Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Some people try cleanses, also called detox diets, in the hopes of eliminating toxins in their body or losing weight. However, according to a review article published in December 2015 in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, very little evidence supports detox diets for either of these purposes.
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Sodium cyclamate is an artificial sweetener that's 30 times as sweet as sugar. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned it in 1969 due to concerns about its safety after an animal study showed a potential increased risk for cancer.
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Eating foods that contain saponins, a group of chemicals found mainly in plants, may help you lower your risk for high cholesterol and cancer and help you control your blood sugar, according to an article published in the "Journal of Medicinal Food" in 2004.
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Glycerin, also called glycerol, is sometimes added to foods to help thicken them, to control their moisture level or to stabilize them if they contain a mix of water and oil. It's mainly used in processed foods and sweets and is generally regarded as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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The idea behind the Acid Alkaline Diet has been around since the 1930s. Whether the food you eat makes a significant difference in your body's overall acidity level is a subject of controversy, although foods do have either an acid-forming or alkaline-forming effect.
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A number of factors can cause bloating during menopause. You may be bloated because of dietary issues -- such as consuming too much salt or eating your food too quickly -- or because of other potentially more serious issues.
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Calcium ascorbate combines calcium and vitamin C in one supplement, with each 1,000-milligram supplement providing approximately 900 milligrams of vitamin C and 100 milligrams of calcium.
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Planning a diet to minimize constipation and gas can be tricky, because many of the foods that can help with constipation may increase your risk for gas. The foods that cause gas vary, with some affecting certain people but not others.
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The chlorine you get through your diet is mostly in the form of chloride, most of which comes from the amount of salt, or sodium chloride, you eat. Because people often get too much salt, they usually get plenty of chloride to meet their body's needs.
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Redotex is a Mexican diet supplement that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned due to safety concerns. It is sold by doctors in Mexico and through third-party distributors online.
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Mucus is necessary in small amounts for helping trap dirt and germs, which are then moved to the back of your throat and swallowed. Sometimes, such as when you have a cold or infection, you may have more mucus than normal or thicker mucus than normal, which makes it more noticeable.
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Cooking any type of food, including potatoes, could lead to vitamin losses. Choosing the proper preparation method for your potatoes can help you minimize these losses so you get the most vitamins from each serving you eat.
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Proponents of the Acid Alkaline Diet recommend eating at least 80 percent alkaline foods, such as sweet potatoes, and no more than 20 percent acid-forming foods to help your body maintain a healthy pH level. The idea is that eating too many acid-forming foods makes your blood more acidic and causes health problems.
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Getting too much sugar in your diet may increase your risk for cavities and obesity, so the American Heart Association recommends trying to minimize the amount of sugar you add to your diet. But after some types of workouts, foods high in sugar, such as sports drinks, may be beneficial in moderation.
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The daily limit for carbohydrates on a low-carb diet can range anywhere from 20 grams to 90 grams, depending on the diet plan and the phase of the diet a person is following.
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Meatloaf, traditionally made with ground beef or a mix of ground beef, pork and veal, is often too high in fat and sodium to be considered healthy.
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Understanding which foods in each food group are lowest in calories per serving can help you plan filling meals while on a weight-loss diet. Foods high in water or fiber tend to be lower in calories per gram.
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Foods that are low in carbohydrates aren't necessarily low in calories as well, but understanding which foods from different food groups fit best into both categories may make it a bit easier to lose weight.
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An eggplant dish such as eggplant Parmesan, which is breaded and fried and smothered in cheese, isn't particularly healthy, but eggplant can be part of a nutritious meal if you cook it in more healthful ways.
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Mangoes provide significant amounts of folate and vitamins A, B-6 and C, making them a nutritious fruit choice. Although they aren't a weight-loss miracle food, eating more of these and other fruits may help you reach your weight-loss goals a little sooner because of their high fiber content and low-energy density.
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