Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Mexican tortilla chips are a snack food made from corn tortillas that are cut into wedges, then fried until crisp. A serving of tortilla chips contains a significant amount of calories as well as important vitamins and minerals.
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Used medicinally for centuries in India, neem oil, from the tree of the same name, makes a particularly useful natural pesticide and insect repellant. The oil is frequently used to treat the skin disorder scabies, an infestation of a form of tiny mite called Sarcoptes scabiei.
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Licorice is more than just a flavoring of candy. For hundreds of years the extract of the root of the licorice plant, from which the flavoring is derived, has been used in traditional medicine and continues to be used today for a variety of medicinal applications.
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Glycerin, also referred to as glycerol or glycerine, is a colorless, odorless organic liquid derived from fats and oils. It is thick, with a warm, sweet taste. Glycedrin is used in industrial applications, food preparation and in personal care products.
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Whey powder is a manufactured nutritional supplement and food additive that comes from milk and is used for human and animal consumption. It is a by-product of the manufacture of cheese or casein. Whey powder is high in protein and lactose. Its appearance is creamy white and it has a bland flavor.
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Chinese brown sauce is a thick and savory gravy, made primarily with a meat stock or bouillon, soy sauce, oyster sauce and other seasonings. Thickened with corn starch, the sauce is commonly served on meat and vegetable dishes.
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Sorbet is a frozen confection similar to ice cream, but made without any dairy products. Instead, the dessert is made with sweet syrup made of sugar and water and flavored with fruit juice or puree. The same method used to make ice cream is used to make sorbet.
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Pure water is the foundation on which pH is measured. Without any other constituents, pure water has a pH of exactly 7. Anything above that, and it's alkaline or base. Anything below, and it's acidic.
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Red panax ginseng extractum is the extract of a form of panax ginseng, a perennial plant that grows in Russia, China and Korea. Known as red, panax, Asian or Korean ginseng, it is used as a tonic in traditional herbal medicine. Panax ginseng is one of the most highly studied herbs.
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Petit fours are small multi-layered cakes, typically covered with fondant or a heavy glazed frosting. The pastries are often intricately decorated to resemble a large cake in miniature. High in sugar, carbohydrates and fats, petit fours are a calorie-rich food.
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Honey is a naturally occurring sweetener produced by bees. The bees collect nectar from flowers, regurgitate it, then store the liquid within wax cells in their hive. From there, they dehydrate it to form the thick, sugary syrup called honey.
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Bicarbonate of soda, also called sodium bicarbonate, is more commonly known as baking soda. It is a common item regularly found in kitchens and bathrooms.
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Sunflower seeds come from the large seed heads of sunflower plants. Once seeds are harvested and the shells are removed, only the edible kernel remains, which is a good source of calories from fats, proteins and carbohydrates.
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Corned beef is a cut of meat, usually brisket, that is pickled in a seasoned salt brine and sliced for sandwiches or served as a main course. High in proteins and fats, corn beef is also high in calories.
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Clams are a form of bivalve shellfish that are either caught wild or farmed along the ocean shoreline. Often prepared by steaming, clams have a sweet, salty and slightly chewy flesh that is high in calories, primarily from protein.
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Casein is a protein that makes up approximately 80 percent of the total protein content of cow's milk. Existing as globules within the milk and largely responsible for giving milk its white color, casein precipitates out of solution when heated and then exposed to acid.
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Vegemite is a type of savory yeast extract spread, often eaten on crackers, toast or in sandwiches, particularly in New Zealand and Australia, where it originated. Similar to the British spread Marmite, Vegemite has a milder flavor and a smell sometimes described as being similar to soy sauce.
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Gelatin is a tasteless and colorless protein that is commonly used as a thickening and gelling agent. Made primarily from the connective tissue of animals, gelatin is combined with water and other ingredients, then cooked. As the mixture cools the gelatin sets, forming a solid gel.
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While chemical-based tick repellents, such as those containing DEET, picaradin and permethrin, are approved for use in the United States, concern over the potential side effects of these synthetic products has motivated some parents to seek a natural alternative to protect their children from tick bites.
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Fish, whether from fresh or salt water, is a healthful addition to your diet, providing both protein and important nutrients. Fish, however, spoils quickly when it is improperly stored.
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