Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Your body can usually make plenty of L-tyrosine on its own, and you’ll also get this conditional amino acid from soy, poultry, fish, seeds, nuts, dairy and avocados. If you’re extremely stressed or sick, however, your tyrosine levels may be a bit low, and taking a tyrosine supplement could be helpful.
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Iron allows red blood cells to deliver oxygen to all cells and tissues in your body. Iron is also a naturally occurring element in nature, meaning you’ll have some in your drinking water. The amount of iron in regular tap water is so minute, however, you probably won’t get sick.
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Some tortilla chips do contain gluten, but not all of them. It depends on what the tortilla chips are made from and how they were handled during processing. Even if you’re certain that your favorite type of tortilla chip is gluten-free, you’ll still need to be wary when you go out to eat.
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Processed white breads, baked goods made with butter and large flour tortillas are bread products from the grain group that will quickly add calories to your diet, without giving you a lot of fiber or nutrients. Whole-grain breads, on the other hand, offer fiber and other nutrients that benefit your health.
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Vitamin C is water-soluble; meaning, it is not stored in your body. You need to consume adequate amounts of vitamin C each day to get all of the benefits it provides. Having too much vitamin C from your diet or supplements may have adverse effects. Do not consume more than the maximum recommended dosage each day.
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Most foods that contain carbohydrates have a rank on the glycemic index, or GI. Low glycemic-index foods have scores of less than 55, while moderate foods rate at 55 to 70. These foods are often minimally processed and keep your blood sugar steady.
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Glucosamine is a natural substance in the cells of cartilage between joints. Your body produces the glucosamine it needs to protect your bones, but production decreases with age. Injuries to joints may damage cartilage and connective tissues, which increases your need for glucosamine.
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Cells throughout your body work around the clock, even when you’re sleeping. Clearly, they need a steady supply of energy to keep going. To function, they rely on glucose, a simple type of carbohydrate.
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In some cases, foods can trigger inflammation or cause problems with digestion, leading to poor nutrient absorption. Other times, severe chronic illnesses may be the cause.
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Baked potatoes are known to send your blood sugar into an uproar because of their high carbohydrate content. But not all potatoes have that effect. Some baked spuds are low on the glycemic index, causing minimal glucose elevations. Whether or not you eat your steamy side with the skin on makes a difference.
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Oranges are more than an on-the-go healthy snack food. They’re also incredibly beneficial for all digestive processes. They keep you hydrated, improve nutrient absorption and can also improve regularity. Don’t eat too many at once, though. Too much of this flavorful citrus fruit can lead to more problems than benefits.
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Your body should be able to digest a greasy slice of pizza without causing problems. In some cases, though, pizza might give you diarrhea if your body has a difficult time handling some of the ingredients or if your slice is contaminated.
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Gluten, found in rye, barley, wheat and certain cross-breeds of these grains, is a type of protein that the average healthy person can digest without a hitch. But if you’re sensitive to gluten or have celiac disease, it’s something you’ll have to avoid.
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You probably never thought of water as a dangerous substance. It’s usually not. Every single cell in your body is made up of water. It makes up the majority of your blood volume and water even helps things move through your digestive tract.
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Increasing nutrient absorption, helping you stay regular and improving bowel health are just some of the digestive advantages of oatmeal. Even though oatmeal is indeed beneficial for digestion, it can be equally problematic for some people.
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Sulfur is a naturally occurring element that has several benefits on your health. Supplemental sulfur comes in two forms: dimethyl sulfoxide and methylsulfonylmethane, or DMSO and MSM. DMSO is a chemical byproduct of paper manufacturing, but has been approved by the FDA for medicinal purposes.
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The most obvious difference between olive and sunflower oil is the source. Olive oil is derived from pressing olives, while sunflower oil comes from sunflower seeds. While each type of oil is plant-based and their calories are similar -- about 120 calories per tablespoon -- they do have several nutritional differences.
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Having an infection in your appendix, known as appendicitis, doesn’t always require surgery. If your appendicitis is mild, your physician might give you antibiotics and tell you to follow a liquid or soft-foods diet.
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Ramen is a simple dish made up of noodles and broth -- sometimes vegetables and meat as well. If you have to avoid gluten, noodles are probably something you tend to overlook in general. You don’t have to, though. While many types of ramen noodles are made with wheat flour, some aren’t.
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The B vitamins, including biotin, are a group of nutrients that work together to metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Biotin goes above its metabolic role and keeps your skin, nails and hair healthy. High-dose biotin supplements are often targeted toward men to improve hair structure and minimize hair loss.
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