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.
The colon, or large intestine, has the significant role of processing waste in the digestive system to enable healthy and easy bowel movements (See Reference 4). Poor bowel movements are symptomatic of an unhealthy colon, which may be attributed to poor diet as well as environmental toxins.
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Sodium cyclamate is an artificial sweetener that's 30 times as sweet as sugar. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned it in 1969 due to concerns about its safety after an animal study showed a potential increased risk for cancer.
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Two important aspects of a healthy diet are quality and quantity. If you are eating all the right foods and still having trouble losing weight, you might be suffering from "portion distortion," a condition in which you have lost the ability to determine the normal portion size you should be consuming.
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Date fruits, also called date palms because they are the fruit of the palm tree, come in a range of colors, from golden brown to black. Medjool is the most common variety of black dates. This type is prized for its rich taste, large size and velvety black-brown color.
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Raw vegetables are an important part of a healthy, balanced diet, so don't be afraid to include salads or carrot sticks in your meal plan every day. That said, all foods are prone to contamination, and veggies are no exception.
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Grapefruit provides significant amounts of vitamins A and C and is relatively low in calories and low on the glycemic index, making it a nutritious fruit choice for diabetics.
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Made from bark of the birch tree, xylitol is a sweetener that gives many sugar-free foods their sweet taste. Because most Americans eat far more sugar than what's healthy, choosing foods that contain xylitol allows you to cut your sugar intake without having to give up all of your favorite foods and drinks.
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While you more often hear about the struggles involved in weight loss, putting on pounds requires a concerted effort, too -- especially if you don't naturally gain weight easily.
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Trillions of healthy bacteria live in your digestive tract, where they help break down food and play an important role in keeping your gastrointestinal tract functioning normally.
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Nitrates are esters or salts released from nitric acid in some of the foods you consume. An excessive intake of nitrates, however, can put you and your family at risk for numerous health problems, which include cancer, intrauterine growth retardation and sudden infant death syndrome.
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When you're trying to manage your blood sugar, the American Diabetes Association encourages eating more non-starchy vegetables because they're low in calories and carbohydrates. Eating more onions might also help improve your blood sugar levels.
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The American Heart Association recommends that your daily intake of fat be less than 30 percent of the total calories you consume. The worst type of fat is cholesterol. It is especially important to consume less food that contains saturated and trans fats, as these also raise your cholesterol level.
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While you might let a bout of diarrhea run its course, you may consider home remedies to help stop the loose, watery stools. There is some evidence that nutmeg may help alleviate diarrhea caused by rotavirus.
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Glycerine, also called glycerol or glycerin, is an odorless chemical used as an additive in many pharmaceutical products and cosmetics. Glycerine is used in body care products as a lubricant to increase the ease of product application and as a humectant to draw moisture into the skin.
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Boba, or “boba pearls” or “tapioca balls” as they’re commonly called, is a key ingredient of the popular Asian drink boba tea, which was reportedly invented in the 1980s in Taiwan.
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Limiting your consumption of high- and moderate-oxalate foods may lower your risk of developing kidney stones. Most people with kidney stones can safely consume low-oxalate foods, according to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
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Even though many people with diabetes struggle to lose weight, some may have the desire to gain. Supplements may help you get the calories you need to gain the weight.
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If you experience headaches or dizziness when exercising, you may be experiencing hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar levels. Your body converts food into glucose, a type of sugar, and uses it for immediate energy needs or stores it in your muscle and liver cells as glycogen to use between meals or during exercise.
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Drinking water is good for your health, but the water therapy diet is a fad diet promoted as a cleanse or detox. The diet does not restrict what you eat, making it a healthier option than most fad diets.
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Preservatives in foods are designed to prevent bacteria growth and spoilage, but sometimes they can also prevent you from enjoying good health.
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