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.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all breastfeeding infants take vitamin D supplements. Many parents opt to give a liquid multivitamin. Although it is not necessary to give additional vitamin A or C, the AAP states that the amount in multivitamins is safe for infants.
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According to the American Cancer Society, chlorella (sun chlorella, green algae) is a single-celled freshwater alga that has an abundance of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll gives leafy vegetables their green color. Chlorella is commonly used in Japan to treat a number of medical conditions.
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Salads are not always the healthiest option on a menu and the fiesta salad at Taco Bell is no exception. Knowing the nutritional information at Taco Bell will allow you to make an informed and healthy decision when you order food.
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Popcorn is such a popular treat that Foods.com lists 386 recipes using it. Most popcorn lovers have a favorite way to enjoy it, whether itβs caramel corn, kettle corn, chocolate covered corn, or just plain old popcorn.
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Rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, the sweet potato offers complex carbohydrates along with antioxidant nutrients. If you're watching the glycemic index of your foods you may be surprised by the sweet potato's rating.
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Urinary creatinine testing is essential to determining levels of kidney function. According to the National Institutes of Health's Medline Plus, creatinine is a byproduct of creatine, which is a part of lean muscle.
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For over 100 years, Bragg Live Foods Inc. has been producing natural health products. One of these products is a liquid soy seasoning, otherwise known as Liquid Aminos.
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When you don't give your body the proper nutrients, it's unable to function at its best. An unhealthy diet not only deprives you of the nutrients required for energy and vitality, it also introduces unhealthy substances such as trans fat, as well as high levels of saturated fat and sugar.
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Whether you're headed out for a night on the town or planning to catch a ballgame, sipping a regular or light beer might add enjoyment to your experience.
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Yams are a type of dry, starchy root vegetable, or "tuber," similar to the potato. Like many root vegetables, yams have a high carbohydrate count -- between 22 and 42 grams per serving, depending on yam type. In general, yams have more carbohydrates per serving than either red, white, russet or sweet potatoes.
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Whole-grain breakfast cereals often derive high calorie counts from additions of sugar, honey, dried fruit and nuts. In searching for low-calorie, healthy cereals, get back to basics, such as wheat and corn flakes, puffed rice and unsweetened cooked cereals.
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Maintaining a healthy weight requires balancing calories consumed with calories burned. A 10-year-old girl needs enough calories to support growth and provide energy. The exact number of calories a girl needs depends on her activity level.
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With no added ingredients, popcorn is a low-calorie food that's high in volume to fill you up without compromising your diet. The calorie count rises, however, when oils and butter flavorings are added, as with standard microwave popcorn.
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According to the United States Department of Agriculture, rum and vodka contain the same amount of calories, depending on "proof." The amount of alcohol in liquor is designated by proof β liquor that is labeled 80 proof has 40 percent alcohol by content.
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Alcohol provides your body with calories, although these calories do not typically provide nutritional benefits such as protein, minerals or vitamins. Therefore, the calories consumed in alcohol are considered to be nutritionally empty.
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The early stages of your bodybuilding journey are the best time to make strength and size gains. Being new to training, your body responds and adapts rapidly to lifting weights and builds muscle at a faster rate.
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Lipton Noodle Soup is a dehydrated, chicken-flavored soup mix. You add hot water to the mix to rehydrate the noodles and create a broth. Lipton Noodle Soup is convenient, but consider its nutritional information before making it a regular part of your diet.
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Keeping your hair in good condition can be a challenge, especially when you regularly use styling products and processes. The scorching heat of summer and the drying cold of winter can also cause hair damage.
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Amaranth is a pseudo-cereal grain, which means it belongs to a different plant species than traditional grains such as wheat and oats but has a similar nutritional profile. Although originating in Central America, it is eaten throughout the world in a number of different ways.
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Caffeine is a stimulant that occurs naturally in foods such as coffee, chocolate, tea and kola nuts -- although it is also an additive in some foods, medications and supplements. Caffeine is acidic and bears a bitter taste.
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