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.
With a name that comes from the rich red color and a combination of ingredients with a spirited flavor, Red Zinger tea is a well-loved tea manufactured by the Celestial Seasonings Corp., based in Boulder, Colorado.
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Nestle Cocoa Powder, a natural, unsweetened cocoa powder, comes from the cocoa beans of the Theobroma cacao plant. Cocoa solids removed from the cocoa butter portion of the beans are processed into a fine unsweetened, bitter-tasting powder.
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Amino acids, the building blocks of protein, are essential for the female body. While most of the 21 amino acids are produced by the body, nine so-called essential amino acids can only be obtained through diet.
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An explosion of health benefits occurs when apples, carrots and celery are combined. This is due to the immune system being heightened by an army of antioxidants that ignite stronger disease-fighting capabilities and cellular protection of body systems.
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Once used to protect the privacy of Adam and Eve and adorn the bodies of Greeks and Romans, fig leaves are most commonly known for their spiritual and mythical symbolism. Although these large leaves do serve as adequate body coverings, they can also be transformed into a delectable dish.
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Your intestines make up most of your digestive tract. Much of your digestion takes place in your small intestine, while your large intestine absorbs water and excretes waste. Inflammation of the intestines is the primary characteristic of inflammatory bowel diseases, or IBDs, which include Crohn's disease and colitis.
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The natural sugars you get from eating an orange are the same type as granulated sugar, but you don't have to worry as much about their impact on your health.
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Sodium bicarbonate has many uses. Medicinally, it reduces stomach acid and can be taken after meals as an antacid to prevent heartburn and indigestion. It's a fizzy tablet dissolved in water, commonly known as Alka Seltzer.
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Commonly used to relieve bouts of constipation, that mineral oil that’s been languishing in the back of the medicine cabinet may just have a new use—minimizing earache pain.
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Chromium picolinate is a dietary supplement consisting of the mineral chromium and picolinic acid. Its primary function is to help insulin work more efficiently, thus regulating your blood sugar levels.
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Caffeine is a stimulant most people use to give them energy and to stay alert. A moderate amount of daily caffeine intake is 250 mg which equals approximately 3 cups of coffee. Although it offers no nutritional benefit it is not considered hazardous when consumed moderately.
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A peptide is defined as two or more bonded amino acids. Peptides are precursors to proteins, which require at least 50 bonded amino acids, according to PeptideGuide.com.
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Both resveratrol and grape seed extract are derived from grapes, but unlike grape seed, resveratrol is extracted from grape skins like those used to make red wine. Although both substances have similar actions in the body, they each have some individual recommended medicinal uses.
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Coconut water, the clear liquid found in young green coconuts, has become a popular beverage. Coconut milk, often confused with coconut water, is made from the meat of the coconut and is higher in calories and fat.
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Celery seed tea contains a variety of beneficial oils and active ingredients, including essential omega-6 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats that help lower cholesterol.
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To improve health and maximize vitamin and mineral intake, you should eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables each day, according to food and nutrition specialist Julie Garden-Robinson.
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Noni tea, a folk medicine and herbal remedy, comes from noni, a shrub or small tree also known as Great Morinda or Indian Mulberry. Noni, native to Southeast Asia, produces fruit throughout the year and grows along rocky shores and in forests.
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Available in a liquid or soft capsule, flaxseed oil is heralded for its many healing properties by the University of Maryland Medical Center website. Flaxseed oil, sometimes known as linseed oil, has three beneficial components including protein, fatty acids and fiber.
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Roasting vegetables is a healthy way to serve them because it doesn't require large amounts of oil or butter to do. However, cooking vegetables at very high temperatures can sometime result in nutrient loss, but doing it the right way preserves the nutrition of the vegetables without sacrificing flavor.
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Increasing your potassium intake can help you lower your blood pressure, according to Harvard Medical School. Aim to get at least the daily value of 3,500 milligrams from your diet each day. Potassium citrate is the form of potassium that is often found naturally in foods.
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