How does the food we eat give us energy? From the anti-inflammatory benefits of a garlic-rich diet to the digestive impact of oatmeal and berries, understanding nutrient synergy is the foundation of an effective detox diet.
If you're reading the ingredient list on the food you eat, you may notice a host of ingredients -- such as sodium nitrate -- that don't sound like something in your kitchen cupboard. This food additive is used to add flavor and color and to prolong the shelf life of food.
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What you used to eat may have contributed to your high cholesterol, but what you eat now can help lower your numbers. High cholesterol affects one-third of U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and is a risk factor for heart disease.
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The teen years for a boy are marked by growth spurts, reproductive maturity and cognitive transformations. A teen boy needs all the vitamins to achieve full growth potential.
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If you're struggling during your workout, you might consider adding a supplement such as BSN N.O.-XPLODE. Taken before your workout, this supplement is supposed to improve your energy and end results, according to the BSN website. Consult your doctor before adding any dietary supplements to your diet.
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Like a column in a building, your spine is responsible for supporting the weight of your body. Over time, this job begins to take its toll on the discs, the firm cushions that separate your vertebrae -- the bones that make up your spine.
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Malt vinegar does more than pucker up your taste buds. It offers nutritional benefits too. It's a fermented food made by introducing a bacteria to barley syrup, which turns the sugar into an acid.
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So you're a regular coffee drinker who's considering a low-carb diet. Better weigh that decision carefully over your next Venti Bold because the diet recommends you limit your java intake. According to the Atkins website, caffeine in coffee may lower your blood sugar or increase food cravings.
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As your doctor suggested, you're eating a healthy diet to help get your blood cholesterol numbers down. While you might enjoy eating more fruits, vegetables and grains, you want to eat a little meat and fish, too.
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While a poor diet can affect the health of your hair, there's no one food or drink that can help it grow faster. However, there is evidence that lysine and vitamin B-6 may be beneficial, so including drinks rich in these nutrients may help hair health and growth.
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Before bakers discovered the power of yeast, bread was made unleavened, which means it did not rise. While you may think of matzo when someone says unleavened bread, pita bread and tortillas are also unleavened bread products.
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Upper abdominal pain can be a symptom of any number of different things, but if it's accompanied by yellowing of the skin, dark urine and pale poop, you may be dealing with a blocked bile duct. Bile is a substance made in your liver that helps you digest fat.
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Celebrities, co-workers and your Aunt Betty all want to detox on fruits and veggies to rid their bodies of toxins. But your body doesn't need a special diet that involves severely restricting food intake to rid itself of toxic substances -- it does this naturally every day.
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Weight-loss diets like the grapefruit and boiled egg diet can help you lose weight fast, but you may struggle to keep it off.
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Both L-glutamic acid and L-glutamine are amino acids. And while their names sound similar, and they both come from the same family of amino acids known as the glutamates, they are different.
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Whether the abdominal pressure you feel when you're bloated is caused by excess gas or fluid retention, finding ways to relieve it can really make a difference in your day.
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Normally, your kidneys are able to get rid of uric acid in your blood. But some people either produce too much uric acid or can't get rid of it fast enough, leading to higher blood levels and illness such as kidney disease or a painful form of arthritis called gout.
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Meal-replacement diets using shakes can help make losing those unwanted pounds a little easier. If you have a difficult time tolerating milk, you may think these types of shakes and diets are out of the question. But there are lactose-free options that can help you lose, too.
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There is no specific minimalist diet, but as a lifestyle, minimalism takes into account food choices and diet. Minimalism is about living as simply as possible and focusing on what's most important. It's a belief that's aimed at promoting the positive.
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You know eating right is good for your health, but without digestive enzymes you wouldn't be able to get all the good stuff food has to offer.
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You may feel as though a wheat allergy is a tough one to manage, considering that wheat ranks as the most predominant grain in the United States. But there are a number of alternative grains that you can substitute for wheat, including ones that make good wheat-free cereal and bread options.
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