In most cases, cherries growing in the wild are safe to eat, but there are certain parts of the plants that aren't edible.
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There are a variety of reasons why you may find yourself in the common pattern of eating late at night after skipping meals all day. You may be too busy to stop and eat a meal, or you may simply forget because you arenβt hungry. Or, you may think that eating just once a day can help you cut calories and lose weight.
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Sitting down to eat can help you consume less food and fewer calories, according to a 2007 study that involved adult women and was published in the "Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics." It can also help you make healthier food choices.
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Having fewer than three bowel movements in a week is a sign of constipation. Although you can take laxatives to help move things along, making dietary changes can sometimes help establish regularity without having to resort to these medications.
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Vitamin C is essential for a number of basic body functions, including the health of the skin, bones and teeth. Severe deficiency of vitamin C can result in scurvy, a disease that can lead to severe anemia, skin hemorrhages and even death.
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If you read the ingredients list for fruit juices and drinks, cereals, fruit-flavored candies, cured meats, cereals and frozen fruits, you may see ascorbic acid listed. Manufacturers sometimes include it in foods as a preservative, antioxidant or color stabilizer, or it can be used to boost a food's vitamin C content.
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Vendange, a California wine company, takes its name from the French word for "grape harvest." Located in Madera, California, the winery produces a variety of reasonably priced table wines including red wines, blush wines, and white wines.
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Caffeinated teas act as a diuretic, making you expel water through urine; however, they also contain hydrating water. Herbal teas typically have no caffeine.
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Chlorophyll is what gives plants a green color. Proponents claim it can help with everything from increasing your energy level to lowering your risk of cancer, but scientific evidence for these and other uses, including weight loss, is limited.
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Dextrose, also called glucose or corn sugar, is a simple sugar found naturally in some foods, such as honey and fruits, and added to some processed foods. It's what helps turn bread crust and toast brown.
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Like most controversies, the question of whether to add pasta to your soup cooked or uncooked is one that doesn't have a single answer. The answer depends a little on the type of noodles you're using, a little on the type of soup you're making and a little on your own personal preferences.
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Propel is a flavored water drink that contains electrolytes. While the initial version contained sugar as well, the only version available in 2011, Propel Zero, is calorie-free. As a parent, you may wonder about whether Propel is a smart drink to give to your children.
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B vitamins obtained from food sources provide numerous benefits, including improved liver and nervous system function and healthy skin, hair and eyes. Because B vitamins also affect your metabolism, taking excess vitamins in a B complex supplement may upset your digestive system and cause changes in your stools.
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Consistently high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides have adverse effects on your health, according to the American Heart Association.
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Malnutrition or undernutrition, according to the Merck Manual Online Library, is the result of an inadequate supply of nutrients due to impaired metabolism, malabsorption or an inadequate supply of food. Overnutrition, or obesity, according to Merck, is also a form of malnutrition.
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Whether you're lactose intolerant or simply looking for a tasty new beverage, almond milk can be a nutritious alternative to regular milk, offering abundant flavor with few calories.
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Hemorrhoids -- the swelling and inflammation of the veins in and around the anus -- affect 10 million Americans each year, according to Florida Hospital. While some people with hemorrhoids may only feel a slight discomfort, others may have extreme pain and require surgery.
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Eggs and chicken are nutritious foods that are high in protein, and they may help you lose weight -- as long as chicken and eggs aren't the only thing you're eating.
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