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.
Coconut oil is a vegetable oil that is made from the coconut of the palm tree. Much has been reported about the potential health benefits of coconut oil, which range from weight loss, skin treatment and hair health to blood sugar control and heart health benefits.
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, can make every meal an exercise in self-deprivation. When you’re focused on avoiding an attack of heartburn, it’s easy to accentuate the negative and bemoan the lengthy list of foods you can’t eat. It’s possible, however, to turn that negative thinking on its head.
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Protein-rich foods, particularly red meat, have gained a reputation for being "masculine" foods that add to male potency and vitality. However, when it comes to sperm count, volume and motility, not all proteins are advisable.
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Broth-based soups can be a healthy and filling way to start off a meal, but cream-based soups tend to be higher in calories and thus not as healthy an option.
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Apple pears are also known as Asian pears and nashi -- a sweet fruit with a crisp bite. The calories in this fruit offer energy to keep you going and can contribute to your daily nutritional goals.
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Whether you're making toast for breakfast or preparing a late-night sandwich after a night out, one of your first steps is to reach for a loaf of bread. If you aren't fond of the gummy texture of white bread, you might prefer using whole-wheat bread.
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Made with rum, lime and mint leaves, mojitos are a refreshing choice on hot summer days. However, they usually have added sugar, which translates to a relatively high calorie count. Beware of jumbo-sized mojitos at restaurants and bars, which can destroy your diet in minutes.
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The 2001 edition of the “Betty Crocker Cookbook” notes that snickerdoodle cookies originated in the New England region of the United States in the 1800s. The name, snickerdoodle, traces its origin to a New England tradition for assigning whimsical names to cookies.
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Starting off your meal with a broth-based soup, such as egg drop or wonton soup, can help you fill up with fewer calories since they are low in energy density, or calories per gram.
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A calorie is the amount of energy that is supplied in the nutrients that make up food. Because it is a form of energy, calories can be converted to joules through a measurement of heat.
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The complex flavors of roasted hazelnuts and dark coffee beans meld together in a comforting, steamy beverage. Although plain hazelnut-flavored coffee is a perfectly diet-friendly treat, be wary of creamers and frothy cafe drinks loaded with sugar.
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You can purchase a pint of your favorite beer at almost any restaurant, pub or bar. With 16 ounces of beer, a pint has one-third more beer than a typical 12-ounce bottle and, of course, about one-third more calories as well.
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The calories in a vodka and Diet Coke mixed drink will depend on the brand and type of vodka. Diet Coke does not add any calories to the drink, making it a popular mixer.
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Jack Daniel's is a brand of whiskey introduced in 1886. Popular as a beverage and as a marinade for meats, Jack Daniel's is fairly low in calories by the ounce. Consume Jack Daniel's in moderation to keep calories low.
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The Chipotle restaurant serves Mexican-style food in a fast-food, restaurant-type setting. The company started serving customers in 1993. The Chipotle cheese quesadilla can be partially made to order so that you get the ingredients you want on the quesadilla.
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According to the Orville Redenbacher website, its microwave popcorn is 100 percent whole grain and has no trans fats. Several of the popcorn flavors are available in mini bags -- single-serve, 1.2 oz bags.
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Lipids are a group of natural molecules that includes fats. While an excess of some lipids may contribute to an increased risk of certain health problems, lipids also carry vital nutrients and support the body's basic functions.
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Shiraz and Syrah are the same red grapes. It is called Syrah in most parts of the world, but is referred to as Shiraz in Australia. The name has stuck and now wineries in the United States label some of their Australian-style Syrah wines, “Shiraz.
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Guinness is an Irish stout and was first brewed at St James’ Gate Brewery in Dublin in 1759. It is made from four ingredients: barley, hops, water and yeast. A bottle of Guinness contains fewer than 150 calories.
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Banana nut bread is made of a sweet, quick bread batter mixed with ripe mashed bananas and nuts, and baked into a loaf. High in carbohydrates and fats, banana nut bread is rich in calories.
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