Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
A dry, flaky scalp may result from dry skin, dandruff or a more serious autoimmune condition called psoriasis. Good habits, such as regularly moisturizing, shampooing, staying hydrated and getting enough essential fatty acids, can help keep your scalp from suffering from dryness.
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A nutritious 2,400-calorie meal plan is built on a foundation of whole, unprocessed foods. While 2,400 calories is a high enough amount to allow for some discretionary calories to come from foods such as sugars, alcohol and extra portions, about 90 percent of calories should come from nutritious sources.
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What you eat affects your mental state. Not only do food choices have an impact on your weight and heart health, but they also contribute to feelings of depression or stress. Compounds in certain foods stimulate your brain to produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter that affects your get-up-and-go.
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What you consume right after your workout directly affects your results and recovery. When eaten within an hour of your workout, a combination of protein and carbohydrates helps your body start the repair and refueling process.
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A naturally occurring amino acid that your body produces on its own, L-proline may be taken in supplemental form to lower the buildup of arterial deposits and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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No food you eat has a direct impact on your feet. Your diet can cause health issues, though, which make you more likely to experience joint pain, poor blood flow and nerve damage -- all of which can make foot pain happen.
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Because raw leafy greens and watery vegetables are among the lowest-carb foods available, you can eat lots of salads while on a low-carb diet. A moderately low-carb diet has you consume fewer than 150 grams of carbs per day, and some extremely low-carb plans restrict you to 20 to 50 grams per day.
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A rise in the daily consumption of calories can be blamed for America's obesity epidemic. When you take in more calories than you burn, you gain weight. By 2010, Americans consumed 20 percent more calories compared to 1970, according to "The New York Times."
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When following a diet without soy, dairy or wheat, it may seem you have few choices. Fruits, vegetables, lean meats, plant oils and many grains are naturally free of soy, wheat and dairy.
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When you're watching your waistline, look for snacks high in protein and low in fat. Women who consume high-protein snacks, as compared to high-fat snacks, feel more satisfied, less hungry and eat fewer calories all day long, reported a 2014 study published in the Journal of Nutrition.
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Fresh coconut meat comes from the brown, fuzzy coconuts that the produce sections of some supermarkets sell. Once you manage to crack open the hard shell, you have access to the coconut milk and the meat, which you mist scrape off the sides of the shell.
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Tap water should not be too acidic or basic. It usually measures around a 7, or neutral, on the pH scale of 0 to 14. Neutral tap water typically has a better flavor and keeps your indoor plumbing running smoothly.
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Calories are units of energy needed to fuel daily activity. The amount of fuel a woman needs daily depends on many factors, including size, age and activity level. Treat the recommended daily caloric intakes for women as guidelines only -- you may need more or fewer depending on your personal situation.
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If you shun all animal products, including dairy and eggs, for health or ethical reasons, finding a nutritionally complete meal-replacement shake can be a challenge. Many packaged versions are made with dairy proteins, such as whey or casein -- which are no-nos on a vegan diet.
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Whole food is usually the optimal way for kids to get their calories, protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, but getting them to eat healthy, nourishing foods is not always easy. A meal replacement shake is a quick way to get nutrition into a picky eater or a child with a small appetite.
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Carbohydrates come in three different forms: sugars, starches and fibers. When a food label lists total carbohydrates, it includes all of these three. Starch is a type of carbohydrate -- primarily found in starchy vegetables like potatoes and winter squash, grain products and dried beans and legumes.
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If you often grab a plain bagel on your way out the door only to find yourself starving a few hours later, you know that not all breakfasts have the staying power you need. A study published in a 2009 issue of the "British Journal of Nutrition"
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A vegetarian diet can provide all the nutrition you need, as long as it is carefully planned. Although many protein sources are animal-based, vegetarians can still meet the Institute of Medicine’s recommendation to consume 10 to 35 percent of daily calories from protein.
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Breakfast can easily turn into a carb fest if you enjoy pancakes, French toast, danishes and doughnuts. Even if you reach for fairly healthy choices, such as oatmeal, whole-grain toast and fruit smoothies, you'll take in a substantial number of carb grams.
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Eating apples to keep the doctor away may be a cliché, but it has its origins in the truth. Apples provide multiple nutrients and compounds that help promote good health and weight management.
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