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.
Vomiting is a common childhood occurrence, but some parents might see their child vomit more often than they would like. Vomiting can be managed effectively by giving a child appropriate fluids and watching for signs of severe illness.
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Diet sodas are commonly marketed to people with diabetes, people wanting to cut back on sugar and people reducing their calories in an effort to lose weight.
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Buttermilk lends a creamy texture and tart flavor to dips, sauces and salad dressings. In baked goods, it helps activate the leavening action of baking soda and adds a rich, tender taste with less fat than whole milk.
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Stop by the protein powder section in virtually any health food store, and you're likely to find a variety of whey protein options. And while you don't need protein supplements for good health -- even if you're trying to change your weight -- adding whey protein to your diet can help you reach your goals.
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With repeated sprinting and jumping and short periods of rest, basketball is a strenuous sport. While physical training and practice are an important part of game preparation, so is your diet. If you want to run faster and jump higher, you need to feed your muscles right.
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Corn and beans, the most common ingredients in Mexican cuisine, are relatively inexpensive and can be bought in large quantities. Most of Mexico's typical food does not include the burritos, tacos and nachos with lots of toppings and ingredients like most Americans are used to.
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Sweet desserts, including cake, cookies and pastries, are the No.1 source of calories in an adolescent's diet, according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. But growing teens between the ages of 14 and 16 need to eat a more balanced diet so they get the nutrients they need for good health.
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When shopping for alpha hydroxy products anything bought over the counter will legally have to have a concentration of 10 percent alpha hydroxy acids or less. These acids include: glycolic acid, lactic acid, malic acid and citric acid.
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Herbalists view dandelion as a valuable plant with important medicinal uses. Dandelion roots stimulate appetite, and may help with digestion as well as with liver, gallbladder and kidney function. The leaves have diuretic effects and the flower has antioxidant properties. You can drink dandelion tea for these purposes.
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Maintaining proper water chemistry in your pool is essential for health and safety. One of the most common pool chemicals is hydrocholoric acid, often known as muriatic acid. It is a very strong acid used to lower the pH or total alkalinity of the water. It can also be used as an acid washer for cleaning an empty pool.
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Breastfeeding offers many benefits to both mother and baby. Breast milk contains nutrients in the right amounts to enable growth and development, is easy to digest and contains antibodies to protect from infections and illness.
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Bile salts are a component of bile, a fluid secreted from the gallbladder during the digestion of lipids. The presence of bile salts gives bile the ability to emulsify, or mix, lipid in the aqueous environment of the intestine.
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In nutrition, “chromium” refers to the biologically active form of chromium present in food and used by the body. Chromium picolinate is a supplemental form of chromium. Like many minerals, chromium is difficult to absorb. Binding it to an organic compound like picolinate may help the body absorb chromium more easily.
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Your body needs vitamin B-12 to trigger the activity of essential enzymes, to support the health of your nervous system, to aid other B vitamins in energy metabolism and to help synthesize red blood cells, RNA and DNA.
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Potassium nitrate, also known as saltpeter, is an odorless powder composed of transparent and/or white crystals. It is prepared commercially for use in a number of products, including gunpowder, fireworks, matches, rocket propellants, ceramics, glass and fertilizers.
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Dr. Ian Smith's Fat Smash diet leads followers through a four-phase weight-loss program. According to Smith, the plan helps dieters develop habits that contribute to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. The first phase -- called the "Detox"
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Leek and potato soup is not only tasty, inexpensive and filling, but it can also be a healthy meal option depending on the ingredients. While pre-made leek and potato soup can be hard to find on the shelf, the homemade version is fairly simple to make and allows greater control over the nutritional content.
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Vegan milk alternatives are a wildly various bunch. If it's powdered milk you're after -- whether to keep on-hand for emergency shortfalls, beef up a bread recipe or add body to smoothies -- you'll have several options to choose from.
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The most common source of energy for your cells is glucose, which comes from carbohydrates. Compared to the other types of sugars found in carbohydrates, glucose will raise your blood sugar the fastest. You can treat low blood sugar or hypoglycemia with glucose.
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All of the B vitamins are important for your body's growth and development. Without the proper amount in your diet, you could have problems with muscle and nerve function, red blood cell development and much more.
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