Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that has several physiological effects on the body. Found naturally in citrus fruits, green vegetables and tomatoes, vitamin C helps form cartilage, bone and collagen. Vitamin C also has antioxidant properties, protecting cells from free radicals.
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A rib eye is a cut of beef taken from the rib section of the cow, while a sirloin is taken from the rear back portion. Both cuts are high in protein, fat, and several vitamins and minerals.
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A cappuccino is made with espresso, milk and foam. The drink can be served hot or cold and mixed with a variety of flavors. A French vanilla cappuccino is usually made with either a flavored powder or syrup.
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The body needs protein to build new cellular tissue, restore damaged tissue and prevent tissue breakdown during physical activity. All meat products contain protein, and most deli meats supply a fair amount of this nutrient per serving.
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"The most important goal for weight loss is to achieve a negative calorie balance. ... The focus is on calories," says Kristin Reimers, Ph.D., in her chapter on nutrition in the National Strength and Conditioning Association's "Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning." However, Jane E.
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Your body needs a blend of carbohydrates, protein and fat to fuel its physical activity and metabolic needs. While there is no perfect balance for everyone, the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine provides a range of your total caloric intake that is acceptable for each nutrient.
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As some of the adverse health effects of butter and tropical oils become more apparent, alternative products become more attractive. Avocado oil is the natural fat extracted from the fruit of the avocado tree.
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Carbohydrates are macronutrients that play a vital role in supplying your body with the energy it needs to support its daily functions. Your body needs about twice the amount of carbohydrates as it does fat, and about three times that of protein.
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Chicken offers a rich source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. It tends to be a bit lower in fat and saturated fat than red meat, but with a similar protein content. The breast is the leanest cut of the chicken, and it contains the least amount of sodium and cholesterol.
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Whey is a liquid by-product made during the production of dairy products such as cheese. Fitness companies use whey as an ingredient in muscle-building formulas because of its high-quality protein. Research has demonstrated that a well-timed protein supplement following a workout can enhance muscle growth.
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Fat is often viewed negatively by dieters because of its influence on weight gain and cardiovascular disease. Fat contains 9 calories per 1 g, while the other two macronutrients -- protein and carbohydrates -- contain just 4.
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Hotdogs as we typically know them are a carryover from the German "frankfurters," or pork sausages served in a bun. Hotdogs are now available in beef, beef and pork mixtures and even turkey or chicken. The classic pork hotdog is a blend of pork, fat and grain-based fillers.
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Wheat and corn are natural plant foods that offer an abundance of nutritional value. You can find several varieties of both wheat and corn. Wheat typically undergoes an elaborate milling process in which much of the nutritional value is eliminated, while corn can vary in nutritional value based on species and size.
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Cashews are legumes and contain an abundance of nutritional benefits, including all three macronutrients -- carbohydrates, protein and fat -- and numerous vitamins and minerals. As their name suggests, salted cashews contain more sodium than raw cashews, which can be a nutritional disadvantage.
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Wasabi peas are a popular Japanese-inspired snack made from dried peas and flavored with wasabi, a condiment made from cabbage, horseradish and mustard. Raw green peas offer a substantial amount of nutritional value, and retain much of this nutrition in their dehydrated, wasabi-flavored form.
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Carbohydrates and lipids are both macronutrients and provide several key functions to the human body. These nutrients have similar chemical structures and the body uses carbohydrates and lipids in similar ways.
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The DASH diet is an acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Following this diet can help lower blood pressure, coronary disease risk and risk of stroke by 5 to 8 percent in individuals with hypertension, according to "Essentials of Exercise Physiology."
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Almond milk is made from ground almonds, and people often prefer it to cow's milk because of its lower fat, saturated fat and cholesterol content. Almond milk is often free of lactose, the natural sugar found in milk products that results in digestive problems for a number of individuals.
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Minerals play vital roles in the regulation of enzymes, hormones and the function of vitamins. Calcium and magnesium are both major minerals, or those that your body requires in excess of 100 mg each day.
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Caffeine is a mild stimulant that sparks the body's natural "fight or flight" response. Caffeine causes the adrenal gland to secrete fluid, which is why you feel a sudden rush after drinking a cup of coffee.
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