Diabetes is a disease that affects people of all ages, races, nationalities and both genders. It is the inability to regulate blood sugar levels naturally. In some diabetics, the body lacks insulin, a hormone that moves blood sugars from the...
An ingredient in curry powder and a less-expensive alternative to saffron, turmeric's yellow color and warm, chicken-soup flavor enhances curries, soups and stews. Warmer and spicier than paprika, yet cooler than a Hungarian wax pepper, turmeric...
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive debilitating disease that can affect every aspect of your life. Because your coordination is impaired, you may experience a spectrum of issues such as bradykinesia, or severely slowed movements or...
Coronary heart disease results when plaque builds up inside the arteries that supply blood to your heart. While some people need medications or surgery to control their plaque buildup, a balanced diet that limits your intake of saturated fat,...
Protein is essential for the body to build new tissue, replace cells in the body and maintain the fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, writes Sizer and Whitney. Protein takes longer to break down than carbohydrates, which can help maintain...
Food often becomes an integral part of spending time with family and friends. Whether you're cooking for yourself or a group, improve one of life's pleasures by preparing healthier -- yet tasty -- meals. Use fresh ingredients whenever possible, as...
Hot dogs, hamburgers and s'mores are foods you might associate with the perfect food for your camping adventure. Cooking on a camping trip is simple and rewarding. As you and your camping companions experience the beauty of the outdoors, knowing...
A proper diet is important for cancer patients. Special dietary needs, a compromised immune system and side effects of cancer treatment make special food preparation techniques necessary. A diet specifically prepared for the cancer patient ensures...
A colonoscopy is procedure performed to check the colon for potential problems such irritable bowel disease or abnormal growths. The procedure itself involves a special scope, which is run through the rectum and into the colon. If you've scheduled...
Good nutrition often is put on hold when you are studying for an important test, but good nutrition is necessary to promote optimal brain function. If you skip meals or you gobble down pizza, chips, coffee and soft drinks simply to put food in...
One of the most important aspects of hurricane preparation is stocking up on healthy foods that can be stored unrefrigerated and eaten without being cooked. Canned goods are excellent staples and can provide most of the nutrients you and your...
Learning that you are cooking for someone on dialysis can seem like an overwhelming task, with all of the micronutrient and fluid restrictions imposed. It's true, a poor diet can impact that person's health and physical comfort, as fluids and...
Too much sodium in your diet can cause high blood pressure and raise your risk for heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Healthy adults should not have more than 2,300 mg sodium per day, and individuals with hypertension should not have more...
Camping is one of life's great outdoor pleasures. Amidst verdant and arid landscapes alike, campers enjoy both the sounds and silence of nature as well as recreation and interaction with fellow campers. Some forethought and essential planning...
Prepared meals, whether refrigerated or frozen, provide convenient, time-saving food choices. If you're seeking weight loss, frozen meals may also help you limit your caloric intake or portion sizes. Prepared meals vary substantially in flavor,...
Eating low-calorie food may not sound appealing. If carrot sticks, cottage cheese and dried out pieces of toast come to mind when you hear the words "low-calorie foods," remind yourself that eating low calorie does not mean eating bland, boring...
Low-carb prepared foods, along with other low-carb options, can help to promote weight loss and maintain safe blood glucose levels. Foods containing carbohydrates break down into sugar, causing a spike in blood glucose, according to Harvard's...
Healthy foods decrease your risk of disease and provide a sufficient amount of calories to support a productive, high quality of life. Unrefined grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, low-fat dairy, and lean protein may be combined to prepare...
Prepared foods can be convenient for busy families and people who do not know how or do not like to cook meals. Many prepared foods are not nutritious choices because they contain too many calories or too much saturated fat and not enough...
When going on a diet, preparing your own foods is one of the best ways to guarantee that the food is going to be healthy for you, since you control what you put in it. However, home-cooked food can quickly become just as unhealthy as eating out if...
Epicurious, a website "for people who love to eat," reviewed five popular prepared-food diet programs that are available nationwide and evaluated them in 2007 on flavor, nutrition, convenience, portion size and variety. It also considered how...
A few decades ago, being a vegetarian meant living on fruits and vegetables or preparing most of your own food. Today, there are many convenient options available, largely because the vegetarian population is significant--up to three percent of...
The dieter faces a daunting challenge. While the alcoholic can disavow alcohol and avoid bars, those who love to eat cannot give up food. When you choose to pursue the path of healthy dining, you are constantly faced with the object of your...
Candida albicans is a yeast microorganism that generally lives in the intestinal tract, sharing space in your bowel with a variety of other microorganisms called probiotics. If an overgrowth of Candida albicans begins in the digestive system, it...
Whole grains are nutrient-rich foods bursting with vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and antioxidants. Regularly consuming whole grains reduces your risk of suffering from gum disease, cardiovascular disease and asthma, the Whole Grain Council...
Potassium is a mineral categorized as an electrolyte, as are magnesium, sodium and calcium. All carry electrical charges through your body and regulate a number of bodily functions, including muscle and nerve function. The Linus Pauling Institute...
Purchasing prepared foods may be convenient for your busy schedule. You can buy packaged meals that come frozen or that are shelf stable. These foods can last in your freezer or cupboard for an extended period of time. Read the nutrition facts...
Cooking can be a delicate balance with regard to nutrition. On one hand, cooking changes the chemical nature of food, in many cases leaching out protein and other nutrients. On the other, many high protein foods can be dangerous if undercooked....
When you're trying to lose weight, figuring out what and how much to eat can be hard, especially for busy people who don't want to count calories or memorize lists of what they can and can't eat. Signing up for a weight-loss program that sends...
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