Phytochemicals - substances occurring naturally in plant foods

Glucose - the simple sugar to which carbohydrate must be broken down for absorption; also know as dextrose

Free Radicals - Highly reactive, imbalanced molecules that are the byproducts of normal metabolism and are associated with the degenerative aging process. Free radicals steal electrons from healthy cells to neutralize their own charge, causing cellular damage. Free radicals are also produced by exposure to cigarette smoke, smog and other environmental pollutants, harmful chemicals, toxins, and even sunlight. Antioxidant supplementation will help counter the effects of free radicals.

Serving Size - The specific amount of food resulting from a recipe.

Hyperkalemia - excessive amounts of potassium

Osteoporosis - condition in which bones become brittle because there have been insufficient mineral deposits, especially calcium

Diabetes mellitus - Chronic disease in which the body lacks the normal ability to metabolize glucose

Arachidonic Acid - An essential fatty acid that is the immediate precursor to "bad" eicosanoids found in fatty red meats, egg yokes, and organ meats.

BMI (Body Mass Index) - BMI is a tool for indicating weight status in adults.1 It is a measure of weight for height. For adults over 20 years old, BMI falls into one of the following categories:

Below 18.5 Underweight

18.5 - 24.9 Normal

25.0 - 29.9 Overweight

30.0 and Above Obese

Caffeine - stimulant in coffee, tea and many cola drinks

Cardiovascular - pertaining to the heart and the entire circulatory system

Complex Carbohydrates - Giant carbs that are usually found in the seeds/roots of plants. They are generally made up of long chains of glucose strung together. In other words, everything made of 3 or more sugars.