Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Not getting enough or consuming high doses of certain vitamins may cause your body to retain water or swell. Vitamins most notable for these effects include vitamins A and C, and thiamine.
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Although not the primary cause of body odor, nutrient deficiencies, particularly zinc and magnesium, may affect body function and lead to unpleasant odors.
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Atkins bars can serve as a convenient meal or snack when you're following a low-carb meal plan. But they may not fit into all phases and shouldn't replace too many whole foods.
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Bulking, or putting on muscle, is a goal of many bodybuilders. To gain muscle, follow a regimented exercise routine — allowing adequate time for rest and recovery — and eat a diet that supports muscle growth.
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An intense body odor is a problem that isn't often discussed, but is one that should be. You may unknowingly offend others; if you're aware of your own body odor, you may feel self-conscious. Take measures to combat body odor with diet and lifestyle habits.
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What you consume before a hard lifting session or endurance workout can aide in muscle recovery and growth. Read on to find out which pre-workout supplements are worth the hype (and which aren't).
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Giving up meat does not relegate you to a diet of salads and celery sticks. You can still enjoy a varied diet with optimal nutrition on a no-meat diet plan. A meal plan with no meat may also be lower in calories and saturated fat than a meat-based diet, which can help you better manage your weight and health.
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Following a vegan diet means eating no animal products including eggs and dairy products. A vegan meal plan emphasizes naturally low-calorie foods such as vegetables and fruits.
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Casein is a type of protein found in milk and milk products. In people with milk allergies, casein may be the culprit. The protein sometimes shows up in unsuspected products, so awareness is essential if your doctor has advised you to avoid it.
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When you hit the pavement -- or the treadmill, if you prefer running indoors -- you want to give your muscles and tendons all the fuel they need to maximize your running performance.
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Neither protein nor any other nutrient can burn fat — only your body has this capability. But here's how protein can help in the process.
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Everyone's body is unique, but your shape usually falls into one of three specific categories: ectomorph, endomorph or mesomorph.
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Protein is an essential part of your diet, but your choice in protein sources makes a difference. Red meat and dairy are similar in their benefits .
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Bikram yoga is practiced in a room generally heated to approximately 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat of the room combined with the 90-minute practice may affect what and when you eat before classes. Eating the wrong foods or too close to practice may lead to indigestion, nausea, bloating, diarrhea or constipation.
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The best recovery drink for running or any other sport depends on the amount of time you are doing the exercise. Optimal recovery drinks for a run of more than 60 minutes have different requirements than for a run of 30 minutes or less.
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When you are pregnant, nutrition is of ultimate importance. Cow’s milk is a source of multiple nutrients you need to support your growing baby, but it is not the only option. If you choose not to drink cow’s milk, you might opt for Almond Breeze, a brand of almond milk made by Blue Diamond.
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You find pork rinds in many national cuisines -- in Canada, they're called "scrunchions," in the Southern U.S. they're "cracklings" and to the Brits they're known as "scratchings." Whatever you call them, they're pork fat, fried and salted, to make a crispy, addicting snack.
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L-citrulline, often referred to as simply citrulline, is an amino acid first isolated in 1930 in watermelon. Your body produces citrulline, so it isn't considered an essential amino acid that you must get from your diet. However, body builders and athletes may take it as a supplement to enhance aerobic performance.
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A clean diet helps when you're trying to build muscle and lose fat on your backside. Eating clean means avoiding certain foods that aren't going to help you reach a more toned butt -- and might actually encourage your body to store additional fat there.
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Cravings differ from hunger -- when you're truly hungry, a garlic-marinated steak will do, but you'll eat just about anything to satisfy the pit in your stomach. Food cravings derive from chemical changes in your body or an altered emotional state.
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