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.
Folic acid and vitamin B12 are both B vitamins which help convert carbohydrates to energy in your body. They also help your body metabolize fats and protein. Folic acid is found in foods like green leafy vegetables and beans. Unlike folic acid, B12 is found in dairy products, fish and eggs.
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Black fungus, or Auricularia polytricha, is sometimes known as wood ear, cloud ear, Judas ear or tree ear. It is a mushroom that is dark brown to black and native to Asia and some Pacific islands with humid climates, according to the Mycological Society of San Francisco. It is edible and often used in Asian cooking.
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The thyroid is a gland located in the neck, close to the trachea, and produces thyroid hormones that affect cellular differentiation, metabolism and growth. Diseases or health conditions can impact the function of the thyroid gland, making it overactive or underactive.
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Almonds, whether raw or roasted, are tasty nuts that are packed full of nutrients. Both versions contain healthy fats that help reduce bad cholesterol levels, helping with blood pressure and keeping your heart healthy.
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According to the Wyeth website, Centrum is a multivitamin, made by Wyeth, which is now owned by Pfizer pharmaceuticals.
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Delicious edible seeds can be harvested from pumpkins. Roasted pumpkin seeds have 125 calories per 1 ounce (oz) serving and are eaten as a snack or used in recipes as an ingredient.
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The world uses cotton more than any other natural fiber and it is primarily grown and used to make cloth. Other parts of the cotton plant are put to good use and are used in the production of foods, plastics and in paper products, according to the National Cotton Council of America.
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