Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Avocados are packed with nutrients, providing fiber, healthy fats and vitamins C and B-6. They're generally safe to eat; in rare cases, however, they may cause allergies. Symptoms include rash, upset stomach, facial swelling and trouble breathing.
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While Lipton green tea doesn't have a clear advantage over any other brand, it does come with an array of important health benefits. Lipton offers pure green tea as well as flavored teas made with orange, passionfruit, berries and other ingredients.
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Water is important for your health and staying well-hydrated may help you reduce your blood-glucose levels, which helps you better manage the hormone insulin. This is especially important for diabetics and some evidence suggests that proper hydration may help you from getting type 2 diabetes.
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Although vitamin C is an essential nutrient you need for healthy cells and proper immune function, too much of it can cause unpleasant side effects. Taking too many vitamin C tablets may result in upset stomach, abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
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Although eating or drinking Slim Fast products does not guarantee weight loss, following the company's suggested meal plan may help you reduce calories and thus trim down. The program involves consuming Slim Fast meal bars or shakes for breakfast and lunch and then eating a healthy dinner.
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If you're troubled by extra body fat, it can be tempting to turn to supposed miracle foods to help you slim down. But rather than counting on lemons or any other food for weight loss, the most effective solution is to reduce your caloric intake and engage in exercise most days of the week.
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Made with sugar substitutes, Crystal Light contains fewer calories than regular soft drinks but isn't calorie free, like many diet sodas. Crystal Light comes in powder form and mixes with water to create a flavored beverage.
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Nearly half the calories in a hard-boiled egg come from fat. As the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends getting 20 to 35 percent of your total calories from fat, you should consume whole eggs somewhat sparingly. Of the 5.3 grams of fat in a large egg, however, about 4.
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For thousands of years, ginger has been prized for its medicinal effects, and sipping on ginger tea can provide relief from some uncomfortable conditions.
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Chili's black-bean burger patty is a vegetarian substitute for its beef patty and can be added to any sandwich or eaten as a side dish. With this option, you can order a meatless version of the Mushroom-Swiss Burger or Oldtimer with Cheese.
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While no beverage will do the work of weight loss for you, adding coffee or green tea to your weight-loss plan may enhance your results somewhat. That said, the key to slimming success is still to reduce food intake and engage in regular exercise.
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Green and black teas both contain compounds that may slightly boost weight loss, and scientists have yet to conduct a major trial that confirms a clear winner. No matter what you drink, however, the best way to lose weight is to eat a sensible diet and get plenty of exercise.
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Your body needs both protein and lipids -- or fats -- for proper function, and many foods are rich in both of these nutrients. If you're reducing carbohydrate intake, you'll naturally consume more fat and protein, so these items can help you stick to your goals.
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If you're living with lactose intolerance, it's wise to check food labels often to avoid uncomfortable and embarrassing symptoms. While peanut butter is often a safe choice, some versions may contain lactose, triggering digestive woes.
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Although the amount of caffeine you get from one tea bag depends on steeping time, tea generally has less caffeine than coffee.
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Diet soda might be calorie-free, but these artificially sweetened beverages could be linked to weight gain. This doesn't necessarily mean that you'll lose weight if you put down the bottle or can, however.
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Peanut butter is an excellent source of monounsaturated fats, which help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. It also contains protein and fiber, and tastes delicious spread onto apple slices or whole-wheat toast.
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At the sushi bar, a tuna-avocado roll is a tasty and sensible choice. It has less than half the calories of some of the heavier options, such as the shrimp tempura roll, and it contains protein to help you feel full.
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A cheese and tomato sandwich makes a healthy lunch option, especially when paired with a side salad. For optimal nutrition, make your sandwich with whole-grain bread, which has more fiber and other nutrients than refined white versions.
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Avocados are packed with nutrients like fiber and vitamin K, but they're also much higher in calories than most other fruits.
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