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.
Lemon is a classic flavor for marinating chicken, especially when paired with black pepper and rosemary. Use a lemon marinade on thin chicken breasts for a quick weeknight meal or marinate a whole chicken for roasting.
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A diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean protein and low in sugar and sodium may help prevent health problems like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and cancer, say the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Foods that fit this criteria form the basis of the Rice diet.
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Coca tea, also known as mate de coca, is a type of herbal tea that is made using the dry, raw leaves of the coca plant soaked in hot water so that the phytonutrients are extracted from the leaf. The coca plant is native to South America, particularly the Andes mountain range.
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Known to promote brain health by reducing anxiety, improving sleep and providing an overall sense of calm, the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid, also known as GABA, acts as a messenger to regulate various functions throughout the body.
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Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in some plants including the bean of the coffee plant, tea leaves, cocoa beans and the kola nut. It helps postpone drowsiness and stimulates the central nervous system, allowing you to feel more alert and able to concentrate better.
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Instant coffee has obvious benefits: It's usually cheaper than ground or bean coffee, and it's quicker and easier to prepare. Not everything about instant coffee is good, though. For some people, the bitter taste of instant coffee cancels out the many benefits.
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Beef, pork, poultry and fish all belong on a weight loss menu. As long as you choose lean cuts and donβt add a lot of fat during cooking, you can enjoy a serving for about 120 to 200 calories.
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Fish oil supplements are full of fats -- the good kind. In particular, fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which is a highly beneficial polyunsaturated fat.
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If you have trouble getting out of bed the day after your intense workouts, you may be looking for ways to reduce your post-workout muscle soreness. Muscle soreness is a common response after an intense workout session.
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Herpes is an oral or genital infection caused by herpes simplex virus. Oral herpes infections are defined by cold sores around the mouth and face, and are generally caused by HSV-1.
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Sugar, a quickly digested simple carbohydrate, contains 4 calories per gram and provides no essential nutrients. Like adults, teens should limit their daily intake of sugar, especially sugars added during processing to foods such as sodas, candies, pastries and snacks.
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Hemp comes from the same family of plants as marijuana, however, the type of hemp that is used for industrial purposes and human consumption has been bred to contain very low levels of the active ingredient in marijuana and higher levels of fiber, oil or seed.
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Vitamin B6 helps to maintain nerve function, make hemoglobin, make antibodies, break down proteins and maintain your blood sugar levels. It is naturally found in nuts, bananas, legumes, avocado, poultry, meats and whole grains, according to MedlinePlus.
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Iron supplements can help prevent or treat iron deficiency anemia, a condition characterized by lack of healthy red blood cells and hemoglobin. Fiber supplements can help you meet your daily fiber needs, helping to prevent constipation and diverticulitis.
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Sucralose and maltodextrin are two of the main ingredients in the artificial sweetener Splenda. Sucralose was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use as a sweetener in 1998 and is considered safe.
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Vitamins and minerals are essential for good health, so you might assume that the more you get, the better. This is not the case, though. Some nutrients stay in your body for extended periods, and if you start doubling up and taking two doses of your multivitamin, these nutrients can build to toxic levels in your body.
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The gentle cooking method of poaching allows heat from simmering liquids to cook delicate meats, such as fish, without destroying the integrity of the meat. Poaching smoked cod is not much different than poaching other fish; however, you must remove the excess salt from the meat.
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The Vemma Nutrition Program, the brainchild of marketing whiz and Vemma founder B.K. Boreyko, features several dietary supplements packed with various vitamins and minerals, including antioxidants. At the heart of every Vemma nutritional supplement is mangosteen juice.
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Frozen stewing beef can be successfully and easily cooked. Stew meat usually comes precut into small chunks and in 1-lb. packages. This amount of frozen beef can be prepared with a small adjustment in cooking time to allow the beef to defrost, cook and become tender.
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Rich, thick split pea soup is a culinary masterpiece. Legumes such as peas are natural thickeners, and when you add potatoes to the mixture you should have a soup so thick that a spoon can almost stand up by itself in it.
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