If you’re concerned about red meat or want to change your dietary patterns to decrease your dependence on this form of protein, you still have lots of dietary options. Protein is an important component of a healthy diet, and you can find many other options to meat, such as poultry or fish.
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When you’ve been working or exercising hard and feel the need for a refreshing beverage, you’ll find plenty of options.
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If you've "got milk" that came from the soybean rather than a dairy cow, you might want to consider the possible hormonal effects. Soybeans contain substances called isoflavones that possess hormonal activity -- especially on estrogen -- but the jury is still out regarding soy's effects on testosterone.
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Although most people might not need to take vitamins because they can get the nutrients from the food they eat, others opt to take vitamins daily so their bodies absorb all essential nutrients. Women who are pregnant typically take prenatal vitamins on the recommendation of their doctors.
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Whole grains offer nutritional benefits such as vitamins and minerals, but a good breakfast cereal also provides you with fiber. All grains are not created equal, however, so you need to be a smart shopper to find the cereals with the most fiber.
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Starting your day with a whole-grain cereal provides you with vitamin B-6 and fiber, not to mention some tasty options. Ready-to-eat cereals offer some choices when it comes to whole grains, but many of the actual grains themselves can also be used as cereals.
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Macronutrients -- the big three of protein, carbohydrates and fat -- are the cornerstone of any dietary plan. The U.S. Department of Agriculture notes that all three are important to your health, but balance is important. The best ratio for you depends on age.
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Food allergy symptoms can range from an irritating runny nose or mild itching to life-threatening swelling of the throat and difficulty breathing. If you have severe symptoms, seek emergency care immediately.
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According to the University of Maryland, tea is consumed by hundreds of millions of people around the world; only water is imbibed more frequently. There are three main varieties of tea -- green, black and oolong -- and all are made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant.
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A healthy diet includes the basics of protein, fats and carbohydrates, which are called macronutrients. The U.S. Department of Agriculture makes specific recommendations about the amounts of each macronutrient you should eat, depending upon your age.
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Genital warts or genital herpes is commonly caused by herpes simplex virus 2, usually shortened to HSV2. It is considered a sexually transmitted disease and characterized by recurrent infections. Research indicates lysine might be helpful as treatment.
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The thyroid gland is an important part of the body’s regulatory mechanisms; thyroid problems can affect everything from body temperature to appetite to the pulse. Thyroid disease can include high levels of thyroid hormones and low levels -- each causes different symptoms.
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Most fruits and vegetables are both pretty and nourishing. A plump tomato on the vine is an invitation — to make salsa, create a salad or liven up a sandwich. While it’s still on the vine, most people would undoubtedly think of that tomato as alive, but in fact, even after picking, fruits and vegetables remain alive.
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Cranberry juice seems like a healthy drink, rich in antioxidants and vitamins. In most cases, drinking cranberry juice will not cause any health problems, but there is one situation in which cranberry juice may be dangerous.
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A dinner plate may contain both a salad and cooked vegetables in addition to a protein such as fish or chicken, and perhaps a serving of rice.
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Biologically speaking, beans are legumes, meaning they are the seed or fruit of a pod. But beyond the bean's official status, humans tend to use them in one of two ways -- as a vegetable or as a protein. How you classify them in your diet is primarily a matter of where you get your protein.
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