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.
Split peas belong to the same family as lentils and beans. What distinguishes these dried peas is the ways in which they are prepared and how they are shaped. Dried peas are spherical and produced by harvesting the pea pods when they are mature and then drying them.
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Many parents of children with autism feel that an allergy to gluten -- protein in wheat, barley and rye -- and casein, protein in milk, may be one piece of the puzzle that explains the neurobehavioral symptoms associated with the disorder.
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Oat flour comes from the grain of the oat plant. Commercial manufacturers grind it directly from oat grains, and you can make oat flour by grinding oatmeal more finely. Baked products made with oatmeal retain their freshness and moisture longer than those made with wheat flour do.
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Low-carbohydrate diets may be better for reducing your heart disease risk and losing weight than low-fat diets, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine in September 2014. They can also be helpful for controlling blood sugar levels for those with diabetes.
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Dotted with holes, Jarlsberg cheese resembles Swiss cheese and has a mild flavor with a nutty undertone. The cheese is made from cow's milk and supplies several essential vitamins and minerals. Jarlsberg cheese is also versatile enough to combine with many different foods to create a variety of meals and snacks.
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Omega-6 fats, also known as linoleic acid, are available only in food. The human body canβt make them, so they're considered essential fats. They support brain function, bone health, reproductive health, hair growth and regulation of metabolism.
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Gatorade was the original sports drink, created in a collaboration between medical professionals and a football coach at the University of Florida. From the very start, they set out to develop a beverage that would boost the endurance and the performance of athletes.
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Sipping black tea with a little dairy or soy milk is the way millions of people start their day. Each of these ingredients is packed with powerful health benefits. The idea that milk or soy milk may reduce the potential benefits in black tea, however, continues to be a topic of debate.
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Nuts and seeds make tasty snacks. If you're afraid to eat them because of their high caloric content, you may want to reconsider, as they may help keep your weight in check.
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Protein molecules are composed of sub-units called amino acids. Twenty different amino acids are found in proteins in the body. Nine are essential amino acids, which means they must be derived from food, and the remaining 11 are nonessential, as the body can manufacture them if necessary. According to "
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Diet Coke is a carbonated beverage containing artificial ingredients including sweeteners, flavors and colors. The beverage is a no-calorie alternative to regular Coke. The Coca-Cola corporation first introduced Diet Coke in the United States in 1982; the company now markets and distributes the soda around the world.
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Reducing your triglycerides to less than 150 milligrams per deciliter can greatly decrease your risk of having heart issues later on in life, the American Heart Association explains. Exercise regularly and make variations in your diet, cutting out alcohol, processed junk foods and tobacco.
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The motion of an airplane can cause nausea, vomiting, sweating and dizziness in people who are particularly sensitive to movement. Motion sickness occurs due to a conflict between what you see and what the balance system in your inner ear senses.
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Protein shakes refer to some form of protein powder combined with a liquid and often other ingredients, then blended into a drink and consumed after a workout or as a meal replacement. Traditionally a drink for bodybuilders, protein shakes have become popular with all types of people to enhance exercise and diet goals.
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As with regular yogurt, Greek yogurt is made from fermented milk. But Greek yogurt is strained more times than traditional yogurt to remove more whey. As a result, Greek yogurt is thicker and has more protein than regular yogurt.
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Cranberries are the tart cousins of the sweeter blueberry. They are grown in North America and Europe but the versions grown in the Northern United States and Southern Canada are bigger and juicier than the cranberries grown in Europe.
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The first Dunkin' Donuts opened in Massachusetts in 1950. The chain now serves over three million people a day across the world in over 8,000 stores. Nearly 2,500 Dunkin' Donuts stores are located in 31 countries outside of the United States including Kuwait, China, New Zealand and Chile.
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Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties and heart-healthful benefits. You can get fatty acids either from food or fish oil supplements. Fish such as mackerel, salmon, tuna, sardines and halibut are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, as are plant oils such as flaxseed and canola oil.
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Your health care provider may recommend a restricted-fat diet if you have a condition such as gallbladder disease, which makes it difficult to digest fat. Physicians commonly recommend a low-fat diet after certain medical procedures like bowel surgery or cancer treatment.
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Water purification is a two-step process of disinfecting water and removing contaminants. Coliform bacteria are one type of impurity that might be present in your water. It is one of about 90 contaminants that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency monitors for its drinking water standards.
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