Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Fruit offers fiber, vitamins and minerals, but it can also contain a high number of calories. One serving equals 1 cup of fruit, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Choose wisely to enjoy a healthy snack without taking in too many calories.
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When it comes to condiments, you have a lot of choices -- but many of them are high in fat and calories and low in nutritional value or flavor. One option, Dijon mustard, which originally hails from Dijon, France, might not have a lot of nutrients, but it does pack a wallop of sharp flavor for very few calories.
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USDA's ChooseMyPlate.gov recommends eating between 5 and 8 ounces of grains per day, depending on your age and gender, with at least half of those being whole-grain options. One-half cup of cooked pasta equals one serving or 1 ounce of grains.
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With piles of cheese, fat-laden refried beans and baskets of fried tortilla chips at every turn, a Mexican restaurant may seem like an unlikely place to order a healthy meal.
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If you just turned the big 5-0, you might wonder if your nutritional needs are going to change during this new decade of your life. You're on the precipice of needing fewer calories -- at 51, your caloric needs decrease by 200 calories a day.
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Although you can experience acid reflux and gas separately, both of them occurring together indicate gastroesophageal reflux disease, says Harvard Medical School. GERD occurs when the muscles of the lower esophagus loosen slightly, allowing stomach acid or digestive juice to return to the esophagus after swallowing.
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Between the vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pains -- all typical symptoms of food poisoning -- the thought of eating anything can be unappealing. However, you need to keep your strength up and stay hydrated, despite the way you're feeling.
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Better known as essential fatty acids, or EFAs, Vitamin F is composed of two types of fatty acids: linoleic and alpha-linolenic. The body cannot produce EFAs by itself, so you have to get them from food sources where they are known as unsaturated fatty acids or polyunsaturated fatty acids.
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Taking too much of anything -- even when it's as healthy as vitamins -- can cause problems. Although some vitamins are relatively harmless in unlimited quantities because your body excretes the excess, others can only be taken in limited amounts before you risk harming your health.
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When it comes to running a marathon, your nutrition plan is just as important as your training regimen. The food eat you provides the energy your body needs to keep going, even when it seems like you'll never get past mile 20.
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Whether you're on a liquid diet for a medical condition or procedure or because you hope it will help you lose weight, it can be tricky to get started and stay on this eating plan. A liquid diet consists of foods that are only liquid or become liquid at room temperature, such as strained soups, soups and ice pops.
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The effervescent nature of sparkling water makes for a refreshing beverage and a healthier alternative to sugary soda. In fact, it's so reminiscent of soda, due to the carbonation, that you might wonder if there are any detrimental side effects.
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Whether the picky eater in your family is a finicky toddler, a headstrong teenager or perhaps even yourself, everyone needs to eat a balanced, healthy dinner.
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