Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Mussels are a type of shellfish and the method for farming them is environmentally sound, making them a "best choice" according to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Mussels may be served cooked in or out of their shell, but are also available smoked, canned, or frozen.
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Orbit is a brand of sugar-free chewing gum manufactured by the Wrigley Co. Unlike other gums, it is packaged in cardboard boxes inserted with 14 individually wrapped pieces of gum per package. The name "Orbit" is derived from the name of the sugar alcohol (sorbitol) that sweetens the gum.
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Protein bars are a type of meal replacement product. Unlike regular energy bars, they are higher in protein and lower in carbohydrates and added sugars. Typically marketed toward body builders and athletes, protein bars do offer a few advantages.
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Foods that are calorically dense offer the most of highest number of calories, or energy, in the smallest amount or serving size. To make the top 10 high caloric density food list, the food item should offer health benefits, in addition to calories.
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Magnesium and zinc are minerals essential for human health. Magnesium plays an important role in bone health and blood pressure regulation. The recommended dietary allowance, or RDA, for magnesium for men is 420 milligrams, or mg, and for women, 320 mg.
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The American Cancer Society recommends that you eat nine servings of fruits and vegetables daily, more vegetables than fruits. Veggies provide dozens of disease-fighting nutrients, vitamins and minerals, including those that help protect against the development of certain types of cancers.
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The American Heart Association recommends that you keep your total fat intake limited to 35 percent of daily calories, with monounsaturated fat accounting for up to 20 percent of your daily caloric intake.
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Spelt, an ancient cereal grain, is a distant cousin to wheat. It has a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. Use spelt flour as a substitute for wheat or white flour when baking bread. Because spelt flour contains gluten, you are less likely to compromise the texture of baked goods.
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Anemia is a medical condition caused by a decrease in red blood cells, affecting transport of oxygen to your body's cells and tissues. This occurs for several reasons. You may have too few red blood cells, they may be large and immature or your hemoglobin level may be too low.
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Squeezing tart, bright yellow lemons and consuming the juice they give you delivers numerous health benefits. Nearly every type of ethnic cuisine uses its lemon juice as a flavor enhancer or tenderizer.
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Sour cherries (also called tart cherries) are loaded with important nutrients, including phytochemicals (disease-fighting plant compounds), antioxidants and vitamin C. This tiny red fruit is beneficial for cancer prevention, reduces inflammation, enhances heart health and provides other health benefits.
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Chicken is a versatile food rich in high-quality protein. You may cook it many ways, combined with a wide variety of herbs and spices. Chicken is a flavorful and delicious nutrient-rich food. Skinless poultry, such as chicken, is lower in total and saturated fat than most beef.
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The olive is a fruit that grows on trees. When fully ripened, it turns a black color; however, not all ripe olives are naturally black. Processing methods, such as fermentation, or exposure to air may cause this fruit to turn a darker color. Olives vary in color, origin, size, shape and flavor.
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Protein is a macronutrient, an essential nutrient required in relatively large amounts for human health. Protein is found in nearly all foods, including meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, starches and grains, vegetables, soy foods, nuts, beans, and some whole grains.
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Children, in general, can obtain adequate nutrition from regular foods. On occasion, a supplemental fortified nutritional drink may be necessary, particularly for ill children or those experiencing failure to thrive.
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Like most cuisines, the caloric content of Chinese food meals range from high to low. Because Chinese fare is such a popular take-out option for busy Americans, it's important to keep the calories under control for weight management.
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Vitamin D is commonly referred to as the "sunshine vitamin" because it's the only vitamin that can be made by the human body from sun exposure. It plays a very important role in health. The active form of vitamin D is known as vitamin D3 or cholecalciferol.
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Jasmine tea has been produced in China for nearly 700 years and is the most popular Chinese flavored tea. It is made using green tea most often, but can also be made from oolong tea. High-quality loose tea leaves are blended with jasmine petals, giving the tea a delicate, mildly sweet flavor and aromatic fragrance.
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Chicken is a type of poultry that is high in protein and, when eaten without the skin, quite lean. Skinless white meat chicken breast is the lowest in fat and calories.
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Avocados are the highest fat fruit in existence, with the exception of the coconut. Most of the fat in an avocado comes from a heart-healthy type of unsaturated fat, whereas most of the fat in a coconut is saturated. There are several varieties of avocados.
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