More than half of the human body is fluid by weight, making water an essential element for life. Adequate fluid intake is especially important during pregnancy.

In many Hispanic homes, yellow rice is a meal staple. While recipes vary, yellow rice is usually made with white rice and onions, with spices such as saffron or turmeric added to make the rice yellow. Yellow rice offers some nutritional value, but it can be high in sodium.

Amino acids build proteins, and proteins are life-sustaining macronutrients. Yet simply calling amino acids the building blocks of protein doesn’t do justice to their value. While some amino acids only make proteins, others fill a variety of roles, from supporting metabolism to protecting your heart.

Getting a good head start on your day means eating a healthy breakfast, but with so many choices, finding smart choices can be confusing. Pancakes are a hearty option, providing a high quantity of carbohydrates and a range of vitamins and minerals, but pancakes are relatively high in fat, calories and sodium.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPlate scheme recommends you consume at least 8 ounces of seafood each week. Tilapia is a good protein source that fits in the "protein foods" group in MyPlate and is a healthy choice for several reasons.

Technology has created inventions that speed up the process of almost anything. Even detoxification professes claims to a quick fix. One common detox diet is a lemon detox diet, which is recommended to last seven to 10 days. Another detox diet can be completed in just one day.

Zinc is one of the trace minerals that your body requires to maintain optimal health. Even though zinc is an abundant mineral, you can suffer from a zinc deficiency. If you have a zinc deficiency, doctors will typically recommend zinc supplements that support absorption by your body.

Consisting of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other substances, gas is air that moves through your digestive tract, allowing your body to release enzymes to digest food. While foods affect people differently, limiting or avoiding common dietary gas culprits and emphasizing alternatives can help minimize discomfort.

A low-carb diet can help you lose weight, but it does limit your intake of a variety of healthy veggies, including the starchy plantain. But if these veggies are one of your favorites, you may be able to fit them in during the maintenance phase of your low-carb diet.

If you’re concerned about high cholesterol or need to lower your current levels, white rice isn’t necessarily your best food choice. Although eating white rice in moderation might not drastically affect your cholesterol, high-fiber starches are more beneficial.

An inexpensive source of good protein, eggs are available at supermarkets, health food stores and even gas stations. Egg cartons are stamped with an expiration date or a use-by date, which indicate the last day on which the eggs will have the best taste and the highest quality.

You may refer to them as slow-burning carbs, but they're also known as carbs with a low glycemic index. These types of carbs are digested and absorbed -- burned -- more slowly than carbs with a high glycemic index. Eating slow-burning carbs also keeps hunger away and helps with blood sugar control.