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.
Mercury is a metal found in the environment, including in the water, air and soil. You can be exposed to mercury by breathing the vapors, through skin contact or by eating foods contaminated with mercury.
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Most women get enough protein without turning to supplements, but a credible body of scientific research does support benefits of supplementing with protein powder.
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If you're like most consumers, you might not have heard of a nutrient called vanadium or know its importance and which foods to consume to get vanadium. In fact, vanadium is a trace mineral found in many foods you already eat.
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Gujarati cuisine originates from an area in west India called Gujurat. The food contains primarily of vegetables, which are typically low calorie. A single meal often consists of several smaller dishes served on a large metal tray called a thali.
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Full of vegetables and aromatic spices, Indian food can make a lean and nutritious meal -- provided you choose the right dishes. If you're watching your weight, steer clear of dishes made with cream.
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Japanese plum wine, or umeshu, is made by soaking Japanese plums in a liquor such as shochu -- a Japanese distilled spirit comparable to vodka. It is almost syrupy in its sweetness, and often consumed with soda or on the rocks.
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Margaritas may be a tasty accompaniment to your tacos or enchiladas, but these are among the highest-calorie alcoholic beverages you can choose. Laced with sugar and sweet liqueur, just one margarita may contain as many calories as your meal.
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People suffering from chronic kidney failure, which leads to hyperkalemia, or high potassium, often have to severely regulate their diet to control potassium intake.
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Sugary soft drinks spike your blood sugar and add several hundred calories to your diet, without making you feel full. Soda is just one type of soft drink; this category also includes fruit punch, flavored fruit drinks, energy drinks, sweetened tea and lemonade.
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Fruit juice is a nutritious part of your daily diet that contains many essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and may reduce your risk for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and kidney stones.
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Phenylalanine is an amino acid used to make proteins and brain chemicals including dopamine, adrenaline and thyroid hormones. Since our bodies cannot manufacture phenylalanine, we must obtain it in food. Phenylalanine is found in most foods that contain protein and also in the artificial sweetener aspartame.
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Vitamin B-6 toxicity cannot occur from eating natural foods, but it can occur from supplementing with its synthetic form, pyridoxine.
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Dates are a sweet, meaty fruit, commonly sold as dried. Some grocery stores also sell fresh dates, which generally have fewer calories than their dried counterparts. The calories in fresh dates may contribute to your nutritional goals.
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Of Polish origin, but popular throughout eastern European and beyond, pierogies are dumplings that you can stuff with whatever you prefer such as sauerkraut, meat, fruit, as well as potatoes and cheese.
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The McDonald’s menu choices include hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, salads and a host of side orders and beverages. As with any fast food outlet, the fat and calories can add up quickly to undermine good nutrition.
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Sulfur is a naturally occurring compound found in protein-rich foods and certain vegetables. It is one of the main components of detoxification in the body, as it plays a role in the function of several amino acids, and also feeds the hair, skin and nails.
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Americans consume a lot of mozzarella -- more than11 pounds per person annually, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. Mozzarella is either fresh or aged, but cookbook author and chef Sara Moulton says they cannot be used interchangeably because the properties and textures differ.
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Iron is an essential nutrient that transports oxygen throughout the body in red blood cells. Iron deficiency results from inadequate intake, inadequate absorption, excessive losses or some combination of the three. Treatment begins with iron supplements. In rare cases, iron supplements may cause itching.
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Checking labels and paying close attention to ingredients is a way of life if you have a sensitivity to food ingredients or additives. Monosodium glutamate reportedly causes a cluster of symptoms in sensitive individuals, although it has not been proven that MSG is the cause.
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Several factors can influence the number of calories that a person requires each day. A person's height, weight, medical condition and level of activity directly influence his nutritional needs. Consult a dietitian for help determining your daily ideal calorie intake.
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