Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Going on a low-carb diet can greatly limit the type and amount of foods you can eat, but this doesn't necessarily mean that you'll need to give up yogurt. If you choose a version of the low-carb diet with an induction phase, you may have to wait until the next phase, however, to get your yogurt fix.
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The grapefruit and apple cider vinegar combo diet involves consuming these two items mixed together, either in the form of a beverage or a pill.
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Squid, also called calamari, is one of the types of seafood with the lowest levels of mercury contamination, making it a potentially healthy choice. It's also an environmentally friendly seafood option.
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The family-favorite spaghetti and meatballs can contain a reasonable amount of calories for a meal if you watch your portion size. Fill your whole plate with this dish, however, and you may wind up getting more than half of your recommended calories for the day.
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Most people are familiar with the concept that if you eat less, you'll lose weight; however, you don't want to take the idea too far. While it's possible to survive for days without actually eating as long as you continue to drink water, a fast this long can damage your body; plus, it will slow your metabolism.
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Eating large amounts of highly processed foods may increase your risk for weight gain, according to a study published in "Health Economics" in February 2011. One way to limit the amount of processed foods you eat -- and generally eat healthier -- is to try the No White Foods Diet.
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You can add more flavor to your mixed drinks by using flavored vodkas without worrying about increasing the drinks' calorie content. Choosing a light vodka can decrease the calories even more. Don't forget that any mixers you add, such as soda or fruit juice, will further increase the calories in your drink.
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A slice of warm, buttered toast can really hit the spot at breakfast. Although toasting bread doesn't have a large effect on the amount of essential nutrients in the bread, it does cause some chemical changes that affect how healthy the bread is. Lightly toasted bread is a better choice than darker toast.
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Dried fruits provide essential nutrients including fiber, potassium, folate and vitamins A and C. They are also good sources of a type of antioxidant called polyphenols. Some people may worry about the high sugar content of dried fruit, however, which may keep them from including these nutritious fruits in their diet.
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Taco salads are often served in crispy fried tortilla bowls and loaded with tasty toppings, including meat, cheese and sour cream. Unfortunately, this salad can end up being very high in calories and fat.
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While vegetable pizzas are more nutritious than meat pizzas, especially if you get a pizza with a whole-wheat crust, they can still contain a lot of calories. Choose a thin-crust pizza to save calories, or make your pizza at home for more control over the ingredients -- and thus the calories of the resulting pizza.
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Beverages can play a role in your weight loss efforts, with some adding calories to your daily totals and making weight loss more difficult, and some providing a calorie-free way to rehydrate.
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Smoothies can be a healthy breakfast or snack food. Depending on the ingredients, they can also be high in calories. You can make a basic banana smoothie with yogurt, milk and banana, or add other ingredients to increase the nutrient content and vary the flavor.
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Cheeseburgers are an indulgence, but knowing how many calories they contain can help you fit them into your diet occasionally. This is easiest to do if you opt for a small regular cheeseburger instead of a large double cheeseburger.
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Soups can be a nutritious way to start off a meal, helping to fill you up so you eat fewer calories overall during your meal. Unlike most types of liquids, soups are actually as filling as solid foods, according to a study published in "Physiology & Behavior" in January 2005.
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Hot flashes typically occur in women beginning to go through menopause as their hormone levels change, with approximately 85 percent of women experiencing these unpleasant symptoms at some point.
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If you're looking for a low-calorie meal, you probably want to avoid lasagna. Most versions are loaded with meat and cheese, causing them to be high in both fat and calories. Restaurant versions tend to be among the worst offenders, but some homemade versions can be just as bad.
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Mussels by themselves are very nutritious and filled with essential nutrients. They aren't very high in calories if you steam them, which is one of the more typical ways to prepare these shellfish. Cooking them in a cream sauce or stuffing them, however, will greatly increase their calorie content.
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Lectins, a type of protein found in many plant foods, can cause damage to the lining of your gastrointestinal tract or your organs and interfere with metabolism when consumed in large amounts, according to a study published in "Toxicon" in September 2004. However, they may also have some health benefits.
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From the name, you might think that spinach dip is a healthy, low-calorie choice. Take a close look at the ingredients list, however, and you'll realize this dip can pack a lot of calories.
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