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.
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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You’ll get plenty of vitamin A, antioxidants, B vitamins and fiber from carrots, but they don’t have to be a boring snack. You can prepare carrots in a variety of ways to keep them light and healthy while pleasing your taste buds at the same time.
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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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Not all cuts of beef are high in calories. But the more fat you see around the sides, the more calories you’ll get from your favorite entrée. All of the calories in steak come from protein and fat -- cuts of beef do not contain carbs.
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You need the same vitamins in your golden years that you needed when you were younger. But you should focus on certain vitamins as you age, since your body is a bit more fragile and susceptible to age-related illnesses.
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Some sugars are unavoidable. Fructose in fruits, maltose from grains or even lactose from milk are naturally occurring sugars that aren’t generally a big concern in your diet – these foods have other nutrients to offer. But a cube of sugar doesn’t provide anything other than glucose, and thus calories, for energy.
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Fruit scones are buttery and moist, and they almost effortlessly fall apart in your mouth. But be careful. Many of those enormous scones at the coffee shop have more calories than you should be getting from an entire meal. You do have some lighter options if you must splurge on this breakfast pastry.
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Fried shrimp may please your palate, but they’re not the healthiest item on the menu. Plain shrimp are naturally very lean and low in calories. As soon as you batter them up and place them in hot oil though, you’re adding a lot of calories, saturated fat and cholesterol to your plate.
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If you have the willpower to have just one M&M to curb your sweet tooth, you won’t get too many calories -- especially if you just splurge on the plain milk chocolate variety.
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Chickpeas, sesame paste, garlic and olive oil are the staple ingredients in just about any hummus. While these products are natural and healthy, when combined, they are rich in fat. That doesn’t mean you have to cut your favorite dip from your diet, though.
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