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.
Oats are full of fiber, vitamins and minerals. But when you stir them up with butter, sugar, flour and eggs, those nutrient-dense oats fill up with calories. Your flavorful oat-filled treat can add way more calories to your diet than you may realize.
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Clearly you don’t want to sip on a whole pint -- or 16 ounces -- of vodka all at once. If you have several 1-ounce shots over an extended period of time, though, those calories will quickly add up.
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Eating layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers mixed with just the right amount of sweetened mascarpone cheese custard is enough to satisfy your sweets craving. But before you go delving in to your favorite dessert, be aware of the calorie content.
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If you’re looking for a low-calorie alternative to the same old poultry dish, pork tenderloin is your answer. Pork tenderloin is naturally very lean and works in a multitude of recipes, blending with any flavor imaginable.
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Monster Energy drinks are full of numerous ingredients that promise to increase endurance, create lasting energy and improve concentration. The effects of the beverage will vary from person to person.
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Mashing up perfectly browned and sweetened bananas to use in your favorite banana bread recipe may make you think you’re getting a healthy treat. But once those bananas are mixed up with all the other ingredients and baked to a decadently sweet perfection, you’ll be getting a high-calorie piece of bread.
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Metamucil is made up of psyllium, a type of soluble fiber. Psyllium has been shown to help improve total cholesterol numbers and lower the bad cholesterol floating around in your blood.
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Most cuts of lamb are lean and low in calories. Each 3-ounce cooked shank is between 150 and 185 calories. By trimming away as much fat as possible, you’ll be getting closer to the lower end of that range. If you leave some visible fat behind though, you’ll probably get closer to the higher end.
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The calories in chia seeds are a bit high for a small, 1-tablespoon serving, but the health benefits are numerous. Most of the calories are from heart-healthy polyunsaturated, omega-3 and monounsaturated fatty acids, the kind that protect your heart.
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Snagging a slice of hard salami from a perfectly plated charcuterie board is sure to make your mouth water. If you know you love hard salami, you’ll have to learn to limit your portion size. Not only is hard salami full of calories, but it’s also very high in fat.
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One 3-ounce serving of seared steak tips provides anywhere from 210 to 230 total calories. Between 45 percent and 60 percent of the calories are from protein, and in most cases, the remaining calories are from fat.
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Egg yolks, vegetable oil, canned anchovies and grated parmesan cheese are just some of the high-fat ingredients you’ll typically find in any Caesar salad dressing recipe.
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You either love or despise fruitcake, but it’s almost always unavoidable around the holiday season. While recipes may vary slightly, dried fruits, roasted nuts, juice, butter, sugar and flour are universal ingredients in most any fruitcake recipe.
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The colon, or large intestine, has the significant role of processing waste in the digestive system to enable healthy and easy bowel movements (See Reference 4). Poor bowel movements are symptomatic of an unhealthy colon, which may be attributed to poor diet as well as environmental toxins.
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Grilling up shrimp is a low-calorie way to add plenty of protein to your diet. They’re very low in fat and have several vitamins and minerals to offer. But before lathering on that oil while you’re waiting for the grill to warm up, you might want to think again.
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You need a variety of vitamins and minerals in your diet, especially if you are between the ages of 19 and 25. Your body is still growing and you need certain nutrients to support your growth. In addition to this, you are at the peak age for becoming pregnant which also requires special vitamins and minerals.
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Mascarpone cheese’s creamy texture is perfect for stuffed crepes, baked desserts and even pasta filling. Your palate may crave mascarpone cheese’s rich flavor, although it isn’t something you want to eat too often.
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Sprinkle a little paprika and freshly cracked pepper on hard-boiled egg whites and you have a light and healthy protein-rich snack. Of course, you can always dice up your cooked egg whites and toss them in a salad.
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Potatoes are high in fiber, with some types giving you close to 3 grams in each serving. The perk of fiber from potatoes is that it comes in both forms, soluble and insoluble, although the insoluble content is higher.
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Just like the majority of over-the-counter multivitamin supplements, Centrum’s products are typically safe for the average healthy person. But if you have known intolerances or allergies, Centrum may not be a good fit for you.
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