How does the food we eat give us energy? From the anti-inflammatory benefits of a garlic-rich diet to the digestive impact of oatmeal and berries, understanding nutrient synergy is the foundation of an effective detox diet.
Pineapple is a nutritious food, providing 131 percent of the daily value for vitamin C and 77 percent of the DV for manganese in each cup of fresh cubed pineapple. The juice isn't quite as nutritious, as it doesn't provide fiber and only has 42 percent of the DV for vitamin C per cup.
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Artificial food coloring makes your foods more appealing and desirable. While the safety of these dyes has been called into question, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration maintains that the artificial food coloring currently permitted for use meet strict safety requirements.
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Your body converts creatine, a chemical your muscles use for energy, into creatinine, a waste product that is excreted through your kidneys. High creatinine levels may be a sign that your kidneys are not functioning properly.
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Some people mistakenly think that because diet drinks usually contain sugar alternatives, they are low-glycemic -- have a low impact on blood sugar and don't cause rapid blood glucose increases like high-glycemic foods.
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Although their name may not tempt your taste buds, don't let that fool you. Smelt are known for their fine flavor. These small, silvery-green fish, also known as rainbow smelt, are similar in appearance to sardines and anchovies. Most adult fish are 7 to 9 inches long and weigh up to 6 ounces.
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Particular chemicals in soy, called isoflavones, might offer a number of health benefits, particularly in post-menopausal women. The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, however, reports mixed results in studies looking at their effects on various conditions.
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Any food can cause weight gain if you eat enough of it, causing you to consume more calories than you need for your daily activities. If you've recently gained weight, cheese, with its high fat and calorie content, may seem as if it would be the likely culprit.
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Sorbic acid is a preservative found in many foods and skin products. It is considered non-toxic, so you are unlikely to experience problems eating foods containing the chemical. However, you might suffer a sensitivity reaction when substances with sorbic acid come into contact with your skin, eyes or lungs.
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Doctors often prescribe blood thinners for those who have an increased risk for heart or blood vessel disease. Thinner blood can result in a lower risk of blood clots in arteries and veins, which can reduce the chances of a heart attack. Drugs such as aspirin or anticoagulants are often used to prevent blood clots.
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Fungi may seem like something you’d never want to eat. However, people commonly eat fungi, such as mushrooms, in their favorite dishes. However, if you accidentally eat unsafe fungi, such as mold that grows on soft or porous foods, it can make you ill.
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If you always throw away the seeds you find in squash, you are missing out on a number of potential nutritional benefits. Squash seeds are high in calories and rich in a number of nutrients, including unsaturated fat.
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When it comes to food and behavior, there are no clear cut answers. Meat consumption may have either positive or negative affects on behavior, or none. If you're concerned about how your food choices affect your mood and behavior, consult your doctor to discuss your diet and health.
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Oranges normally have a highly respectable reputation. They’re full of immune-boosting vitamin C, offer numerous bone-building minerals and deliver a large dose of fiber. If you’re eating several throughout the day, though, these normally healthful fruits quickly go from good to bad.
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Eating foods that are easy to digest and absorb can provide relief if you suffer from heartburn, ulcers or nausea; have gastroenteritis or dyspepsia; or are recovering from stomach or intestinal surgery.
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Some of the same foods that can help you lower your cholesterol levels may also help you keep your blood sugar under control. Including these foods as part of a heart-healthy diet may potentially decrease your need for medications for diabetes and high cholesterol.
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Having a coffee allergy isn’t a common occurrence. Everyone is different, however, and your immune system might just treat coffee like a harmful invader for some unknown reason. When this happens, every time you drink a cup of joe or even touch coffee grounds, you could experience an allergic reaction.
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Following a healthy diet and making other healthy lifestyle changes can help you lower your cholesterol levels and thus your risk of heart disease as well. Certain foods are better for lowering cholesterol than others.
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Diet sodas, including low- and no-calorie soft drinks, are sweetened with artificial sweeteners. The most commonly sweeteners are aspartame, sucralose or acesulfame potassium, all of which have diarrhea as a possible side effect. All three sweeteners are approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Carrying that spare tire around your midsection not only makes it hard for you to buckle your belt, but it's also bad for your health. Abdominal fat, also known as visceral fat, raises your risk of heart disease and diabetes, and men have a greater tendency of accumulating belly fat than women.
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Beans with brown rice is a healthy, nutritious dish eaten around the world -- a staple in many Central American and Latin American countries, as well as in the Southeastern United States. The popular combination is a source of protein and provides part of your daily vegetable and grain requirement.
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