Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Calcium is a mineral that is necessary for the growth and development of the fetus during pregnancy. Low amounts of maternal calcium can result in pregnancy and developmental complications in the fetus.
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The nutritional values of pork and beef are very similar, so the choice between them for most people is based on flavor. Both pork and beef ribs can come from several different cuts of meat, and ribs can be prepared in numerous ways.
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Hamburgers are one of the most popular foods in America and, according to National Public Radio, Americans consume about 14 billion burgers each year. You cannot drive through your local town without finding at least one fast food hamburger restaurant, and hamburgers are a staple at most summertime barbeques.
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is known as a silent killer because it often provides no warning signs or symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hypertension affects 31.3 percent of adults in the United States.
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Caffeine and taurine are two popular ingredients used in energy drinks which are growing in popularity in the United States, particularly among college students and adolescents.
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According to CBS News, caffeine is America’s fuel. More than 50 percent of Americans drink three to four cups of coffee a day, which works out to more than 330 million cups. But that’s just coffee.
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Vitamin D deficiency is becoming a widespread health concern in America. According to a 2009 report published in the “Archives of Internal Medicine,” 77 percent of Americans are estimated to be vitamin D-deficient. Because of this, many Americans are turning to vitamin D supplements.
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Caffeine is a natural substance that is found in many products such as coffee, tea and chocolate, but it is also used as an additive for many different pain medications. According to the Cleveland Clinic, adding caffeine to pain analgesics can make pain pills work 40 percent more effectively.
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Your kidneys are bean-shaped organs which are essentially the colander of the body. Their function is to filter waste products and excess water from your blood.
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Anticoagulants, or blood thinners such as warfarin, are prescribed for patients with various heart conditions such as replacement valves and high blood pressure, and those at risk of stroke.
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When you don't get enough of the nutrients you need for good health, you run the risk of becoming malnourished. These nutrients include proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals.
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Turmeric is a bright yellow spice often used in Asian cooking. Turmeric contains the active ingredient curcumin, which is an antioxidant that demonstrates anti-inflammatory properties in conditions such as arthritis, muscle sprains and other injuries.
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Joint pain, also known as arthritis or arthralgia, affects people all over the world and can be caused by many different injuries, diseases and infections.
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Vitamin D and Vitamin D deficiency has become a hot topic among researchers and physicians over the past decade. According to many different studies, vitamin D has been linked not only to bone health, but to the prevention of diseases such as autoimmune diseases, certain cancers, obesity and cardiovascular disease.
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If you suffer from high blood pressure and have been prescribed Toprol, or metoprolol tartrate, there are some things you will need to consider. As with any medication, there are always possible side effects or interactions with other drugs, foods or vitamins and minerals.
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As many as 77 percent of Americans are vitamin-D deficient, according to a 2009 report in the “Archives of Internal Medicine.
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The maximum vitamin D daily dosage recommended is a hot topic among physicians and researchers, with many giving different recommendations.
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