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.
Chocolate almonds are a decadent calorie and fat-laden delight. Nevertheless, they still have a place in a healthy diet when eaten in moderation. Dark chocolate and almonds confer health benefits that can make this snack worth the calories.
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Cheeseburgers are an indulgence, but knowing how many calories they contain can help you fit them into your diet occasionally. This is easiest to do if you opt for a small regular cheeseburger instead of a large double cheeseburger.
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Pumpkin seeds in the shell contain about 285 calories per cup if they are dry-toasted in the oven, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If they are roasted in oil, the calorie count goes up considerably.
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Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum is aged in American white oak bourbon barrels. It’s a 70-proof alcohol that can be made into a variety of drinks such as hard root beer, Captain and cola or simply poured over ice. As with all alcohol, Captain Morgan does have calories.
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You may enjoy the taste of Triple Sec or you may use it in a mixed drink such as a margarita. This liqueur has more calories in it than does a shot of regular liquor, even though Triple Sec packs less of an alcohol punch.
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Many brands of whole-grain bread have slightly different calorie counts, due to minor differences in each manufacturer's recipe. One standard, 26-gram slice of whole-grain bread contains 69 calories, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.
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Scrambled eggs on toast is a popular breakfast item that can be bought at fast-food drive-throughs or made easily at home. The calories will vary accordingly and depend on the number of eggs, quantity of butter and the type and amount of bread used.
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B-50 complex vitamins contain different B-vitamins. Depending on the particular complex they generally are composed of 50 mcg or 50 mg of B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, B-6, B-7, B-9 and B-12, according to the American Cancer Society, or ACS.
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If you're trying to reduce your intake of carbs and think this eliminates yummy snacks, you may be wrong. Many zero-carb foods make good snacks, giving your body a boost when you're feeling hungry and helping you maintain a healthy diet while feeling satisfied between meals.
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For a classic New York breakfast, a bagel with lox and cream cheese is tough to beat. This dish is fairly high in calories, but you can reduce the number of calories by using a smaller bagel and low-fat cream cheese.
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If you just turned the big 5-0, you might wonder if your nutritional needs are going to change during this new decade of your life. You're on the precipice of needing fewer calories -- at 51, your caloric needs decrease by 200 calories a day.
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The Haw Par Corporation is the maker of Tiger Balm, a major player in the category of topical analgesics, over-the-counter pain relievers that are sold throughout the world.
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Although the calorie content of a banana muffin varies depending on the brand, size and ingredients, a medium homemade muffin may contain about 220 calories. The calorie count rises, however, with added ingredients such as nuts, chocolate chips and icing.
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Unless you are a devoted athlete like pizzeria owner and cycling enthusiast Matt McClellan, originator of the Pizza Diet, you probably shouldn’t make pizza your only food. The occasional treat is tasty, but you will pay the price in fat and calories.
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Having some amount of excess gas that results in flatulence is normal. A typical adult passes gas as much as 15 times per day, releasing one to three pints of gas.
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The rich flavor, juiciness and tender texture of lamb kidneys adds robustness and depth to a dish. Common uses include chopped up in meat pies as well as quickly sauteed. Inexpensive, lamb kidneys are a good source of protein, although they are high in cholesterol.
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Both inulin and psyllium are natural, plant-based starches that are often used for similar health purposes. You might take psyllium or inulin to help treat diabetes, constipation or high triglycerides and cholesterol levels. Inulin and psyllium also have unique individual health benefits.
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Smoothies can be a healthy breakfast or snack food. Depending on the ingredients, they can also be high in calories. You can make a basic banana smoothie with yogurt, milk and banana, or add other ingredients to increase the nutrient content and vary the flavor.
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Different people need different amounts of calories to maintain a healthy weight. Calories help fuel the body and prevent it from burning stored fat for basic functions. When you eat the proper amount of calories, your body functions efficiently and you neither lose nor gain weight.
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One of the options on the McDonald’s menu is the Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait. The 7 oz. treat contains 160 calories and 2 g of fat. In addition to fat and calories, the parfait 15 percent of the recommended daily values of vitamin C and vitamin A as well as 4 percent of the iron recommended each day.
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