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.
Diabetics must monitor their diets carefully to keep blood-sugar levels under control and prevent complications. As with healthy adults, a diabetic's caloric needs depend on gender, weight and physical activity level. If you have diabetes, discuss your calorie and nutrition requirements with your doctor or dietitian.
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Arginine is a non-essential amino acid that is important to may different bodily processes. Arginine HCL is a synthetically manufactured form of arginine that combines the amino acid with a hydrogen chloride molecule, and can be found in either powder or capsule form.
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What is known as "steelhead salmon" is actually an ocean-going species of trout, but it's often referred to as salmon by markets and restaurants for good reason.
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Human beings, like all living things, need water to survive. Water, which is essential to every cell and organ in your body, is a vital component in all aspects of the development, operation and maintenance of your body. Water makes up more than half of your body weight.
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Don't feel guilty over craving a caffeine buzz. Drinking coffee can benefit your health; it may lower your risk of cardiovascular disease and might offer some protection against Parkinson's disease, according to the Harvard Gazette.
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Spaghetti squash is a summer squash that resembles the popular pasta when cooked, with the inner flesh coming out in strings that look like noodles. It's a good alternative to pasta, particularly if you're cutting back on refined grains.
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Sport fishermen know that cobia is a fish that is notoriously difficult to catch. The fish can weigh up to 100 lbs. and they put up such a fight that they break lines or burst through nets. If you do manage to catch one, you are in for a real treat, because the sweet, almost nutty, flavor of cobia is unrivaled.
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Casseroles are easy to make ahead of time and give you a hot meal on busy weeknights when you don't have time to cook. It's therefore unfortunate that both cooking and not cooking broccoli -- a classic casserole ingredient -- can ruin the final dish. If you're confused about broccoli, fear not.
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Vitamin C is a nutrient and antioxidant that your body uses for purposes that include protein processing, neurotransmitter production and the formation of a type of tissue called collagen. Use of this vitamin does not appear to raise the sugar, or glucose, content of your blood.
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Fried chicken is a classic favorite. While many recipes call for shortening, you don't have to make a special store run -- or spend lots of money -- to make fried chicken at home.
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Children's vitamins can provide extra nutrition and fill in the gaps in your child's diet, but they may not be best to take during adulthood unless your doctor recommends it.
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Flour made from brown or white rice is a suitable alternative that may replace wheat flour cup for cup in your favorite cookie recipes. White rice flour is a good choice for most cookies; choose brown rice flour for cookies containing fruit or bold spices.
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Watermelon is a juicy and tasty treat during the summer months. It provides you with a wealth of nutrients, including potassium and vitamins A and C, and the fruit has little impact on your blood sugar levels, making it a smart snack or dessert.
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Overall, apples are a healthy food choice, rich in fiber and vitamin C. But sometimes you can have too much of a good thing. Apples are high in sugar and have also been known to cause gastrointestinal distress. Pesticide residues are another possible concern, as are allergic reactions in some people.
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If you plan to make cookies and realize you don't have the all-purpose flour the recipe calls for, it might be worth a trip to the store to pick some up. Though you can substitute self-rising flour for all-purpose, depending on the recipe, the results are likely to differ from what you're used to.
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Different people have their own individual reactions to food. While some might be able to eat anything without experiencing indigestion, bloating or gas, others might get gassy from seemingly everything. If meals nearly always leave you full of air, it might be due to the types of food you eat.
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Opuntia cactus, native to Mexico but now grown in many warm climates, produces two kinds of food: the prickly pear, and nopales or nopalitos, cactus leaves. Nopal is a common ingredient in Mexican and Central American cuisine, and readily available in Hispanic grocery stores.
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Children need to get enough zinc to grow and develop properly. The nutrient helps the body make proteins and DNA, and also helps the immune system fight off bacteria and viruses. While most children in the United States can get enough zinc through diet alone, supplementation may prove useful in some circumstances.
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Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid that plays a critical role in the growth, development and normal function of the brain. Research also suggests that omega-3 can reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart disease, arthritis and certain types of cancer.
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Creating cocktails, or bartending, can be basic or intricate. Creating simple mixed drinks is easy, but mixing specialty martinis, combination shots and complex concoctions is more difficult.
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