If you are on a salt-restricted diet, you might want to reduce the amount of sodium being released by your water softener. If you are maintaining a saltwater fish tank, you will want to keep the salt at a level for optimum fish health. A tool, called a hydrometer, is used for at-home measuring of sodium levels.
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Despite its name, the sea cucumber is actually a marine animal. You may find sea cucumber dishes in Chinese celebration meals, but not on the nightly dinner table, as the food takes a long time to prepare. When purchasing a fresh sea cucumber, look for one that is a shiny black color and has a smooth surface.
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Vitamin C may be the most familiar vitamin on the market. It has a long-standing reputation for immune support; you probably think of vitamin C every time you get a cold. Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant, assisting your body to repair the harmful effects of time and toxins.
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While it's possible to eat healthfully without eating vegetables, the nutrients found in vegetables provide essential building blocks for your body's health, making vegetables a vital part of any truly nutritious diet.
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Carrot seed oil is an amber-colored oil extracted from carrot seeds by a steam-distillation process. The oil has a high level of antioxidants that may help to prevent damage caused by free radicals that can harm healthy cells.
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Although peppermint tea has been used for centuries to relieve a variety of ailments, scientific evaluation of the health benefits of peppermint tea, as of 2010, is in the early stages, according to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
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The Andes Candy Company is best known for its bite-sized after-dinner mints. Each foil-wrapped creme de menthe candy consists of a green mint filling sandwiched by two thin layers of chocolate. Andes thin candies also include mint parfait, cherry jubilee and toffee crunch.
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For a hearty and healthy meal, accentuate the mild flavor of yellow squash by baking it with your choice of tasty toppings such as low-fat cheese, crispy breadcrumbs and savory seasonings.
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Whether you go for straightneck or crookneck, yellow summer squash is sweet and tender. The two varieties are similar and used interchangeably in recipes; yellow straightneck is smooth, long and cylindrical, while yellow crookneck has a bulbous bottom and a thin, bent neck.
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Cayenne peppers are commonly grown in the home garden. The peppers are decorative on the plant and full of robust flavor when used to spice up a favorite culinary dish.
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According to the United States Department of Agriculture, chicken is safely thawed by only three ways: in the microwave, in cold water or in the refrigerator. Of these, microwave thawing is the quickest method. Consider the various methods carefully and plan ahead, as each has distinct advantages and disadvantages.
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Trout can be enjoyed as a healthy meal that is rich in protein, vitamin D, omega 3 oils, selenium and magnesium but low in calories, polyunsaturated fats and saturated fats. Baking trout isn't difficult and is an excellent way to retain the flavor and healthy qualities of the fish.
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Turkey franks are a healthy, low-fat alternative to traditional pork or beef franks. According to Brown University Nutrition Academic Award Program, turkey franks contain 8 to 11 fat g, depending on the brand, while beef and pork franks contain 12 to 18 g.
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Pairing a roast beef with instant onion soup mix and canned soup is a tasty way to prepare any type of roast but is an especially effective cooking technique to moisten and tenderize an inexpensive roast. Preparing the roast takes only minutes.
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If you're accustomed to eating oatmeal made from rolled oats, you may be surprised at the chewy texture and nutty flavor of steel-cut oats. Steel-cut oats are made from the whole oat, which is cut into small chunks. Because the oats are a whole grain, the cereal is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber.
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Rib eye steak is a tender, succulent steak cut from the outer edge of beef ribs. Simple cooking methods bring out the natural flavor of the meat. Cooking rib eye steak in a slow cooker is a particularly effortless way to cook rib eye steak, resulting in juicy, mouthwatering meat.
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Homemade Chinese vegetable soup is low-fat and is rich in nutritious, high-fiber vegetables that make it a hearty choice for a healthy lunch or dinner. Chinese vegetable soup is especially beneficial if you're watching your weight. Make plenty of Chinese vegetable soup, as the flavors become even better with time.
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A butterfly pork chop is a thick chop that is cut in half lengthwise through the center, with a small "hinge" remaining uncut in the middle. The chop is then opened like a book so the two halves look much like the wings of a butterfly.
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Although carrots are chock full of nutrients, including beta-carotene, potassium and vitamins A and C, kids often turn their nose up at the bright orange vegetables. Often, cooking carrots with ingredients such as cheese or adding a bit of sweetness from honey or brown sugar make carrots more palatable to kids.
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Turkey chops are thin, bone-in 4- to-8-ounce slices cut from the breast of a turkey. The tender chops look and taste much like lamb, veal or pork chops and use similar cooking techniques. However, turkey chops are lower in fat and calories.
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