Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
At the 14th week of pregnancy, you are just heading into the second trimester. Many women feel better and have more energy during this phase of pregnancy. Your baby's growth really picks up during the second trimester, so this is no time to skimp on your nutrition.
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Vitamin D is commonly known for its role in bone health. Scientists now believe that the effects of vitamin D deficiency go beyond the skeletal system. A lack of vitamin D may also increase your risk for several chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and autoimmune diseases.
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Eighty-five percent of the corn produced in the United States is genetically modified, according to the Center for Food Safety. Much of the genetically modified corn has been engineered to produce a soil bacterium called bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt, which is an effective insecticide.
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During pregnancy, your unborn child is completely dependent upon you for the nutrients he needs to grow and develop. Getting proper nutrition during your pregnancy is even more important than normal.
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In a perfect world, your children would get all of the nutrients they need for health and growth from healthy foods in their diets. But child food preferences, busy schedules and fluctuating appetites make it very difficult for children to consistently eat a diet that satisfies all their nutritional needs.
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Honey has been used as an important medicinal element and as a natural sweetener. While clover honey does contain carbohydrates in the form of sugar, it also provides several health benefits, in contrast to refined table sugar.
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Phosphoric acid, a common food additive, has been associated with decreased bone mineral density. A colorless, odorless substance, it is used in fertilizers and detergents as well as foods and beverages. Its purpose in the food industry is to give a sharp flavor to food or to serve as a preservative.
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It may be a challenge to get your 12-year-old to eat healthy, but proper nutrition is essential for growth and development and peak performance in school. A healthy diet is about balance and variety. Instead of focusing on taking away unhealthy foods from your child, find nutritious foods that you child enjoys.
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You have probably been told to eat fish in your diet to get a source of omega-3 fatty acids. This can be a challenge for vegetarians or for those who do not like fish. Luckily, fish is not the only way to get important omega-3 fatty acids in your diet.
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Artificial sweeteners allow consumers to enjoy a little sweetness without the calories and sugar. Splenda and Sweet & Low are brand names for two artificial sweeteners, sucralose and saccharin, respectively. Both products are used as tabletop sweeteners as well as in baked goods, beverages and candies.
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Shrimp, which is relatively low in saturated fat and calories and a good source of selenium, vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, can be a healthy food to include in your diet.
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