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.
Perrier mineral water bubbles up from a natural mineral spring in France. The water is carbonated by natural gases that form under the spring. The water not only helps keep you hydrated, which is essential to health, the minerals offer a surprising number of health benefits.
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The food from your favorite Chinese restaurant probably contains a reasonably low amount of saturated and trans fat, but likely, it will provide you with a larger number of calories, says the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Ordering vegetable lo mein will help keep your caloric intake in check.
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Rice bowls are a popular frozen entrée, often incorporating a meat and a vegetable along with the rice and sauce into a single serving that is convenient to prepare. Teriyaki chicken rice bowls are relatively easy to find, but they are not typically low in calories and should be eaten in moderation.
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The dietary supplement niacin is a type of B vitamin that may be used to lower high cholesterol levels and treat niacin deficiency. Health professionals with the University of Maryland Medical Center recommend adults consume between 14 and 18 mg of niacin on a daily basis to maintain optimal health levels.
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Fiber is one of weight loss's little secrets. The main structural component of plants, fiber can't be digested by the human body. Its primary purpose is to add bulk to the contents of your stomach and digestive tract, which helps move things along and keeps you regular.
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Sitting by the fireplace with a bowl of hot chili can take the chill off blustery winter weather. This southwest favorite, which often includes ground beef, beans and ingredients such as cumin and hot peppers, might date back to the ancient Aztecs, according to the International Chili Society.
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When watching your weight, be careful about the amount of beer you drink. A bottle of beer can contain a high number of calories, not necessarily from the carbohydrates, but because of the alcohol content.
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While salads make a healthy meal option, some of the salads at Panera Bread are high in fat, saturated fat, sodium and calories. High intakes of saturated fat and sodium increase your risk of heart disease.
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Gin contains the same number of calories as other distilled spirits such as rum, vodka and whiskey. Unlike calories from food, alcohol calories have no nutritional value. They do provide energy, however, and can cause weight gain if you consume excess.
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Vodka originally was made from rye, but other fermenting grains -- including wheat, barley and corn -- can also produce vodka. Manufacturers may use essences of citrus or other fruits, such as blueberries, to flavor vodka.
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Alcohol calories can really add up, as each gram of alcohol contains 7 calories, which is more than the 4 calories per gram in carbohydrates and protein but less than the 9 calories per gram in fat.
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Pinto beans, commonly used either whole in salads, soups and stews or prepared as refried beans in many Mexican dishes, are an excellent source of protein that are high in fiber, yet low in fat. The beans are soaked for several hours and then boiled, with the liquids drained and discarded before serving.
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The food court in each Costco warehouse has a variety of snack options you can choose. The frozen yogurt is a popular choice for many people, but you should know that it’s not a low-calorie snack option.
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The amount of calories you’ll get from a slice of ham varies quite a bit depending on the fat content. Some varieties of processed deli ham have only a miniscule amount of fat, rendering very few total calories.
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Most people know that hamburgers aren't particularly low in calories, but if you load them with toppings or supersize your burger you'll get a meal's worth of calories from the burger alone. If you complete your meal with a large order of fries and an extra-large soda, you could use up your day's calorie allotment.
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Malt liquors have a higher alcohol content than beer -- at least 7 percent. Malt liquors can come in 40-oz. bottles, 16-oz. to 24-oz. cans or 12-oz. servings.
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Snow crabs are one of the more environmentally friendly seafood choices, according to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch. These crabs also provide a number of essential nutrients, including selenium, copper, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, niacin, riboflavin and vitamins B-12 and C.
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Seagram's Wine Coolers were major part of the 1980s wine cooler craze, with several different flavors on the market. The calorie count of the majority of Seagram's Wine Cooler ranges from 150 to 170 per serving.
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High blood pressure is best described as an abnormal level of force being placed on your arterial walls. This can increase your risk of heart failure, heart attack and stroke, which makes treatment essential to your long-term health.
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Protein deficiency is uncommon in the United States; however, protein deficiencies have been observed in some children, especially abused or neglected children; elderly people in nursing homes; and people living in poorer countries, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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