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.
Protein is a macronutrient, as are fats and carbohydrates. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration categorizes macronutrients as components of food that provide energy or calories. Eating more calories than you need for normal body functions and daily activities can lead to weight gain.
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The turmeric leaf is derived from a plant that grows extensively in India, other parts of Southern Asia and Africa. Turmeric is used as a fabric dye and is a common ingredient in Indian cooking.
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Cauliflower, like broccoli, kale and cabbage, is part of the cruciferous family of vegetables. Cauliflower features a compact head of white flower buds surrounded by heavy green leaves.
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Capric acid is a medium-chain fatty acid found in saturated fats. Small amounts are present in cow's milk and goat's milk, but it is abundant in tropical oils such as coconut oil and palm kernel oil.
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