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.
An inside round, also called a top round, is an affordable cut of beef with plenty of juiciness and flavor. With just 153 calories and 4.2 grams of fat in a 3-ounce serving, this type of meat is among the leaner cuts, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of red meat without the excess.
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Protein powder is frequently marketed to athletes, weight lifters and those looking to shape up and build muscle. Often containing whey, wheat and soy, protein powder is mixed into drinks and taken as an over the counter protein supplement.
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While green vegetables such as bok choy provide your body with many essential vitamins and nutrients, even healthy foods should be eaten in moderation.
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Gastritis can wreak havoc on your stomach, causing uncomfortable symptoms such as hiccups, heartburn and nausea. If left untreated, this condition can literally eat away the lining of your stomach and cause painful peptic ulcers.
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Toor dal is also sometimes referred to as lentils or split pigeon peas. This traditional Indian dish is often served with rich spices over rice, and is a staple in many Indian restaurants and households.
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According to the National Dietetic Association, hot dogs contain somewhere between 10 to 15 fat grams. If you're trying to limit fatty foods, you can use fat-free or low-fat hot dogs instead, which contain about 2 to 6 fat grams.
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During pregnancy, you generally need a little more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamins and nutrients to make sure your baby grows healthy and strong. This doesn't mean extra servings of junk food, however. While your child grows, you need to feed yourself nutritious meals.
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Vitamin B-12 is just one of the many vitamins your body needs to stay healthy and function properly, and it plays an essential role in nerve and neurological function. If you're not getting enough of this important vitamin, your body will let you know, often through pain in the legs or other extremities.
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Blood type diets gained popularity in America due in large part to naturopathic physician and founder of the Institute for Human Individuality Peter J. D'Adamo, N.D. D'Adamo's bestselling books, including "Eat Right 4 Your Type" and "Live Right 4 Your Type" promote specific diets based on blood type to improve health.
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