Fighting off mild depression involves positive thinking, but eating the right foods may be just as important. Certain nutrients found in healthy foods may alter brain chemistry which plays a larger role in your mental health.
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Individuals who cannot tolerate gluten, the protein found in wheat and other grains, must choose gluten-free grains and starches. This becomes more challenging when consuming a cuisine that is rich in starch-based food items. However, there are many delicious, gluten-free Indian dishes.
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Statins are a class of drugs used to lower cholesterol levels. Plant sterols and stanols are natural statins, or phytosterols, which are plant cell components that work in the same way as statins.
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Sulforaphane belongs to a group of phytochemicals, or disease-fighting compounds in plant foods, known as the isothiocyanates. Along with related phytochemicals, it helps to prevent against the development of cancer.
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Cholesterol is a class of lipid/fat. Too much cholesterol in the blood, particularly low-density lipoprotein or "‘bad" cholesterol, contributes to plaque formation that clogs arteries, a risk factor for heart disease. On the other hand, elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein or "
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Cholesterol is a type of lipid or fat. It is made by your liver and used for various bodily functions. Too much cholesterol circulating in the bloodstream is dangerous to your health. A total cholesterol reading of above 200 milligrams/deciliter is a risk factor for heart disease.
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"Eat Right for Your Type," the diet plan and popular book by Peter D'Adamo, a naturopathic physician, recommends people eat according to their blood type. An intriguing approach to food prescriptions, Dr. D’Adamo claims that following his plan is the key to controlling weight and preventing illness.
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Barrett's esophagus occurs when changes develop in the tissue that lines the lower part of the esophagus, where the stomach and esophagus meet. The condition usually develops as a result of repeated damage from longstanding gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
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Slim-Fast is the brand name of a meal replacement shake manufactured by Unilever. This milk-based, calorie-controlled beverage is designed to encourage weight loss. Slim-Fast comes in a ready-to-drink can or in powder form in a variety of flavors.
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Low energy density foods are those that are low in calories. In many cases, low energy density or low-calorie foods are whole, unprocessed foods, such as fruits, vegetables, very lean proteins and low-fat dairy products without added sugars.
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The South Beach Diet is a low-calorie diet plan designed for relatively rapid weight loss. It promotes the consumption of complex carbohydrates, lean meats and healthy fats. It is broken up into three phases. Phase one is very restrictive and nearly carbohydrate-free.
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Step aerobics has been around since the late 1980s. It differs from other forms of aerobic exercise because it involves use of an elevated platform, or aerobic step. The height can be adjusted to meet individual needs by inserting risers under the step.
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Nutritional drinks may help fill nutrition gaps in your diet. Seniors require a nutrient-dense diet -- one rich in protein, vitamins D, B12 and calcium. For those unable to meet their nutrient needs, dietary supplements, in the form of fortified beverages are an option.
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It's no surprise that nuts are heart-healthy but it's also possible that they are beneficial foods for individuals with diabetes. Research suggests that that consuming tree nuts, in conjunction with other dietary changes, can improve blood sugar levels in individuals with non-insulin dependent, or type 2, diabetes and also improve blood cholesterol levels in these individuals. If you have diabetes, be careful of nuts with added sugar in any form, such as honey or chocolate, since these components are high in simple carbohydrate.
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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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While green cabbage is the most commonly eaten variety, red cabbage offers more nutritional benefits as well as a hearty, robust flavor. Red cabbage contains a type of group of phytochemicals or compounds found in plant foods with disease-fighting properties known, collectively, as polyphenols.
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Wheat is the most widely consumed grain in America according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Wheat berries are whole, unprocessed wheat kernels in their most natural form. Wheat berries resemble other hearty whole grains, such as barley. They are extremely nutritious and offer a crunchy texture.
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Whole grain or whole wheat pasta, such as spaghetti, is made from flour that contains the entire grain kernel, the germ, endosperm and bran.
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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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The name for the pomegranate fruit is derived from Latin and literally means "seeded apple." Only the seeds are edible and are found inside this large, hexagonal-shaped red fruit. An average pomegranate contains about 600 juicy seeds, also known as arils, which are encapsulated in white pith.
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