Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Benzoic acid is a derivative of benzene, also known as sodium benzoate or the salt of benzoic acid. The acid is a preservative and examples of foods that contain high amounts of this salt include sauces and pickles.
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Dehydroepiandrosterone is a hormone naturally synthesized by your body. Manufacturers can also synthetically produce DHEA from chemicals found in wild yam and soy. This does not, however, mean that your body can make DHEA from wild yam or soy. Therefore, eating these foods will not increase your DHEA levels.
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Monosodium glutamate, also known as MSG or sodium glutamate, is a sodium salt of the non-essential amino acid glutamic acid. MSG occurs naturally in many foods and scientists originally extracted this sodium salt from seaweed.
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Calcium caseinate is a protein derived from the casein in milk. The food industry commonly uses calcium caseinate in powders that require a rapid dispersion in water, such as instant cream soups and coffee creamers.
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Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound used as both a calcium supplement and an antacid. The absorption of this type of calcium depends on the pH level in your stomach. Your body constantly breaks down and rebuilds itself requiring a continual intake of minerals such as calcium.
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When we hear the word chlorophyll, we typically think back to our school days spent in science class. Back then, you learned that chlorophyll collects light from the sun to make energy in plants, and it’s also what gives plants their beautiful green color.
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Cardamom is a spice mostly used in foods. However, several eastern cultures also use cardamom in teas. Cardamom has an extremely strong scent that typically overwhelms other spices. This strong scent comes from the oils present in the spice’s seeds.
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Krill oil is an alternative to fish oil that comes from krill. Krill are shrimp-like crustaceans that live in the Antarctic Ocean. Krill oil contains omega-3 fatty acids have many benefits and because the body does not make omega-3s, and these omega-3s have several benefits to your overall health.
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Lecithin is a fatty substance found in plants and produced naturally in your body. You can consume lecithin from both plant and animal sources and from lecithin supplements. Your body requires lecithin to function properly, and as such, lecithin serves several important functions that contribute to your overall health.
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P.F. Chang's China Bistro offers lunch and dinner menus inspired by five culinary regions of China. P.F Chang’s menu includes several starters, soups, salads, sides, lunch bowls, chicken, duck, beef, pork, lamb and seafood options.
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