You may know about carbs, protein and fat, but you may not understand the importance of each one in your diet. As macronutrients, carbs, protein and fat are the substances in food that your body needs in the greatest quantities.
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Your gut is teeming with bacteria -- but it's not all bad. Probiotics are a source of good bacteria, and including them in your diet can help improve the ratio of good to bad bacteria. For men, these friendly bacteria may help alleviate gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome.
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Drinking fresh juice every day for 30 days has its benefits, unless that's the only thing you're consuming. Most 30-day juice diets involve you fasting on juice alone to either help you lose weight or detox your body. You certainly will lose weight subsisting on a juice-only diet, but it's not the healthiest way to go.
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Not everyone on a liquid diet wants to lose weight. If you've just had oral surgery, have to follow a liquid diet due to difficulty chewing or swallowing, or find it easier to drink your food rather than eat it, you may be having a hard time getting enough calories to maintain your weight.
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It's sweet and spicy, and a delicious way to start and end the day. And, according to the LoveToKnow website, proponents of the honey and cinnamon detox diet claim it helps prevent the accumulation of fat.
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A therapeutic diet is a medically prescribed eating plan recommended as a mode of treatment for a chronic disease. It usually requires you to eliminate or limit certain types of foods, eat more of certain types of foods, change the consistency of your foods or alter your eating pattern.
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Whether you like to make them a creamy addition to your soup or add them to rice for color and sweetness, you can't go wrong including split peas in your diet. Split peas contain a variety of nutrients and are also protein rich.
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It's hard to go to The Cheesecake Factory and not get cheesecake. So, if you're counting carbs, you'll be happy to know that this chain restaurant offers a low-carb cheesecake so dieters can still enjoy what is otherwise the most off-limits of all decadent desserts.
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Rice is the staple grain in the diet of half the world's population, according to the International Rice Research Institute. When it comes to rice options, basmati rice in its whole-grain form may be one of the better choices.
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If you're looking for a way to jazz up your fruit salad, consider adding cubes of yellow watermelon. It's sweeter than its red-fleshed cousin, but just as juicy and thirst quenching.
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You may wonder whether liquor is off the list when you're trying to lose weight. Alcohol has 7 calories per gram, which is more calorie-dense than protein and carbs, so it's wise to limit your intake. But certain liquors make better choices than others when you're counting calories.
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Although magnesium is found in a variety of different foods, many Americans may not be getting enough of it in their diet, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Every organ in your body needs magnesium to function properly, and the mineral plays an essential role in energy production.
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Fluid in the lungs may not make you think about your heart, but congestive heart failure is the most common cause of the buildup of fluids in your lungs, also known as pulmonary edema.
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Belly flab, spare tire, middle-aged spread. It goes by many names, but the fat that lies under your belly and surrounds your intestines is also referred to as omental or visceral fat by health professionals.
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Drinking water is good for your health, but the water therapy diet is a fad diet promoted as a cleanse or detox. The diet does not restrict what you eat, making it a healthier option than most fad diets.
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Even though many people with diabetes struggle to lose weight, some may have the desire to gain. Supplements may help you get the calories you need to gain the weight.
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During pregnancy, you need a greater amounts of vitamins and minerals, and your doctor may prescribe a prenatal multivitamin to help make sure you meet your needs. Materna is a brand of prenatal multivitamin.
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Boba, or “boba pearls” or “tapioca balls” as they’re commonly called, is a key ingredient of the popular Asian drink boba tea, which was reportedly invented in the 1980s in Taiwan.
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While you might let a bout of diarrhea run its course, you may consider home remedies to help stop the loose, watery stools. There is some evidence that nutmeg may help alleviate diarrhea caused by rotavirus.
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When you're trying to manage your blood sugar, the American Diabetes Association encourages eating more non-starchy vegetables because they're low in calories and carbohydrates. Eating more onions might also help improve your blood sugar levels.
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