Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Glutinous black rice, also known as sticky black rice, is the unpolished, whole grain of traditional sticky white rice, commonly served in Asian restaurants, especially Thai. Despite its name, the color of the rice is closer to a deep, dark purple.
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Fresh juices and smoothies make a nutritious snack or breakfast, helping you meet your daily fruit recommendation, between 1.5 to 2 cups per day, as set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Blending fruits does not significantly change their nutritional value unless you store the blended drink for an extended period.
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Crisp and refreshing, lettuce might be your first choice for a refreshing and healthy light lunch. It is also a nutritious juicing ingredient.
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Bottled water is increasingly common, with Americans drinking more than 2 billion gallons of it each year. With the large variety of different types of water on the market, it can be confusing to know the difference between one and the other.
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While not common in North American diets, bone gristle -- also referred to as tendon or cartilage -- is often found in Asian and Southeast Asian cuisines. It can be used as a soup or stew ingredient, as a thickener for broths or eaten seasoned on its own.
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Oysters are a delicacy that can be eaten raw or cooked, often used in soups, stews and fish pies. When you can't obtain fresh oysters, canned oysters can step in.
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With its delicate flavor, spinach is a nutrient-rich vegetable that you can add to a range of dishes. Include fully mature leaves or the more tender leaves of baby spinach in sandwiches, lasagna, pizza and salads.
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Sweet and brilliantly orange carrots are delicious cooked or raw. And while you might not think of it at first, fresh juice made from raw carrots is another way to get most of the nutritional benefits of raw carrots in a drinkable format.
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Individuals with GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, experience discomfort when stomach acid rises upward and enters the esophagus. It may also be referred to as heartburn or acid reflux. Ranging from mildly irritating to painful, the burning feeling associated with GERD is often triggered by certain foods.
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Soccer is strenuous and requires a lot of physical stamina, and proper hydration will reduce your risk of injury as well as help you maintain peak fitness levels after the match.
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Lentils are a member of the legume family, and with their small, delicate shape and nutty flavor, they are a versatile bean. You can use lentils in soups, salads or as part of a side dish. Often sold dried, lentils are soaked in water before getting cooked.
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People in the United States drink more than 2 billion gallons of bottled water each year, NYU Langone Medical Center estimates. Bottled water is defined as any water that is sealed in a bottle and intended for human use. However, the bewildering array of options can make things confusing.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends 2 to 3 cups of vegetables per day for adult men and women. Blending fresh vegetables, such as spinach, to make juice is a simple way of meeting your recommended daily vegetable requirement.
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Sardines, with their reputation of having a fishy taste, may be off-putting to some people. However, these small, oily fish are packed with nutrients, including healthy fats. When properly prepared, sardines are cost-effective and flavorful.
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You might shy away from eating a chicken gizzard, thinking it's best left for making gravy for a roasted chicken, but chicken gizzards are rich in nutrients, low in fat and often an inexpensive source of protein. The U.S.
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Depending on what you have eaten, you can feel bloated, even if you haven't eaten a lot of food in one sitting or over the course of a day. Bloating -- a feeling of swelling in your abdomen, chest and hips -- can be caused by a digestive complication or a reaction to a food you ate.
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A plant-derived sweetener, stevia is used as a no-calorie sugar substitute in foods and drinks. Made from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, it is originally from South America, although it is now widely available in grocery stores and health food stores.
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Bloating, that feeling of fullness and swelling, is uncomfortable and can be distressing. While it might seem contradictory, you can usually fix fluid retention in your body by increasing your fluid intake, including drinking more water.
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Kalamata olives are known as a black olive, although they are actually dark purple in color. Native to Greece, Kalamata olives can be eaten plain or chopped up to be used in a dish. Made from fully ripe olives, Kalamata olives are marinated in olive oil or vinegar and are widely available in grocery stores.
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Yucca root, also sometimes spelled "yuca," is known by the names manioc and cassava. Native to South America, this starchy tuber is eaten throughout Latin America, South Asia, the Caribbean and Africa. Used to make tapioca flour, yucca has a texture a little chewier than the potato and a milder taste.
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