Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Monosodium glutamate is an additive used to enhance the flavor of your food. This white substance is the sodium salt of L-glutamic acid, an amino acid that occurs naturally in food. Monosodium glutamate resembles salt or sugar and is tasteless when eaten solo.
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Levothyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat people with hypothyroidism. The way this medication and similar drugs work in your body may be affected when you eat certain foods -- and soy is one of them. Mayo Clinic endocrinologist Todd B.
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Isopure has been in the business of manufacturing high-protein drinks, smoothies and powders for more than 25 years. Isopure uses whey protein isolate, a favorite protein supplement among bodybuilders, in its products.
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One of the more enduring beauty myths is that gelatin gives you stronger, healthier nails. This claim may help the manufacturers of Knox gelatin successfully market their product to female consumers; however, drinking Knox gelatin or making any other changes to your diet won't help with peeling nails.
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Vitex, also known as chasteberry is an ancient herbal remedy used primarily to address health concerns important to women, specifically those dealing with the reproductive system.
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Biotin, also known at vitamin H, is one of the B complex vitamins you need to maintain optimal health. According to integrative physician Dr. Andrew Weil, biotin deficiency occurs relatively infrequently. You don't need a large amount of biotin, and it's readily found in several foods.
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Iron is a vital mineral your body needs to function normally. However, the National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements, or ODS, indicates that too much iron can cause serious health complications.
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As you sort through the old vitamin bottles in your medicine cabinet, your only clue to their general age may be the amount of dust on the bottle caps, especially if they don't have an expiration date. The U.S.
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Iron supplements are beneficial for people who suffer from iron deficiency anemia, who don't get adequate amounts of iron in their diet or who simply need extra iron during a certain life stage.
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Spring Valley Herbs and Natural Foods has been in the business of selling vitamins, herbal supplements and other natural products for more than 40 years. Based out of Springfield, Missouri, Spring Valley Herbs has an online presence, as well as a brick and mortar store.
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Don't take water for granted. Water accounts for around 60 percent of your body's total weight. Your body relies on water to keep your vital organs functioning properly; water transports essential nutrients to your cells and keeps the membranes in your nose and throat moist.
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Including cooked chicken breast into your diet is one way of meeting the daily protein requirements recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Dietary Guidelines. The USDA's definition of a healthy diet includes lean meats and foods low in saturated fats and sodium.
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People of all ages are familiar with the distinct red and white Coke logo. Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink that has endured for more than a century, despite having been given a run for its money by competitors such as Pepsi, another cola-flavored beverage. You might love the taste and fizziness of the "Real Thing.
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Foods high in sodium make you thirsty. Harvard School of Public Health points to meat pizza, white bread, hot dogs, processed cheese and spaghetti sauce as five of ten top sources from which you get your sodium. Sodium makes you thirsty because too much of it disrupts the balance of fluid in your cells.
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Vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin, is found in abundance in citrus fruits and other fruits and vegetables. The Linus Pauling Institute indicates that there's no scientific evidence that large amounts of supplemental vitamin C have caused toxicity, nor are they generally threatening to your health.
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Alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy acids are two active ingredients found in many over-the-counter skincare products. Known as "AHAs" and "BHAs," these ingredients have similar properties, according to cosmetics experts Paula Begoun on her website CosmeticsCop.
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