Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Choosing between red and white potatoes is often a matter of taste and the type of recipe being prepared. Both colors of potatoes offer a wealth of nutritional benefits, and the amounts of nutrients they contain are similar.
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Soy chips are similar in appearance and texture to potato chips, but they're made with soy flour rather than potatoes, and they are also more nutritious than potato chips.
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Eating while you're pregnant takes careful planning to ensure that you're obtaining all the nutrients you need to carry your baby to term, as well as all the vitamins and minerals your growing baby needs.
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You probably already know that drinking milk adds protein and calcium to your daily diet, but skim milk, in particular, might be the best choice if you have high cholesterol or are looking for ways to keep your cholesterol in the healthy range.
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If you're looking for a low-calorie, low-fat way to add a boost of essential nutrients to your diet, look no further than squash.
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Give breakfast more than just a passing thought. It's the only way to refuel your energy stores after a night spent sleeping, and skipping breakfast can take a toll on your overall energy level, and your health.
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Common gatherings on Friday nights during Lent, fish fry dinners are exactly what they sound like -- meals that feature fried fish and a variety of side dishes. Though fried fish does supply certain nutrients, it's also high in fat.
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A thick concoction of milk, buttermilk, ragi flour and sugar, ragi java is an Indian breakfast food similar to oatmeal. Ragi flour is made from millet, which is a nutritious grain that supplies a wealth of key vitamins and minerals.
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If eating a juicy red apple involves stripping the peel away first, you might be doing yourself a nutritional disservice. Yes, an apple is still nutritious without the peel, but chomp the exterior of an apple, and you'll reap even more nutritional and health benefits than eating just the flesh alone.
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You have probably heard the recommendation that you drink several glasses of water each day for proper health and hydration, but you may be wondering if water is the only beverage you can have to meet this quota.
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The average American diet doesn't include enough fiber, according to the MedlinePlus website. Fiber is essential for normal digestion and can also prevent constipation.
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You may think that being pregnant is a reason to eat whatever you want, but you only need an additional 300 calories per day, KidsHealth reports. Calcium should be included in this increase in calorie requirement because it is a crucial nutrient for you and your unborn baby.
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A hot dog slathered with ketchup may be your idea of a tasty meal, but there are very few benefits to eating this food on a regular basis. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service reports that hot dogs can be made from beef, pork, turkey, chicken or a combination of these types of meat.
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Also known as Chinese noodles, glass noodles or cellophane noodles, mung bean noodles are transparent, dehydrated strands made from mung bean starch. The noodles are boiled to rehydrate, and then often added to Asian soups, spring rolls and stir-fries.
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Cold, creamy and refreshing, gelato and frozen yogurt are both frozen treats that are healthier than full-fat ice cream. Gelato is often called "Italian ice cream" and is made with less butterfat than ice cream, while frozen yogurt is made with yogurt and milk instead of cream.
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Parasites are often undetectable to the naked eye, but they can wreak havoc within your body. Depending on the type of parasitic infection you contract, you can experience a variety of negative and potentially health-destroying symptoms.
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Your small intestine is a crucial part of your digestive system that is responsible for digesting your foods, absorbing nutrients and moving your food through your bowels and gut.
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You may get stitches if you have a serious injury, such as a puncture wound, or when you've had surgery. Keeping your stitched wound clean and appropriately covered are two of the most important ways to encourage healing.
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Tabasco is a brand of hot sauce, and it's also among the most well-known blends. The sauce is made from Tabasco peppers, vinegar and salt, and the resulting flavor -- bold and intense -- pairs well with a wide variety of foods and recipes.
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Cholesterol is a type of lipid that serves several necessary purposes in your body, such as making vitamin D in the skin, repairing cell membranes and producing hormones. However, too much can be harmful to the health of your heart and brain.
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