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.
You've probably encountered many products containing sodium metabisulfite without even realizing it. Sodium metabisulfite preserves food and is used extensively in commercial wine making. It is a bleaching agent in the textile, pulp and paper industries.
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The Feingold diet eliminates certain chemicals in a way that helps you identify food intolerances. Food additives have been linked to hyperactive behaviors in some children, according to a review published in the August 2011 edition of the journal "Pediatrics and Child Health."
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Barefoot Wines were first introduced to California wine drinkers in 1965. It was not until the 1990s that Barefoot became a national brand praised for high quality wines at affordable prices, according to the winery's website.
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Your high school reunion is just around the corner, and you want to look your best. You don't have enough time for old-fashioned healthy eating and exercise, so you toy with the idea of stepping out of the kitchen for a while.
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The body creates uric acid during the processing of chemical compounds called purines, which occur naturally in the body and are found in a wide array of foods as well. Although most uric acid dissolves in the blood and is excreted as urine, excessive levels of uric acid can cause health problems, most notably gout.
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Coconut, from which oil is derived, is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. But it is the coconut oil which has been found to benefit hypothyroidism. Coconut oil is NOT unhealthy for people as many other oils are because its structure is different.
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Fish, whether from fresh or salt water, is a healthful addition to your diet, providing both protein and important nutrients. Fish, however, spoils quickly when it is improperly stored.
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During the normal operation of an Aprilaire home humidifier, the unit opens a water valve, operated by a special electrical device, called a solenoid. When the unit needs water, it sends an electrical impulse to the solenoid, magnetizing a coil in the device.
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Dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, is an endogenous hormone, meaning it is produced in the body, but production levels vary with age. Children produce very little DHEA. Its production peaks in the 20s, then steadily declines from age 30 or so onward.
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A well-balanced diet provides the right vitamins, minerals and nutrients to keep the body and mind strong and healthy.
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If you're trying to manage your weight, you might wonder how often you should eat. While dietary guidelines typically recommend that you eat at least three meals and one snack a day, some people are more successful with weight loss if they eat smaller, more frequent meals.
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From the French for “sour wine,” vinegar includes a diverse family of culinary products produced through the process of fermentation. In the Western world, the most widely consumed vinegars are derived from grapes and apples.
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Pausinystalia yohimbe tree bark contains an active chemical known as yohimbine. Yohimbine hydrochloride is sold as a prescription drug, while yohimbe bark extract is available over the counter in health food stores. Most research on dosages has focused on the prescription product.
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Tofu is a soy product and should not be given to babies with a soy allergy. Tofu makes a good finger food because you can dice it small and it is soft and easy to chew. According to Wholesome Baby Food, you can introduce tofu at around 8 months of age.
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Collagen is any of the fibrous proteins that are the main component of connective tissue. Collagen, found in skin, bone, tendon, cartilage and teeth, forms strong fiber bundles. Upon boiling and purification, collagen becomes gelatin.
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While anabolic, or muscle-building, protein is a staple supplement for bodybuilders and strength athletes, it does have a number of uses besides helping you gain maximum muscle mass.
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Triple-boiled sugar cane syrup yields blackstrap molasses, a thick syrup that is rich in nutrients. One tablespoon provides up to 20 percent of your daily needs for calcium, potassium and iron, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Brewers and distillers use it to make stout beers and rum.
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Family doctors have recommended brewer's yeast as a natural mosquito repellent for generations. Brewer's yeast is high in thiamine, or Vitamin B1, which is excreted through your pores when you sweat.
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Sodium usually has a negative connotation to it, but in actuality, sodium is necessary for many functions of your body. Low sodium levels may be a sign of dehydration or organ failure. The condition in which your blood level of sodium is abnormally low is called hyponatremia.
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Sucrose is a disaccharide consisting of a mixture of monosaccharides glucose and fructose. In its most common form, sucrose is easily recognizable as table sugar. As with most other forms of sugar, you should consume sucrose in moderation, if at all.
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