Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
As a trace mineral, molybdenum has numerous roles in biological processes that happen regularly, although its exact functions are not well understood. Molybdenum does everything from protecting cells and creating energy to helping vital organs get rid of waste products.
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Your body can break down fats and even proteins to get the energy it needs. But it’s glucose, derived from the digestion of carbohydrates, that your body desires. Glucose is the main source of energy for every single cell, and it is the preferred energy type for brain cells.
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Searing up sliced beef kidney with sauteed onions and simmering a whole kidney in beef stock are both surefire ways to up your protein intake. You’ll also get several vitamins and minerals from your kidney dish.
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Rice noodles have a very mild flavor, making them a perfect bed for flavorful sauteed veggies or a grilled cut of lean meat. You won’t get a lot of nutrients from rice noodles, though. They’re high in calories and carbohydrates and very low in vitamins and minerals.
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Starch, a complex carbohydrate, isn’t your enemy. Your body uses starch to provide glucose to all cells. But where you get your starch from matters. Ideally, all of the starch in your diet should come from fresh produce, whole grains and legumes.
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Lettuce is often referred to as a “free food” because you can have a lot of it for a very small amount of calories. While lettuce does give you calories from carbohydrates, protein and fat, it also has a high water content.
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Chromium picolinate is a dietary supplement consisting of the mineral chromium and picolinic acid. Its primary function is to help insulin work more efficiently, thus regulating your blood sugar levels.
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Vitamin H, another name for biotin, is part of the group of B vitamins. Biotin is a critical nutrient for producing fuel for cells and supporting cell growth.
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Both honey and sugar are simple sugars. Once they enter your body, they absorb quickly and work quickly to elevate your blood sugar. While you may assume that sugar and honey are high on the glycemic index, they’re actually both in the moderate, and in some cases, even low on the range.
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Parboiled rice, also called converted rice, is incredibly nutrient-dense. During processing, manufacturers soak and steam the rice kernels under intense pressure. Many of the nutrients from the rigid outer hull go right in to the inner part of the kernel, and the hull falls off.
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The egg yolk has a very different nutritional profile from the egg white. Even though the yolk tends to be higher in vitamins and minerals, it’s also higher in unhealthy fats and cholesterol. For some people, consuming only the white part of the egg may be a better option for health.
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The majority of the various types of barley are whole-grain foods that contain the protective bran, endosperm and nutrient-filled germ. Some barley products, however, are not true whole grains, since some of the components are removed during processing.
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Bake them, mash them or roast them -- no matter what you do with your favorite spud, rest assured you’ll be getting plenty of nutrients. Even though russets and red potatoes have many similarities -- amounts of potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and most B vitamins -- they do have several differences.
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Excessive amounts of sodium in your diet will most likely send your blood pressure up, increasing your risk of heart disease over time. No matter which soft drink you turn to, though, regular or diet, you won’t get a lot of sodium.
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Top sirloin steak can certainly be lean and low in calories, but if you’re one who prefers a lot of marbling -- or ribbons of fat -- in your steak, you’ll get way more fat and calories than you may realize.
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Usually it's the protein in fish that causes an allergic reaction, rather than the fat from the oil. However, during processing, it's possible that the oil could come into contact with the fish's protein, causing an allergic response when you consume the oil.
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If you’re in need of a quick snack, buying peanut butter crackers from the vending machine is convenient, but it's not wise to make a habit of eating these crackers. Peanut butter crackers are high in calories, sodium and saturated fat, while offering minimal quantities of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
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While trying to manage your diabetes, it’s essential to avoid foods that are high on the glycemic index. Foods with a high GI rating break down quickly in your gut, sending a surge of sugar into your bloodstream and raising your blood glucose.
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It’s generally pretty safe to assume that any type of soda contains sugar. Regular Coke though, has an incredibly high amount of the sweet substance.
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Each 2-ounce serving of roast beef has approximately 70 calories. Usually 2 ounces is about two regular slices, or four thinly-sliced pieces, although if you’re carefully keeping tabs on your calories, weigh your slices first to be sure.
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