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.
Casein and whey are two types of protein naturally found in milk. Both proteins are extracted and used in large quantities to make protein powders and supplements. Sodium caseinate also contains extracted casein protein, but itβs used as a food additive.
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Starting your day with a fruit-and-yogurt smoothie is a healthy way to greet the morning, and your drink can have enough calories for a breakfast accompaniment or a full meal, depending on the ingredients.
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Your physician may recommend that you take fish oil capsules if you have high cholesterol levels, particularly the component of cholesterol known as triglycerides. These fatty substances can cause your circulatory system to become blocked, or the build up of them may narrow your blood vessels.
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Although tuna and whole-wheat bread are both relatively low in calories, trouble starts when you add mayonnaise to the mix. Commercially-prepared tuna sandwiches tend to be high in this fatty ingredient, and may also be served on oversized bread for a one-two calorie punch.
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If you plan to drink 8 oz of wine, or two 4 oz glasses, the variety you choose will affect how many calories you consume. Red wine has more calories than white, but dessert wines have more than reds.
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Calcium propionate is an antifungal that your body is thought to process relatively easily. The Center for Science in the Public Interest indicates that calcium propionate is added to bread products to prevent mold growth.
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A very restricted diet containing just a few foods isn't a healthy or lasting way to lose weight, making diets such as the oatmeal diet less-than-ideal choices for weight loss.
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Glandular fever or infectious mononucleosis is a viral disease caused by the Epstein Barr virus. It leads to symptoms such as sore throat, fever, fatigue, weight loss and loss of appetite. The infection is usually spread by saliva and the symptoms last for two to three weeks or longer.
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Peanut butter offers a range of nutrients, including fiber and healthy fats. But many alternatives exist, some of which provide more heart-protective qualities or serve as options for people with peanut allergies. Healthy alternatives to peanut butter include different nut butters as well as seed-based butters.
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With piles of cheese, fat-laden refried beans and baskets of fried tortilla chips at every turn, a Mexican restaurant may seem like an unlikely place to order a healthy meal.
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A night on the town doesn't need to derail your diet -- as long as you choose your cocktails carefully and consume them in moderation. One way to go is to order a vodka soda.
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A large serving of movie popcorn is high in calories and loaded with fat, especially saturated fat. It's not just the buttery topping that is pumped onto the popcorn, it's also the oils the popcorn is fried in, such as coconut or canola oil, that add calories.
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When you are trying to plan out a diet, understanding what foods are healthy and which are not is important. In general, fish are considered to be healthy when consumed in moderation, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends two servings of fish a week as part of a healthy diet.
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While there is no puffed rice diet, this nutty-tasting, low-calorie cereal makes a good choice if you're trying to lose weight or limit your sodium intake. But its high-glycemic index means it may not keep you feeling full for too long.
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Acid reflux occurs when stomach contents flow backward β or reflux β into the esophagus. While your stomach has a thick layer of neutralizing mucous to protect it from the acid it secretes, your esophagus does not. The result? Heartburn.
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The average Yukon Gold potato, weighing 148 g or 5.2 oz., has 100 calories. However, individual Yukon Gold potatoes vary in calories and nutrition based on size and preparation methods.
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Soft drinks, many of which contain high-fructose corn syrup, are a major source of added sugars in the American diet. Avoiding soft drinks that contain fructose is one way to reduce your intake of added sugars and empty calories.
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An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but three apples a day might help you lose weight, claims registered dietitian Tammi Flynn. Flynn developed a 3-Apple-a-Day diet plan that, she says, can help you lose an average of 17 pounds in 12 weeks.
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Sodium alginate may help improve weight loss when combined with a reduced-calorie diet, according to a study published in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" in 2012. This supplement made from seaweed is also included in some antacids because the gel it forms can help protect your esophagus from stomach acid.
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Natural Ice is a low-cost beer that is sometimes referred to as "Natty Ice." The product is made by Anheuser-Busch and can be located in most stores that sell alcoholic beverages. Like most beers, Natural Ice beer is high in calories.
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