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.
Eat at a Japanese restaurant and you will likely get a bowl of miso soup with your meal. This hot soup pairs a Japanese soup stock called dashi in which you dissolve miso, a fermented bean paste, with bits of tofu, chopped scallion and sometimes seaweed or kelp.
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Fruit is an important part of a healthful nutrition plan. The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services recommend that adult women consume 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit daily; for men, the recommendation is 2 cups daily. Think of your daily fruit consumption in 1/2-cup serving sizes.
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Whey powder is a common protein supplement made by dehydrating whey, the liquid byproduct of cheese production. Skim milk powder, another milk-based protein supplement, is made by dehydrating milk after the removal of the majority of its milk fat content.
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If you're looking for lean, toned thighs and hips, making some modifications to your diet and exercise routine can help. And while spot reduction -- losing fat from one part of your body, like your thighs or hips -- is a myth, reducing your overall body fat percentage will help you look slimmer.
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The National Kidney Foundation reports that milk and yogurt are high potassium foods. Accordingly, the Foundation recommends that kidney patients whose serum potassium is more than 5.0 mg/dl consume no more than one cup of milk or a 1/2 cup of yogurt a day.
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Niacin has a standard dose of 14 to 18 milligrams daily for average adults older than 18, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Doses over 100 milligrams are prescribed by a physician in order to treat specific diseases.
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A reducing sugar is a chemical term for a sugar that acts as a reducing agent and can donate electrons to another molecule. Specifically, a reducing sugar is a type of carbohydrate or natural sugar that contains a free aldehyde or ketone group.
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Soybeans contain rich amounts of vegetable protein. Americans commonly eat soybeans and soy foods in place of animal protein in vegetarian diets, but science suggests soybeans are beneficial for more than just their protein content.
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A heart-healthy diet that focuses on lowering cholesterol can also help strengthen blood vessels, reports a 1998 article in "American Family Physician."
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If you're a cheese lover trying to shave fat from your diet -- you're in luck. Low-fat cheeses aren't all rubbery, tasteless excuses for the real thing. Choose naturally low-fat cheeses or strongly flavored, reduced-fat options for the best in taste and texture.
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Whether you’re looking to lose weight, improve your nutrition or simply adopt a healthier lifestyle, salads can be either your best friend or your worst enemy. Although they seem innocent enough, salads can quickly turn treacherous when they’re topped with creamy dressings and packed with fatty, high-calorie mix-ins.
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Chia seeds have been popular in health food circles for years, for good reason -- they're relatively affordable, highly nutritious and have a mild flavor that works in many dishes.
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A body that lacks an adequate number of healthy red blood cells experiences a condition called anemia. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to your cells. Without enough, you may feel tired, weak, dizzy or short of breath and may experience headaches.
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To make white bread, food manufacturers remove the bran and wheat germ from wheat flour, and bleach it white using potassium bromate, benzoyl peroxide or chlorine dioxide gas. The question of which bread, white or brown, is healthier, depends on a variety of factors that are important to understand when you shop.
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The original XS Energy Drink is offered as a low-calorie option for those who want the caffeine boost that energy drinks offer without the extra calories from sugar and carbohydrates. EX Energy Drink, which contains some essential nutrients, is high in B vitamins. MayoClinic.
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No matter which type of citrus fruit you prefer, clementine oranges or mandarin oranges, you know you’ll get a low-calorie snack. They’re relatively comparable in the nutrients they provide, although clementine oranges are slightly more nutritious.
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Dried beans are a versatile, affordable source of protein, fiber, starches, iron, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium and other essential nutrients. When you prepare dried beans from scratch, you can avoid the sodium and other additives that canned beans contain.
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All colors of chia seed have similar nutritional value. Although tiny, these seeds from the Salvia hispanica plant pack such a nutritional punch that nutritionists call chia a superfood.
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Gatorade is a sport drink targeted toward athletes, but you don't have to be an athlete to benefit from drinking it. Gatorade was developed to combat the loss of fluids and electrolytes from perspiration. It is advertised as a thirst quencher as well as an effective beverage to rehydrate the body.
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Iron is a mineral commonly found in red blood cells, where it helps transport oxygen around the body. An iron deficiency can cause anemia and fatigue that can be treated and prevented with supplements.
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