Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Side effects of bad nutrition don't happen overnight. They develop over time from eating a diet lacking in vital nutrients and making poor lifestyle choices. The good news is you can make changes before it's too late.
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Eating foods that are easy to digest and absorb can provide relief if you suffer from heartburn, ulcers or nausea; have gastroenteritis or dyspepsia; or are recovering from stomach or intestinal surgery.
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Vitamin P is a rarely used collective term for a plant classification known as flavonoids, or bioflavonoids -- the terms more commonly used. Flavonoids are pigments that produce yellow or red-blue coloring in plants. Along with color, they provide plants with protection from attacks from insects, fungi and microbes.
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The fruit of the prickly pear cactus, known by the name cactus pear and prickly pear, is oval with a reddish-purple color. Also known as "tuna," the fruit ripens in late summer and early fall and has a granular consistency with a flavor reminiscent of watermelon.
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Molybdenum, an essential mineral, plays an important role in your body's biological functions. Although this trace mineral is available in liquid and capsule form, food is the main source for most people.
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Burdock root, scientifically referred to as arctium lappa, has been used for centuries in Europe, North America and Asia as a digestive treatment and a diuretic. More recently it's been used to treat chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and AIDS.
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Wheatgrass is a nutrient-packed member of the cereal grass family, which includes rye, barley and oats. Wheatgrass powder is made by freeze-drying, oven-drying or air-drying fresh wheatgrass.
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Sauerkraut and its juices are made from naturally fermented cabbage. In this ancient method of food preservation, dry salt is added to shredded cabbage, which causes the cabbage to release juice containing lactic acid, preserving the cabbage.
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Your body needs both calcium and iron to maintain optimum health -- and some foods, such as oysters, contain both. Consuming calcium and iron in a way that ensures adequate absorption, however, can be tricky. According to an editorial in "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,"
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Curcumin, the substance that imparts a golden color to the spice turmeric, plays a starring role in several global cuisines. It's also known for its therapeutic properties.
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After hiking all day, a hearty meal cooked over a campfire is comforting and satisfying. Preparing the meal, however, is often time-consuming and inconvenient, especially when you're tired after a long day.
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Although dandelions grow wild, and gardeners consider the plant to be a nuisance, dandelion is one of the most nutrient-rich herbs in the plant kingdom. Because of dandelion's versatility, many cultures have used its roots and leaves for centuries to treat medical conditions and for culinary purposes.
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A type of black tea, orange pekoe refers to the tea's high quality, not its flavor. Leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant are harvested and fermented, which results in black tea's color. The three grades of black tea are orange pekoe, pekoe and souchong.
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If you're a fan of garlic, there's good news for you -- and your brain. Garlic, also known as Allium sativum, is full of healthful benefits. This pungent herb has been used in cooking and for medicinal purposes for thousands of years.
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Indian cuisine, known for its spices, chutneys and curries, is also a gold mine of fiber-rich foods. Because of its variety of ingredients and appealing flavors, it's a good choice for both vegetarians and meat eaters.
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Sipping black tea with a little dairy or soy milk is the way millions of people start their day. Each of these ingredients is packed with powerful health benefits. The idea that milk or soy milk may reduce the potential benefits in black tea, however, continues to be a topic of debate.
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Eating a nutrient-poor diet is a lifestyle choice than can have dire health consequences. On the other hand, a balanced diet furnishes your body with a variety of foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, lean meat, poultry, nuts, legumes and unsaturated fats.
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Although the composition of all salt types is 60 percent chloride and 40 percent sodium, the overall mineral content of salt can vary. Sea salt contains an abundance of minerals, which are chemical elements required by all living organisms.
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A balanced diet provides your body with the vital nutrients it needs to build and maintain healthy cells, tissues and organs, which are crucial for proper growth and development.
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Naturally smoked oysters packed in olive oil not only make a delicious treat, but also pack a nutritional punch. Raw, fresh oysters are typically steamed then smoked to enhance the flavor.
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