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.
Ginger is an herb that has been used for cooking and flavoring for thousands of years; however, ginger has also been used in complementary medicine as a gastrointestinal aid, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center website.
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Liver function tests or LFTs are blood tests designed to determine how well your liver is working. The concentrations of several liver enzymes in your blood, including alanine aminotransferase, serve as good indicators of liver damage. High levels of alanine aminotransferase usually indicate a damaged liver.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture Dietary Guidelines for Americans defines a sedentary lifestyle as one in which you get no physical exercise other than that required by normal day-to-day life. The number of calories a sedentary person requires varies depending on age and gender.
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Fibrocystic changes in the breasts are common for women in their reproductive years. Fibrocystic breasts feel ropy, lumpy, bumpy and tender, and these changes may be most noticeable just before menstruation. Certain vitamins may be helpful in alleviating fibrocystic breast symptoms.
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Coffee typically contains few if any calories, but when you add sugar and dairy products to coffee drinks, the calories start to rise. Burger King offers three different kinds of iced coffee, and all three have added sugar and fat from dairy and sweeteners.
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Although chicken breast meat is a lean protein source -- it contains very little fat -- chicken thighs have different nutritional properties. Chicken thigh meat is fattier, but it does still contain protein.
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FertilAid is a fertility supplement with two formulas for men and women. FertilAid combines a blend of vitamins, minerals and herbs to enhance fertility and regulate the female menstrual cycle. The men’s formula is designed to increase sperm count and overall sperm health.
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Tea, coffee, chocolate and cola soft drinks contain caffeine. Caffeine enervates the central nervous system with a stimulant effect. It can have a wide range of effects on the body. The side effects caffeine causes in the breasts do not typically require any treatment, notes the University of Rochester Medical Center.
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Anemia is a medical condition caused by a decrease in red blood cells, affecting transport of oxygen to your body's cells and tissues. This occurs for several reasons. You may have too few red blood cells, they may be large and immature or your hemoglobin level may be too low.
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Selenium, a mineral available from diet, may help in preventing heart disease, stroke, atherosclerosis and certain types of cancer. In addition, it may help in relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, mood disorders and cataracts. Iodine is also a mineral important for proper body functions.
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While vegetable pizzas are more nutritious than meat pizzas, especially if you get a pizza with a whole-wheat crust, they can still contain a lot of calories. Choose a thin-crust pizza to save calories, or make your pizza at home for more control over the ingredients -- and thus the calories of the resulting pizza.
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Perusing the baked goods counter at your favorite bake shop presents you with dozens of choices. If you enjoy the combination of fruit and cinnamon, an ideal choice is the apple fritter, which isn't technically a doughnut, but is typically sold alongside donuts.
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Creamy and high in protein, Greek yogurt is a tasty alternative to the traditional variety of yogurt that has lined supermarket shelves for years. The Greek variety of this dairy snack or dessert is thicker than traditional yogurt, thanks to a liquid whey-straining process during manufacturing.
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Although synonymous with the white sand beaches of Jamaica, you don't have to visit this Caribbean island to enjoy Red Stripe beer. This pale lager, served in a stubby bottle characterized by its diagonal red stripe over a white label, has a crisp flavor that pairs well with spicy foods.
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Werther’s Original produces numerous varieties of caramels, including chewy caramels, caramel-filled candies, caramel chocolates and even sugar-free flavors. But Werther’s Original is most famous for its classic hard candy in the distinctive gold wrapper.
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Red Delicious is a variety of apple known for being mildly sweet and juicy. These apples have an intense red color that may have a some yellow streaking. Red Delicious apples are good for eating fresh, with salads and for juicing, but they are not good baking apples.
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Taco salads are often served in crispy fried tortilla bowls and loaded with tasty toppings, including meat, cheese and sour cream. Unfortunately, this salad can end up being very high in calories and fat.
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It seems like gaining weight should be a breeze -- and it is, if you don’t worry about nutrition -- but increasing calories and eating healthy foods means you can’t rely on sugar-rich foods. Beans can support your efforts in this.
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Bad breath, lack of concentration, dieting and sheer habit are several reasons people chew gum. You may find yourself craving gum throughout the day. Gum addicts commonly chew one or more packs of gum in a 24-hour-period. Constant gum chewing causes aching jaws, dental problems and bloating.
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A clementine is a type of mandarin orange that originated in Spain. These mini-oranges are small, sweet, easy to peel and practically seedless. Clementines are also a fat-free food.
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