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.
Super Bowl LII is coming up this weekend, which means your game-day party is too. Whether you are cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles or the New England Patriots, we have a few recipes to make your party a delicious success.
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Although tortilla chips and guacamole are based on healthy ingredients — grain and avocado — the combination of these finished foods is not necessarily healthy. Chips and guacamole can be a high-calorie way to start your meal, so balance your meal carefully.
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Sushi is a Japanese food made from rice, fish, seaweed and other ingredients. Different ingredients produce different rolls, such as the California roll and Alaskan roll. According to the Sushi Sama website, the Alaskan roll includes avocado, imitation crab meat, rice, salmon and nori, which is toasted seaweed.
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Costco offers pre-packaged croissants in its stores. Croissants can be a breakfast option, snack or used for sandwiches. However, these croissants are high in calories and should be consumed in moderation. Costco croissants contain 339 calories per serving, notes [LIVESTRONG's MyPlate calorie tracker app](https://www.
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Although salsa is often associated with tortilla chips, Mexican cheese dip — or queso — is a common side as well. While Mexican cheese dip is not the healthiest food choice, it does provide protein.
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When in the mood for a frozen treat, you may reach for ice cream or frozen yogurt. Other options exist, however. Ralph's Italian Ices are a lower-calorie alternative to ice cream.
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A bacon cheeseburger, commonly made with a hamburger patty, a slice of cheese and two to three slices of bacon on a hamburger roll, is a delicious indulgence now and then. The calories in a bacon cheeseburger can really vary depending on what restaurant is preparing it or if it's homemade.
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Sesame is an ancient cultivated plant that was pressed into oil in Assyria and Babylon at least 4,000 years ago. Seeds have a high oil content; they are 50 percent oil and 25 percent protein. The protein pulp remaining after oil production is used for animal feed.
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Friendly gatherings are often associated with scrumptious spreads and dips, many of which may be unfriendly for your hips. So whether you’re hosting or attending a casual party or game-day gathering, you’ll want to whip up one (or more!) of these better-for-you recipes.
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Even though the Super Bowl isn’t officially a national holiday in the U.S., Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day of the year in snack-food consumption and second only to Thanksgiving in overall food consumption.
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Nutella is having a rough year. First there were the headlines about one of its primary ingredients, [palm oil](https://www.livestrong.com/article/1012687-worst-news-ever-nutella-might-increase-cancer-risk/), increasing your cancer risk (the company refuted the claim and [Snopes](https://www.snopes.
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If you don't follow a solid meal plan while training for a half-marathon, your body might not perform the way you desire.
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Bikram yoga is practiced in a room generally heated to approximately 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat of the room combined with the 90-minute practice may affect what and when you eat before classes. Eating the wrong foods or too close to practice may lead to indigestion, nausea, bloating, diarrhea or constipation.
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The best recovery drink for running or any other sport depends on the amount of time you are doing the exercise. Optimal recovery drinks for a run of more than 60 minutes have different requirements than for a run of 30 minutes or less.
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You've been training for months for your half-marathon, and are excited and eager for the big day. You've even been paying close attention to your diet to improve your workouts and your race.
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Boxing is one of the best ways to get in shape and improve your health. However, head injuries can be dangerous and precautions need to be taken.
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As a distance runner, you carefully plot a training plan to improve your time, speed and endurance. Plot a nutritious meal plan in the same way to keep your body healthy, as well as fuel your training throughout the week.
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Boxing improves your cardiovascular health, makes you stronger, and even relieves stress. It has so many health benefits that it increases your life expectancy.
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With the Super Bowl right around the corner, we’re celebrating with all things food. From baked wings to stuffed mushrooms, we’re bringing our A game with these 10 Paleo recipes. Consisting of muscle-building protein and fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, the [Paleo diet](https://www.livestrong.
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Want a breakfast that's a breakfast of champions? One that is nourishing, easy to make and delicious? Reach for an abundance bowl. These one-bowl meals can be meatless or contain meat. They can also be served hot or cold. No matter your preference, they all generally follow a simple formula.
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