Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Tapioca, most commonly used in pudding, is a starch made from the root of the cassava plant. It can be purchased as granules, flakes and powders, although it's most commonly available in the form of little round balls. You can make savory and sweet dishes with tapioca, or simply use it as a thickening agent.
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Wheatgrass juice is made from juicing young wheatgrass, which is a member of the wheat family. Bright green in color with a sweet but potent grassy taste, wheatgrass juice is heralded for its numerous health benefits and its supposed detoxification properties.
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While tomatoes are generally safe to eat, they can cause dietary complications for some people. Tomatoes are naturally high in acid, which can cause heartburn for those with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.
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Mildly spicy with a strong vegetal taste, red cabbage is associated more with soup and coleslaw than with juice. However, this nutrient-packed vegetable can be juiced and added to other vegetable or fruit juices to increase the nutritional content. The U.S.
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Sodas are often high in added sugar and some even contain caffeine. Because they have little nutritive value, sodas have few health benefits, although they can help with hydration. While it may seem refreshing and a welcome treat on a hot or humid day, soda can significantly increase your calorie intake.
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A healthy substitute for red meat, chicken takes well to a number of cooking methods and is readily available. Frozen chicken is often cheaper than fresh chicken and has the added benefit of having longer storage times than fresh chicken does. You can also freeze extra fresh chicken.
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Made from grapes, balsamic vinegar is known for its rich flavor and velvety black color. It's fermented in wooden barrels, much like wine, and the taste of balsamic vinegar intensifies the longer it is aged. The thicker and more intense the flavor becomes, the less you need to use to provide a taste boost.
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Crystallized ginger is sometimes known as candied ginger or ginger chews. With its soft, toothsome texture and sweet, spicy taste, crystallized ginger can be added to cookies and cakes, as well as eaten on its own.
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Constipation is an unpleasant but common affliction that can affect anyone, at any age. If you aren’t experiencing regular bowel movements, or if you’re not able to entirely empty your bowel, you may suffer from constipation.
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Soybean oil is extracted from soybeans and is a good source of healthy fats, including omega-3 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats. While these types of fats may have several health benefits, soybean oil is still pure fat, which means that eating too much of it can be detrimental for your overall health.
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Cabbage juice can be rich in dietary fiber and is naturally low in calories, making it a healthy weight-loss beverage. To make 1 cup of cabbage juice, juice 1 cup of chopped cabbage and mix in 1/4 cup of fresh water and the extracted fiber from the juicing process.
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Strong in flavor, garlic-stuffed olives are green olives that have been pitted and then stuffed with whole cloves of garlic before being preserved.
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Green apples — sometimes referred to as Granny Smith apples — are firmer-textured and more tart than their rosy or golden-colored cousins. While they can be eaten raw, their firmer texture lends itself to baking and cooking -- and they make an excellent juice.
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Found in high quantities in coconut and palm kernel oils, lauric acid is considered a “healthier” saturated fat because it is a medium-chain triglyceride. As an MCT, lauric acid is more easily absorbed by the body and has a host of other associated health benefits, including potentially helping with weight loss.
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A smooth, creamy hazelnut and chocolate spread, Nutella is like peanut butter but sweeter. Because it contains hazelnuts, Nutella could provide support for your heart and some nutrients for your diet. However, because of its high fat and sugar content, eat it only on occasion.
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Coconut oil is made from extracting the natural oils present in mature coconut meat. Commonly used in Latin America and Southeast Asia, coconut oil can be either refined or unrefined, and it can be used for everyday cooking, including frying.
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Beans with brown rice is a healthy, nutritious dish eaten around the world -- a staple in many Central American and Latin American countries, as well as in the Southeastern United States. The popular combination is a source of protein and provides part of your daily vegetable and grain requirement.
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Diet sodas, including low- and no-calorie soft drinks, are sweetened with artificial sweeteners. The most commonly sweeteners are aspartame, sucralose or acesulfame potassium, all of which have diarrhea as a possible side effect. All three sweeteners are approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Cherries, whether dark red or a blushing yellow color, are a delicious and nutritious treat that can be part of a healthy weight-loss diet. Both sweet and sour cherries -- sometimes called wild cherries -- have a number of weight-loss benefits, including being low in calories and high in dietary fiber.
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The long, pale green fibrous stalks of celery make for a refreshing addition to a chopped salad as well as a low-calorie snack. Blending the stalks with fresh water will make a fiber-rich juice that is filling and healthy, making it ideal for a weight-loss plan.
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