Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Red lentils are seeds from legume plants that split in half after hulling. They cook relatively quickly and provide an important protein source, particularly in Indian food such as dal, a soup made with stock, spices and vegetables. A 1-cup serving of red lentils contains 230 calories, but they are highly nutritious.
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A full-bodied red wine originally from the Bordeaux region of France and grows in California's Napa and Sonoma valleys, cabernet sauvignon pairs well with lamb, beef, rabbit and strong-flavored meats.
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The lotus plant originated in India and is currently cultivated primarily for food and herbal medicine. All parts of the plant are used, but the primary active ingredients are found in the roots and seeds. A typical medicinal dosage for lotus tea is 6 to 15 grams per day.
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Hawthorn, also known as may flower, is a dense, thorny bush related to the rose family that grows in areas with moist climates throughout the world. Hawthorn tea is most widely known for its medicinal uses and primarily for its cardiovascular applications.
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Cinnamon, or Cinnamomum ceylon, is a medicinal spice harvested from an evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka, a region formerly known as Ceylon, which is the basis for the spice's botanical name.
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The myelin sheath is a layer that covers and protects nerves in the brain and spinal cord. Myelin is made from a fatty, permeable substance and its primary function is to transmit impulses along the nerve cells that control various bodily processes, such as movement and vision.
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Skin protects internal organs and excretes harmful toxins from its pores. Rashes that appear on its surface may indicate a deeper illness, an allergic response to something you touched or a reaction to a virus, fungus or parasite, according to the Mayo Clinic website.
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The skins of grapes contain high levels of antioxidants, compounds that provide beneficial health effects. The wine that provides the most health benefits is red because the skins are included in its processing. The grape skins are removed when white wine is processed, which decreases its medicinal benefits.
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The domesticated rabbit is a rare food option for most Americans. The meat is comparable to poultry and provides an economical alternative to larger animals. During World War II, the government encouraged the raising of rabbit to relieve the burden of a red meat shortage.
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The purple cabbage is a variety of the head cabbage that grows close to the ground and has abundant leaves that are removed prior to cooking. European farmers developed the head cabbage in the Middle Ages. Today, growers in California, Texas, Georgia and New York cultivate the vegetable.
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Shrimp is America's favorite seafood, according to News-Press.com. The average American consumes 4.2 lbs. of shrimp each year. The firm, slightly sweet crustaceans are grilled, sauteed, steamed, breaded or fried.
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Honey is a sweetener bees produce from flower nectar. A beehive contains approximately 60,000 honey bees that collectively fly about 55,000 miles and gather nectar from two million flowers to produce 1 lb. of honey, according to the National Honey Board.
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The amount of beef Americans have eaten since the cattle industry began its mass production in 1870 steadily increased until the 1970s, when the average consumption was 85 pounds each year. It began to decline because scientists made the connection between cholesterol and saturated fat in beef and heart disease.
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Organic produce costs as much as 40 percent more than conventional produce, according to Colorado State University. Deciding which produce items to buy organic is important, for both your wallet and your health.
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