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.
Many medications may interfere with your body’s ability to absorb iron. Not being able to properly absorb iron may lead to anemia. Common symptoms of anemia include fatigue and weakness, which happens because blood cells aren’t getting enough oxygen.
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Like most vegetables, corn is a healthy addition to your diet. But if you feel sick to your stomach after eating it, you may need take corn out of your rotation. Stomach pain from eating corn may be due to a transient condition such as food-borne illness, but it may also be the result of an allergy or intolerance.
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When high-end restaurants serve beef tartare to diners, they have to slice it thin or serve it ground so people can chew it. At the same time they serve the raw meat, they also warn their customers about the dangers of eating it. If you are like most diners, you heed the warnings and avoid raw meat.
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You may have noticed that a high-fat meal lingers longer in your stomach than a low-fat meal. The length of time until fat is absorbed from food depends on the nutrient makeup of the meal and may vary significantly from one person to another.
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There are few parts of a hog that don't respond well to curing, from its meaty jowls -- the storied "guanciale" your deli charges so much for -- to crisp bacon and juicy hams.
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Lentils are a healthy, vitamin-packed and protein-rich food. They’re classified as legumes, which puts them in the same family as beans and peanuts. That means if you have a peanut allergy, you may also be allergic to lentils.
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MuscleTech offers a wide range of products geared toward helping you bulk up, including a number of protein drink powders. Some of these powdered drinks contain whole proteins, while others have single amino acids. Many also contain added ingredients such as enzymes, carbs, fat and calcium.
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Guava is a tropical fruit roughly the size of a tennis ball. Depending on the variety, the color of a guava is pale green or yellow. When ripe, the flesh of a peeled guava is reddish in color, and the flavor is sweet and refreshing.
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Propecia is the leading prescription treatment for hair loss, while saw palmetto is the most common herbal hair loss treatment. Only Propecia has the backing of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a viable method to combat hair loss.
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Juice fast enthusiasts say diarrhea is normal and expected on a juice fast diet because juice is a natural laxative. Diarrhea, although uncomfortable for you, is a sign your body is ridding itself of all those toxic substances, they say. But that's not really what's going on, according to the American Cancer Society.
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If you are looking for a cool and refreshing dessert, frozen yogurt is a healthy option. If you have digestive problems, you may be wondering if frozen yogurt contains the same active and live cultures, particularly L. acidophilus, as ordinary refrigerated yogurt.
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A strong black cup of tea sweetened with milk and a spoonful of sugar is a drink that warms the Irish heart. Irish breakfast tea is made from leaves grown in Assam, India. Ideally, these tea leaves should be steeped at 212 degrees Fahrenheit for the characteristically strong brew.
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Mojo marinades, used in Latino and Caribbean cooking, are made with citrus juice, vinegar and spices for a light, tangy flavor. The Goya brand makes a line of mojo marinades for chicken, beef and pork dishes.
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Yes, vitamin B-12 – and all of the B vitamins – play an important role in digestion. They help you convert carbohydrates to sugar so your body can use them for energy and help you metabolize proteins and fats. This doesn’t mean you should take large doses of vitamin B-12 in the hope of boosting your metabolism.
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Xanax is a brand name for the medication alprazolam from the benzodiazepine family of drugs. These medications are used to treat anxiety, panic disorders and depression-related anxiety.
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If you have an ulcer or gastritis, consider drinking a glass of cranberry juice. The juice appears to be a helpful natural treatment for both ailments. Ulcers are open sores in the esophagus, stomach or small intestine. Gastritis is the term for a group of conditions that includes a common element -- inflammation.
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Cold, creamy and refreshing, gelato and frozen yogurt are both frozen treats that are healthier than full-fat ice cream. Gelato is often called "Italian ice cream" and is made with less butterfat than ice cream, while frozen yogurt is made with yogurt and milk instead of cream.
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Multivitamins are vitamins that contain a mixture of both fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Multivitamins are sold in many combinations specified for particular health benefits such as the health of certain parts of the body or to support natural changes that occur during pregnancy or aging.
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Nitric oxide is a chemical compound that plays an important role as a vasodilator in your body. It is safe and acceptable for both men and women to take nitric oxide under the advisement of a physician. Many people attempt to raise nitric oxide levels by taking a supplement containing the amino acid l-arginine.
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Eczema is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by dryness and scaly patches of skin. It occurs most frequently in infants, although many people tend to “grow out of it” by their early twenties. Eczema also runs in families, indicating that genetics may play a role.
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