Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, especially when eaten immediately after harvest. The longer vegetables sit on store shelves or in your refrigerator, the more vitamins and minerals they lose.
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Strawberries, bananas, caramels, coconut balls -- just about anything you can imagine becomes sweeter when you dip it in chocolate. Sometimes after storage, dipping chocolate that was once glossy and enticing develops a white to gray coating that looks anything but appetizing.
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Wrapped around your windpipe on all three sides is a butterfly-shaped gland called the thyroid. This tiny gland has huge responsibilities such as controlling your body temperature, metabolism and the production of vital hormones.
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Red meat contains proteins and vitamins that your body needs to function efficiently, but the Mayo Clinic explains that eating red meat can increase your chances of developing certain cancers.
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If you enjoy the taste of a raw-egg protein shake before or after your workout, it is important to understand the health risks involved with eating raw eggs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that consuming uncooked eggs puts a person at risk of acquiring salmonella.
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Coughing, sneezing, runny nose, congestion, headache and sore throat are all symptoms of the common cold. According to PubMed Health, approximately 1 billion colds strike Americans every year. If you are one of them, sit tight. A cold can linger for up to 14 days and for several of those days you may also have a fever.
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The health uses of flax date back to ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire. According to Purdue University, retailers sell flax in three different forms. Whole flaxseeds sell in bulk and flaxseed oil, also known as linseed oil, is available in capsules or bottles.
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Vinegar has antiseptic properties that can kill germs and relieve pain, according to Bonnie K. McMillen, R.N., B.S.N., college health nurse at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. If you are experiencing pain from a sunburn, you may want to reach for a bottle of vinegar to soothe your discomfort.
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