Soy, most notably soy sauce, forms the base of many stir-fry sauce recipes, but some people don't want to eat soy or cannot eat soy for any number of reasons. Fortunately, there are plenty of other ingredients to use to make a tasty stir-fry sauce that doesn't include soy sauce.
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Though boiled chicken is safe to eat as long as it's cooked thoroughly, frying the chicken before you serve it will add flavor and a crunchy texture. Because the chicken is already cooked, it's a fast process to fry it, making it easy to get a quick meal on the table.
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If your infant has not passed a bowel movement in several days or if she is passing dry and hard stools, it is likely that she is constipated. It is more difficult to treat constipation in infants, particularly very young infants, because they cannot eat many of the foods that help ease this uncomfortable condition.
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Kefir is similar to yogurt, but it has a thinner consistency and contains yeast in addition to the beneficial probiotics found in yogurt. Plain kefir has a tart flavor, but the food also comes in fruit and vegetable flavors.
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Onion powder is made from dehydrated onions, giving it a concentrated flavor that pairs well with many foods. Using onion powder when cooking offers health benefits because it contains some nutrients, but in small amounts, meaning you can't rely on it to meet your daily recommended totals.
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Passion fruit is high in fiber and vitamin C and is native to South America. It has a mildly sweet flavor that makes it great for eating plain, adding to salads or blending with other fruits. In the United States, the most commonly-available variety of passion fruit is round and purple in color.
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Rump steak, also known as round steak, is a flavorful, firm-textured steak that comes from the cow's muscular hindquarters. Although rump steak is similar to sirloin, it is a less expensive cut and can be tough. Marinating followed by proper cooking is the key to bringing out the succulent flavors of the meat.
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When you don't get enough of the nutrients you need for good health, you run the risk of becoming malnourished. These nutrients include proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals.
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Professional swimmers compete in regional, national and international competitions to build on their athletic records. Swimming can be an expensive sport — competition fees, swimming gear, high-calorie diets and travel expenses add up, and time spent away from home makes it hard to maintain a full-time job.
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While you may enjoy the vitamin C-packed nutrients found in grapefruits, eating grapefruit with certain medications can negatively impact your health. One example is the medication Cialis, generic name tadalafil, which is prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction.
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Maintaining proper iron levels in your body is important because iron carries oxygen throughout your bloodstream. Most people get enough iron through their diet, but if you have some types of iron deficiency, your body may find it difficult to absorb iron through food.
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If you’re trying to gain some extra body mass, the safest way to do it is to put it on in the form of muscle rather than body fat, according to Harvard Health Publications. Don’t fall for product advertisements that claim you need tons of extra protein powder to bulk up properly.
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Your body produces creatine in the kidneys, pancreas and liver. You also ingest creatine each time you eat meat and fish.
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Skin discoloration occurs for reasons that include sun damage, liver spots and acne scars. When they're serious or noticeable, blots on the skin can make you want to hide. You can choose from numerous treatments to lighten dark patches and even out your skin tone.
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While 400 IU of vitamin E is more than the recommended dietary allowance for adults, it is not more than the tolerable upper intake level for the vitamin. The amount is generally considered safe and unlikely to cause serious side effects.
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Although vitamin B-12 and warfarin are not likely to interact with each other, they may negatively interact with other vitamins and supplements. Warfarin may also cause adverse side effects in some individuals, some of which can be life-threatening.
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Protein supplements are all effective at helping you build muscle when consumed as directed by the manufacturer and after approval by your doctor. However, some types of protein may be more efficient at helping to build and maintain lean muscle mass compared with others.
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There is evidence that links protein supplementation with decreased renal, or kidney, function. The results of a research study reported by the "Harvard Gazette" looked at the effects of high-protein diets on renal function in women.
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Dark spots on the skin, sometimes referred to as age spots or liver spots, are areas that have developed more pigmentation. They typically show up in places that are exposed to sunlight more frequently, such as on the face and shoulders.
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Elliptical trainers are stationary cardiovascular exercise machines that use a variety of measurements for gauging your workout. Often found on the LED console, the distance measurement on an elliptical trainer helps exercisers translate their workout into miles, similar to distance runners.
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