Vitamins may not fill up your stomach physically, but some of them do play a role in regulating your appetite. Making sure you meet your daily vitamin needs may help keep hunger at bay when you're following a lower-calorie diet.
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Exercise is key when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. But when you're making changes to your diet to get to your ideal weight, you may wonder about the best time to eat. Turns out, you need to eat both before and after your workout to get the most benefits.
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Yes, they're both B vitamins. Yes, they're both needed to make new cells. And yes, not getting enough of either vitamin in your diet can lead to anemia. While there are several similarities between vitamin B-12 and folic acid, there are also a number of differences.
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When it comes to breakfast, cereal seems like a no-brainer. It's quick to make and eat. But you don't have to limit cereal to just breakfast time. Cereal, as long as you choose a healthy variety, makes a good choice even at night, whether you're eating it for dinner or as a snack.
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Miso soup is a Japanese comfort food -- similar to chicken noodle soup in the U.S. Eaten at breakfast, lunch or dinner, this savory soup is made with fermented soy beans and some type of grain, including gluten-containing barley.
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Like many foods, it seems potatoes have fallen into the diet trend trap. While you may be shunning white potatoes in favor of sweet potatoes, both provide essential nutrients your body needs for good health. Comparing the nutrient composition of the two can help you determine how they fit into your meal plan.
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Figs originated in Arabia and grow best in areas with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Although considered a fruit, the fig is actually an inverted flower, and the seeds are the fruit, according to the California Fig Advisory Board.
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The Mayo Clinic is a world-renowned medical facility based in Rochester, Minnesota. While there is an official Mayo Clinic diet, the seven-day version, which is really a 12-day diet, is a low-calorie, food-restricted fad diet that's been denounced by the medical facility.
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When it comes to choosing a healthy fat, olive oil's a good option. It's good for your cholesterol and overall health. But because it's a concentrated source of calories, you may not want to drink it by the cupful. Instead, use it in cooking or add it to your salad for flavor and health.
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Archeologists and historians believe the garden pea originated in either Egypt or China, and it has been a part of the diet for 5,000 years. A starchy vegetable, peas are a good source of energy, fiber, protein and essential vitamins. Including peas as one of your vegetable choices adds a number of benefits.
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If you're having trouble swallowing the usual over-the-counter medicine when dealing with a bout of diarrhea, you may want to consider trying coconut.
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People often turn to fast food because it's quick, convenient and readily available; however, according to information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, frequent fast-food consumption can contribute to weight gain.
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No matter what the diet, to lose weight you need to eat fewer calories than your body burns. A vegetarian Indian diet makes a good choice as far as diets go because it is filled with foods that are rich in nutrients and high in satiating fiber. But, if you're not careful, you can still overdo it with calories.
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If you're experiencing upper-abdominal discomfort that includes nausea or vomiting, you may have a digestive condition known as gastritis. While a bland diet is often recommended to help someone with gastritis manage symptoms, some research indicates that including yogurt with friendly bacteria may also help.
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Eating may be the furthest thing from your mind when your body is withdrawing from alcohol, but alcohol affects how your body metabolizes and utilizes nutrients, making eating an important part of your recovery.
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If your grocery bill is getting out of hand because of the cost of meat, maybe it's time you thought about making some of your meals meatless. Legumes like lentils are not only a cheap source of protein, but are also fat-free, high in fiber and rich in a number of essential nutrients.
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You might grab a Red Bull, Monster Energy or SoBe for a bit of a boost to get you through the day, but these drinks also contain essential nutrients that your body needs for good health.
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What and how much you eat is an important part of the treatment plan for type-2 diabetes. A 1,200-calorie diet can help both men and women lose weight. When you have diabetes, getting to and maintaining a healthy weight makes it easier for you to manage blood sugar, but it does not cure your diabetes.
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Traditionally made from sugar, molasses is a dark liquid that adds a distinct spicy, caramel flavor to the foods it's used in. But if you're looking for something a little different, you may consider trying a molasses made from carob or grapes.
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What you eat and don't eat is an important part of the management plan for those with gout. While there is some preliminary evidence that getting more vitamin C in your diet from foods such as lemon juice may help, it's not a cure for the painful arthritis, and baking soda may worsen your condition.
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