Adolescence is a period of rapid growth and development, which means that adequate vitamin intake is especially important. Adolescent girls are also going through significant hormonal changes as they begin their menstrual cycle.

As long as you're in good health, your liver and kidneys help your body get rid of all the toxic substances it accumulates from the environment and your diet. These toxins are eliminated through your sweat, urine and feces. Detox teas claim they contain substances that help improve your body's natural ability to detox.

Using fat in your baked goods helps keep them moist and tender. However, the type of fat you use also affects the nutritional content of the finished product. While butter and shortening have similar nutritional profiles, you'll be better off using butter since it provides more vitamins and doesn't contain trans fats.

When it comes to good nutrition for your infant, breast milk is always best. But breast milk is not a good source of vitamin D, and some infants may require vitamin D supplementation -- but this should only happen under medical supervision.

Hams include some of the most legendary of all cured meats, from French Bayonne hams to Italian prosciutto, from Chinese Yunnan hams to the Smithfields of the American South. Whether wet-cured or dry, smoked or unsmoked, the rich flavor of a good ham always comes through.

Hunger is a powerful sensation created by factors beyond just your stomach being empty. Your hunger can be related to emotional factors, habits and the physical need to eat, which is why dieting or restricting your calorie intake requires willpower to succeed.

You may think ice cream is off-limits if you've recently been diagnosed with diabetes -- especially since many varieties are high in sugar and cause your blood glucose to rise rapidly. If you're looking for sugar-free varieties that don't raise blood sugar, the bad news is ... there aren't any.

Papayas may have their origins in Central America, but they've become a staple of U.S. grocery stores for a reason. The bright orange flesh of this fruit is not only sweet and refreshing, but according to "Whole Living" magazine, one papaya contains almost three days' worth of vitamin C.

Gastroparesis, a condition in which the stomach digests food too slowly or not at all, can develop as a side effect of diabetes, digestive surgery, cancer treatments, eating disorders, endocrine or neurological problems or certain medications.

Dietary patterns don't only affect your muscles and fat deposits; they also have a significant impact on the brain. A vegan diet, which excludes all animal products including dairy and fish, can provide benefits for brain health when it is balanced.

Statins are one of the most common and effective medications used to lower cholesterol. In fact, millions of Americans take them each day. Most have no issues, but some people report muscle pain and weakness while on the drug. These symptoms can be an indication of myopathy and muscle damage.

Velveeta is a pasteurized processed cheese product that was introduced in 1928, and has been used as the base for creamy, smooth dips for generations. Because Velveeta cheese melts so smoothly, a Crock-Pot is an effective way to prepare a cheesy appetizer or dip, and it requires little work on your part.