Preserving the nutrients in your food is an important component of maintaining a healthy diet. How you prepare and cook foods influences their nutritional content. Water-soluble vitamins, in particular, are unstable in heat. Boiling, for example, destroys some of the water-soluble vitamins in vegetables and fruit.
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Running a half-marathon is quite an accomplishment; one that requires discipline, dedication and rigorous training. Providing your body with the proper fuel is essential for you to perform your best on race day.
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In a perfect world, your children would get all of the nutrients they need for health and growth from healthy foods in their diets. But child food preferences, busy schedules and fluctuating appetites make it very difficult for children to consistently eat a diet that satisfies all their nutritional needs.
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The unique sweet and salty flavor of kettle corn has made it a sought-after treat at fairs and outdoor festivals everywhere. Because of its popularity, the sweet and savory snack is also available in many grocery stores in either a pre-popped form or a microwave-ready version.
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Honey has been used as an important medicinal element and as a natural sweetener. While clover honey does contain carbohydrates in the form of sugar, it also provides several health benefits, in contrast to refined table sugar.
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Phosphoric acid, a common food additive, has been associated with decreased bone mineral density. A colorless, odorless substance, it is used in fertilizers and detergents as well as foods and beverages. Its purpose in the food industry is to give a sharp flavor to food or to serve as a preservative.
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It may be a challenge to get your 12-year-old to eat healthy, but proper nutrition is essential for growth and development and peak performance in school. A healthy diet is about balance and variety. Instead of focusing on taking away unhealthy foods from your child, find nutritious foods that you child enjoys.
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You have probably been told to eat fish in your diet to get a source of omega-3 fatty acids. This can be a challenge for vegetarians or for those who do not like fish. Luckily, fish is not the only way to get important omega-3 fatty acids in your diet.
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Artificial sweeteners allow consumers to enjoy a little sweetness without the calories and sugar. Splenda and Sweet & Low are brand names for two artificial sweeteners, sucralose and saccharin, respectively. Both products are used as tabletop sweeteners as well as in baked goods, beverages and candies.
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Shrimp, which is relatively low in saturated fat and calories and a good source of selenium, vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, can be a healthy food to include in your diet.
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Ayurveda, a traditional Hindu healing system, identifies three doshas that give insight into people's health and which foods best suit them. The doshas are vata, pitta and kapha. Everyone's body has all three doshas, but you also have a dominant dosha type.
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Regularly eating fish and shellfish provides lean protein and high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
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According to the American Diabetes Association, we can all benefit from the concepts found in most traditional Asian cuisine. Authentic Asian diets typically contain low-calorie foods that can help you lose weight. However, the only weight-loss plan that will work for you is the one you can follow long-term.
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Atlantic salmon is fatty and high in omega-3s, which is exactly the type of fish the American Heart Association recommends that you eat at least twice weekly. Though wild Atlantic salmon is an endangered species, the Atlantic salmon at your local grocer's is almost certainly sustainably farmed.
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An egg casserole is light and fluffy, with a flavor and texture reminiscent of a well-prepared omelet. Adding meat and vegetables to the casserole complements the eggs and makes the dish more filling with the extra protein and fiber content. If you are going to be short on time, opt for a make-ahead egg casserole.
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A Cornish game hen, or Poussin, is a young hybrid chicken sold whole at many grocers. Despite its name, Cornish game hens can be either male or female and are domestically raised. The bird consists of all white meat that is more succulent than that from a full-grown chicken.
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Quinoa is species of the Goosefoot plant, closely related to beets and spinach, grown and harvested for its edible seeds. Quinoa seeds have a slight bitter flavor with a grainy texture. If you prepare quinoa incorrectly, it may turn to mush or adopt a vaguely muddy flavor.
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Chuck eye steak is taken from the shoulder area of a cow. It requires strong seasonings and fast, high heat cooking because it is less flavorful and moist than other cuts of beef. If prepared correctly, the high heat will seal juices within the meat for the best flavor.
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Sockeye, or red, salmon is a species found in the northern Pacific Ocean and the rivers that discharge into it. They grow up to 2 feet 8 inches long, and they have deep red meat. Sockeye salmon is slightly oily with a mild flavor that sits on the palette for seconds after taking a bite.
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Weight gainer shakes help you consume more calories when you aren't getting enough from your usual diet. With the right ingredients, a single shake could boost your day's intake by around 4,000 calories.
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