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.
Chocolate may not be such a guilty pleasure after all. If you choose dark chocolate -- chocolate made with more than 60 percent cocoa -- over milk chocolate or white chocolate, it may provide a number of health benefits. Milk chocolate and dark chocolate eaten along with milk do not provide the same benefits.
Read more →
Just like the majority of over-the-counter multivitamin supplements, Centrum’s products are typically safe for the average healthy person. But if you have known intolerances or allergies, Centrum may not be a good fit for you.
Read more →
When you purchase an iced cap from Tim Horton’s, you are given the choice of cream, 2 percent milk or 1 percent chocolate milk as the dairy base for this beverage. Depending on the type of dairy you choose, the amounts of different nutrients vary significantly in the iced cap.
Read more →
The USDA reports that American adults get a substantial 24 percent of total calories from snacks. The right snacks not only help you meet your nutrient needs, but can also reduce hunger and help you control your weight.
Read more →
Protein is an essential nutrient needed for normal body functions, as well as muscle growth, maintenance and repair. Unlike carbohydrates or simple sugars, protein has a satiating effect on the appetite which helps to regulate blood sugars and prevent cravings which may lead to over-eating.
Read more →
A daily dose of fish oil can be beneficial for women. A 2006 review published in the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” reports that consuming omega-3 fatty acids from fish or fish oil reduces your risk of dying from heart disease and possibly from stroke as well.
Read more →
Subway restaurants first sold sandwiches in 1965 and now operates more than 34,000 locations around the world. Subway offers a variety of healthy and nutritious foods. The veggie patty is a vegetable burger that contains no meat and is a healthy choice for vegetarians or individuals looking for a meat alternative.
Read more →
Cranberry juice typically doesn't cause adverse effects for pregnant women, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Read more →
Ace is a California-based company that manufactures premium alcoholic cider beverages including the Ace Pear Cider, also known as the Ace Perry Cider. Ciders have become a favorite alternative to beer, given their sweeter flavor.
Read more →
The phrase "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" might sound more commercially appealing than "an apple a day keeps constipation at bay," but the latter is also true.
Read more →
Protein shakes are quick and convenient, but they can cause an unpleasant side effect -- gas. By experimenting with different ingredients and changing the way you consume them, you might be able to determine -- and eliminate -- the cause of the trouble. Talk to your doctor if your digestive issues don't go away.
Read more →
Contrary to what bodybuilding supplement advertisements may have you believe, you cannot attain a ripped physique without putting in some hard work. Building muscle mass requires regular resistance exercise.
Read more →
Nutrients are essential for your survival. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates are called macronutrients. Your body needs larger amounts of macronutrients for energy, growth and development. Fats provide 9 calories per gram while protein and carbohydrates each provide 4 calories per gram.
Read more →
The best cooks know how to add just the right touch with flavoring agents. It only takes a little experimentation to learn that dried herbs and spices are not always interchangeable. Even those that look alike in the jar can provide subtle or vastly different experiences on your taste buds.
Read more →
Researchers are currently looking at curcuma longa, or turmeric, the main ingredient in many Indian curries, to help treat a number of different maladies from indigestion to cancer.
Read more →
Sprouted brown rice, sometimes called germinated brown rice, looks similar to regular brown rice. Once cooked, however, the sprouted rice yields a slightly sweeter flavor and a less chewy texture. Swapping your usual brown rice for the sprouted version can also increase the amount of nutrients you get from the grain.
Read more →
Rotavirus, a common cause of viral diarrhea, causes an inflammation of the stomach and intestines known as gastroenteritis. Besides severe watery diarrhea, rotavirus causes vomiting and can lead to dehydration and even death.
Read more →
Amber beers or ales are a bit darker than the more-common lagers, with a taste that the niche magazine "Beer Advocate" describes as maltier than other hop-centric types. The toasted malt flavor combines with a fruitiness in most cases.
Read more →
Fruits contain natural sugars that are healthier for you and considered less damaging to your overall health than foods with added sugar. Foods such as cookies, cakes and soft drinks all contain added sugar.
Read more →
Legumes include beans, lentils and peas, including green split peas. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend that healthy adults on a 2,000-calorie diet eat about 3 cups of legumes per week.
Read more →