Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
Rice is rich in carbohydrates, one of the three calorie-delivering nutrients that provide fuel for your body. Any food, including rice, can be fattening when portion sizes aren't controlled and you don't keep tabs on the number of calories you consume.
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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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Apple juice is a beverage typically associated with sound nutrition. However, if you're watching your weight, you'd do best to limit your consumption of 100 percent fruit juices to one small serving a day.
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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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One-hundred percent carrot juice has more nutritional value than soft drinks, which get most of their calories from added sugar. However, the problem with fruit and vegetable juices is that they add liquid calories to your diet — and this can result in weight gain.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A single egg is an excellent source of protein. The egg falls in the Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts Group in the Food Guide Pyramid, notes the American Council on Science & Health (ACSH). Protein is found throughout the entire egg, including the egg white.
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The original XS Energy Drink is offered as a low-calorie option for those who want the caffeine boost that energy drinks offer without the extra calories from sugar and carbohydrates. EX Energy Drink, which contains some essential nutrients, is high in B vitamins. MayoClinic.
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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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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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A Caesar cocktail is an alcoholic drink that pairs vodka with Clamato juice and Tabasco and Worcestershire sauces. Depending on the proof of your vodka and the amount of Clamato juice you use, the calories in this cocktail may vary. Count on between 150 and 177 calories per serving.
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Gatorade is a sports drink marketed to both professional athletes and people who make strenuous exercise a part of their lifestyle. Gatorade's nutrition facts label boasts two important electrolytes -- sodium and potassium -- vital to keeping body fluids in balance.
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The notion that vegans and the lactose intolerant cannot get their recommended amount of daily calcium is a myth, says the Produce for Better Health Foundation. Although calcium is closely linked to milk and milk products such as cheese and yogurt, plant-based foods are also calcium-rich.
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