Making the best choice between carrot juice and whole carrots depends on how much you plan to consume. It takes about three to six carrots to make 1 cup of carrot juice, so the juice ends up with a boost of concentrated nutrients and a little fiber.
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Vitamin B-12 serves as a generic term to represent several different forms of the vitamin, one of which is Methyl B-12, an active form that supports metabolism. If you’re healthy and get your recommended daily intake of vitamin B-12, your methyl B-12 needs should be met.
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Activia yogurt comes in many different flavors and varieties, including regular, Greek, light and fiber-fortified yogurt. All contain a mixture of probiotic bacteria, which are live cultures that contribute to the health of your gastrointestinal tract and immune system.
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Sodium tends to grab more attention than other electrolytes because you lose a significant amount through excessive sweating. But sodium isn’t the only electrolyte you may need to replace. It’s just one of a group of minerals that have the ability to carry electrical charges through fluids in your body.
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Spanish rice, sometimes called Mexican rice, is a dish made with long grain white rice, onions, green peppers and a form of tomatoes, such as tomato sauce, tomato paste or canned tomatoes. Some recipes call for garlic and celery; saffron, chili powder or cumin is often added as seasoning.
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Ground flaxseeds supply essential omega-3 fatty acids and substances that act like estrogen called lignans. They also have the potential to cause diarrhea, but if you’re careful about the amount you consume, you can gain the benefits and minimize the risks.
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Any food -- including apples -- can make you gain weight if you eat more than you burn each day. In fact, apples contribute healthy calories if your goal is weight gain. But if you watch total caloric intake, apples are more likely to help you lose weight than they are to be responsible for extra pounds.
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Slow carbs are absorbed at a gradual pace, which keeps your blood sugar at a steady level. The more rapidly digested fast carbs cause an unhealthy spike in blood sugar. But cream of wheat does not fit into one neat category.
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The nutrients you’ll gain from peanuts are more likely to help you lose weight than to cause weight gain. In fact, people who regularly consume peanuts tend to weigh less than those who don’t eat nuts, according to a review in the September 2008 issue of the “Journal of Nutrition.
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Vitamin K fills such an important role in blood clotting and maintaining strong bones that you shouldn't limit the amount you eat unless it's under the advice of your physician.
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Baby bella mushrooms, also known as criminis, are a type of fungus commonly used while cooking, says Bon Appetit. In addition to its appealing taste, baby bella mushrooms provide a number of important health benefits.
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The chance of suffering any type of side effect from eating cherries is slim, as long as you're not allergic. But overconsumption raises some red flags. On the positive side, cherries provide iron, potassium, vitamin C and antioxidant phytochemicals.
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The natural fiber and phytochemicals in celery make important contributions to the health of your digestive system. One stalk of celery supplies 4 percent of the daily value for fiber, based on eating 2,000 calories daily.
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You can prepare and use quinoa just like other grains, whether you cook it like rice or use ground quinoa flour for baking. It’s not a true grain, though -- quinoa is actually a seed. Still, it's easy to digest and contains several nutrients that support your digestive tract, including fiber and B vitamins.
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Maltodextrin comes from natural plant starches that are processed to produce either regular maltodextrin or resistant maltodextrin. Knowing the difference between the two types is important because each one has a different effect in your body.
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If you feel tired after eating bread, chances are you're responding to changes in blood sugar or brain chemistry caused by higher levels of insulin. Gluten intolerance is another possible culprit in bread-induced lethargy.
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Chewing most vitamins won’t cause any harm, but it may affect the absorption of nutrients. Some types of vitamins, such as enteric-coated brands, should never be chewed. The biggest downside is likely to be the unpleasant taste experience of chomping on a vitamin that wasn’t meant to be chewable.
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The primary safety concern with cutting a vitamin comes from the challenge of using a knife to chop an unwieldy pill. You can cut vitamins to make them easier to swallow, as long as the directions or your doctor don't specifically say to take them whole.
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For the most part, you don’t need to worry about vitamins making you dizzy, but there are a few exceptions. High doses of vitamin A, niacin and choline can cause dizziness, as can a folate deficiency.
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Artichokes have been used as a digestive aid since ancient Egyptian times. Today, we know they contain nutrients that deliver several health benefits. However, full safety testing of artichoke supplements has not been conducted, so consult your health care provider before using it to treat any health condition.
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