Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Nearly all biological functions are dependent upon the acidity or alkalinity of the liquid environment. pH is a measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution where a pH of 7 is neutral, less than 7 is acidic and greater than 7 is alkaline or basic.
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Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is a naturally occurring vitamin that you need for a number of bodily functions. Vitamin C is important for bone, muscle, cartilage and vascular health.
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Vitamins are biological nutrients that are required for a number of cellular and tissue-specific processes in your body. Vitamins are primarily attained from your dietary intake, with different vitamins originating from different types of food sources.
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Excessive alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk in a number of health complications including high blood pressure, and heart and liver disease. However, when alcohol is consumed in moderation, especially red wine, there may be some health-related protective benefits.
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Fish are a nutritious source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to promote a healthy cardiovascular system and reduce the risk of heart disease. As an alternative to fish consumption, omega-3 fatty acids and other fish oils can be extracted from fish products and offered as fish oil supplements.
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Coconut oil is extracted from the fruit of coconut palm trees. The oil has many different applications, including medicinal, industrial and food preparation. People use coconut oil for cooking and nutritional fat in tropical climates where palm trees and coconuts are indigenous.
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Peripheral neuropathy is damage that occurs to your peripheral nerves, resulting in pain, tingling numbness or a burning sensation. Neuropathy usually begins at the end of your longest nerves, which are in your feet and hands.
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Potassium benzoate (PB), also known as benzoic acid (reference 2), is a food preservative often used as a substitute for Sodium benzoate in diabetic and low-sodium foods (reference 1).
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Heartburn, also known as acid reflux, is the result of the reverse flow of acidic stomach contents back into your esophagus. Heartburn causes a mild to severe burning sensation in your throat or your chest.
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