You can get energy from protein, but it’s not your best choice. Protein has other jobs to fill that take priority over using it as an energy source, such as building muscles and producing the protein-based substances that make muscles contract.

Hotdogs, also called frankfurters or wieners, are readily available at butcher shops and supermarkets. They are made from chicken, pork, turkey, beef or a combination of all meats. Although they can be flavorful, hot dogs can pose a safety hazard if not cooked, served or prepared properly.

When it comes to upping the nutritional quality of your diet, adding nuts such as almonds is a smart way to go. While you're better off eating unsalted almonds, raw almonds are not always the best choice. Not only are they harder to digest than the roasted varieties, but you may not get all of the nutritional value.

Warm and comforting during any season -- although maybe less during hot summer weather -- soup is a nutritious and healthy meal. However, many prepared or canned soups, even those marked “low-sodium,” are high in sodium and can make what would otherwise be a healthy food choice unhealthy.

If you're working out and your diet is not quite up to standards, you may consider adding a multivitamin and protein supplement to your daily routine. It's OK to take the supplements at the same time. However, you might not need both. Consult your doctor before adding any dietary supplements to your diet.

While tomatoes are generally safe to eat, they can cause dietary complications for some people. Tomatoes are naturally high in acid, which can cause heartburn for those with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.

If you have underactive thyroid hormone, also known as hypothyroidism, your metabolism may be slower than it should be. This could lead to extreme fatigue, weight gain, constipation, headaches, menstrual irregularities in women, cold sensitivity and dry or coarse hair.

If you're on a diet to lose weight and you know ahead of time what you're going to eat, then you're already on the road to success. A 10-day meal plan can help with grocery shopping and meal prep. While weight-loss calories vary, a 1,500-calorie meal plan is appropriate for active women and most men.

Almonds are rich in healthy fats, vitamin E and fiber. Although the almonds you buy at the grocery store contain a small amount of cyanide, it's not enough to poison you.

Apple cider vinegar, honey and green tea aren't going to bring about a large amount of weight loss, but there is some preliminary evidence that at least honey and green tea may be helpful for slightly improving your weight-loss results.

If you feel like you need a treat when you aren't feeling totally up to par, reaching for chocolate may not be a bad idea, as long as you choose the right type of chocolate. Chocolate has been used as a traditional remedy for diarrhea as far back as the 16th century in Latin American countries.

Learn how your digestive and circulatory systems process nutrients from food, converting them into usable energy for your cells. Understand the importance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in energy production and how they're transported throughout your body.