Cream of mushroom soup features a creamy base flavored with pieces of button mushrooms, although it can be made with any type of mushroom. You may find it condensed or ready to serve in your grocery store, or you can make it at home.
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Vitiligo is a disease that can be embarrassing and difficult to treat. Marked by a lack of pigment in patches of skin, it can affect any part of your body, but common sites include the face, hands, armpits, hair and around body openings.
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Nigerian vegetable soup, or edikaikong soup, is a traditional Nigerian soup made with assorted meats, seafood and vegetables and served with one of Nigeria’s standard side dishes for soups and stews: ugi. Ugu is the name for the fluted pumpkin leaf, which is grown in Nigeria and other tropical African countries.
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Iron is one of the essential nutrients the body needs to function normally. The body uses iron to transport oxygen throughout the body, including to tissues and muscles, and to maintain cell growth and behavior. Iron deficiency deprives the cells in your body of oxygen, which can cause iron deficiency anemia.
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Everyone needs a regular supply of essential amino acids to support health and metabolism. You can reach that goal by including protein at every meal.
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A.J. Bush established Bush Brothers & Company in 1908. It was another six decades, however, before the well-recognized Bush's Baked Beans came into fruition in 1969. Since that time, several flavor varieties have joined the company's product line.
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Vitamin B-3, or niacin, is necessary for a variety of functions in your body, but its role in cardiovascular health has been of special focus.
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A half marathon is a 13.1-mile race that requires an immense investment of time, energy and research regarding the correct training regimen and nutrition. Nutrition leading up to the race has its own set of rules, and after the race, particular foods improve immediate and longer-term recovery.
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Crystal Light is a low-calorie flavored drink. It is available in four different lines – Classic, Tea, Caffeinated and Pure – and in two forms, powdered and liquid drink mix. Crystal Light offers a large variety of flavors including: Concord Grape, Strawberry Kiwi and Raspberry Lemonade.
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Gallstones are hard materials in your gallbladder, and the purpose of your diet for gallstones is to prevent pain and recurrence. A diet for individuals with gallstones may seem limited, but it can probably include yogurt in moderation.
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If you've ever been to a convenience store, gas station, pharmacy or anywhere energy drinks are sold, you've probably noticed the tiny bottles labeled "5-Hour Energy" on a display next to the register.
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A constipated child is a cranky child, and chronic constipation can lead to painful anal fissures and impacted stool. Parents want to give their child the most gentle-sounding remedy available, and some people assume that aloe vera juice is a safe, all-natural laxative.
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Coffee, teas, sodas and energy drinks are widely consumed beverages found on the shelves of nearly every market. Their popularity comes from the caffeine content and ability to stimulate your central nervous system.
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Gout occurs when you have too much uric acid in your bloodstream, resulting in the buildup of painful uric acid crystals in your joints. Uric acid comes from the breakdown of substances called purines, which are found in many foods.
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Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition in which the hair is lost from the scalp and other areas of the body. According to the National Alopecia Areata Areata Foundation, over 4.7 million Americans are affected by this condition, which occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the hair follicles.
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Weisswurst is a traditional Bavarian sausage that gets its name -- white sausage -- from its pale appearance. Prepared from pork and veal heavily seasoned with parsley, onions, bacon, lemon powder, salt and pepper, weisswurst is sold pre-cooked and needs only to be heated through before eating.
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Americans spend over $2 billion annually on high-protein dietary supplements, reported The New York Times in 2010. EAS 100 Percent Whey Protein Powder, which promises to help you build lean muscle faster, is one example. As a supplement, it's not regulated by the U.S.
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As you age, it's important that your daily meals are low in fat, refined sugar and sodium, and high in essential nutrients such as fiber, vitamins and minerals. Doing so may help you avoid gout, stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease arthritis, cancer, respiratory disorders, obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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Eat some "power foods" every time you eat and you'll lose weight, gain lean muscle and have better sex, claims David Zinczenko, "Men's Health" editor-in-chief and author of "The Abs Diet."
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Rainbow chard is the common name used to describe chard that has a variety of bright yellow, red, orange and purple stalks in each bunch.
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