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.
Deep-fried foods may be tasty, but they are definitely not healthy. Foods like french fries, onion rings, fried wontons and deep-fried candy bars offer little in the way of nutritional value while putting you at higher risk for certain health conditions.
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Microwave cooking provides a convenient solution when you don’t have time to cook using your traditional oven. High frequency electromagnetic waves produce friction, which reduces cooking time for many types of foods, including meatloaf.
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GABA, known more formally as gamma-aminobutyric acid, is a chemical in the brain responsible for sending nerve signals throughout your central nervous system. Treatment with GABA supplements are purported to help reduce high blood pressure as well as symptoms of stress, anxiety and insomnia.
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Beef roasts are the ultimate comfort food, and since these roasts turn out best when cooked with low heat, a slow cooker is a convenient, effective way to prepare them.
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There are several vitamin deficiencies that could cause numbness of the feet. Vitamins are important nutrients that help maintain the health of many of the body’s tissues, including the nervous system.
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If you aren't able to have a bowel movement at least three times a week, you meet the clinical definition of being constipated. The solution, however, might be sitting in your kitchen cupboard or at the nearest coffee shop.
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Downing a few glasses of milk a day is an easy way to get your recommended three cups of dairy a day, but it is possible to overdo it. From weight gain to stomach upset, the side effects of milk are varied, and some people never experience any problems even if they drink milk with every meal.
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The essential minerals magnesium and selenium are often overlooked. Magnesium is vital for enzyme activity and energy production, and assists in nerve transmission. A deficiency can result in irritability, nervousness, depression, muscle weakness and worsened premenstrual syndrome.
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Herbal ginseng exists as three distinct varieties: Oriental, American and Siberian. Oriental, or panax ginseng, is grown mainly in China and Korea, where it is harvested for its roots.
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No matter which weight loss plan you are on, you will never escape the recommendation to drink more water. Water is such an essential part of your diet that you can survive much longer without food than you can without water.
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The amount of total carbohydrates in a serving of food corresponds to the sum of starches, sugars and dietary fiber. These different components can have different effect on your blood sugar levels and overall health, but are all defined as carbohydrates.
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Soybean oil is extracted from soybeans and is a good source of healthy fats, including omega-3 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats. While these types of fats may have several health benefits, soybean oil is still pure fat, which means that eating too much of it can be detrimental for your overall health.
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Andrographis paniculata is a bitter tasting annual plant, referred to as the “King of Bitters.” It has white-purple flowers and it is native to Asia and India where it has been valued for centuries for its numerous medicinal benefits.
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A mix of water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper and honey or maple syrup makes up the main food allowed on a detox regimen called the lemonade diet, the maple syrup diet, the fruit flush or the master cleanse.
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Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that helps you build your teeth and bones and also helps your body use calcium. You make some of this vitamin in your body, but it also comes from food sources such as fish oil, as well as animal sources such as the waxy substance called lanolin.
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Obesity is an epidemic in America, with nearly 60 percent of men and women diagnosed as overweight or obese. This is one of many nutrition related conditions that can result in cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, people realize the need for healthy lifestyle is significant.
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Almonds have a well-deserved reputation as a health food -- they're high in beneficial nutrients like magnesium, vitamin E and copper. And while almonds aren't a low-calorie food, they can fit well into a weight loss diet.
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Leptin is a complex hormone that helps regulate food intake and body weight. A part of your brain controls leptin levels in conjunction with your body fat mass. Because leptin suppresses appetite, it may seem beneficial to raise your level. It's more complex than that, however.
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If you don't regularly bake breads and pastries, you might not have yeast laying around in your kitchen cabinets. An occasional bread recipe doesn't have to warrant a special shopping trip to stock up on yeast. When used properly, baking powder is a viable substitute.
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Dairy foods sometimes get a bad rap because they can be high in calories, saturated fat and cholesterol -- substances that have been associated with increased risk of heart disease, high cholesterol levels, inflammation, diabetes and other health issues.
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