Sodium chlorite is a salt-based chemical that also features the element chlorine. It has several practical uses and is very similar to sodium chlorate, a common food additive. Most people interact with sodium chlorite frequently but do not realize it, because the chemical is rarely interacted with in large portions.
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Retinol is just another name for vitamin A, an essential nutrient found in many foods. Both vitamins A and C are necessary to the body's health and proper functioning--deficiencies in either can lead to significant health problems.
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Grapefruit is a common fruit grown primarily in warm-weather and tropical locations such as Florida, California and Mexico. But the fruit is shipped and consumed throughout the United States and is often available year-round.
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Water is alkaline when it has its pH level adjusted so that it is around 8 or 9, making it a base. Many of its proponents believe this improves your body's health because the body tends to gravitate towards being acidic, which can weaken your immune system, making you more susceptible to illness.
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Beeswax can be confused with bee pollen and honey; all are produced by bees and are similar in their structure. However, beeswax is a unique substance and has several benefits to the human body.
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Exercise is an important aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It becomes even more critical when you are also relying on it to help you lose weight. But not everyone is physically capable of performing exercise to lose weight, and some feel they don't have any time in their day to devote to physical activity.
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Elk is not among the most commonly raised and consumed meats in the United States, but there is a market for the game meat. Many farms raise elk to sell as food, and in some parts of the country restaurants offer elk steak as a main course.
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Dehydration can occur quickly during exercise. This is especially true if you are exercising for long periods of time and/or in hot temperatures. Your body needs to replenish water during and after exercise to prevent dehydration and facilitate normal processes like sweating.
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Many recipes call for ground pork sausage because of its strong flavor. While not as healthy as other forms of ground meats, including ground beef and ground turkey, ground Italian sausage features high amounts of fat and can be combined with seasonings to spice up certain dishes.
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Not exclusively from the northern country, Canadian bacon is a very popular breakfast food item in the United States and Canada. It is made from pork and is much thicker and lower in fat than more common slices of bacon. Canadian bacon is used in several recipes and can be paired with a variety of foods.
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Cucumbers are cooked in a variety of ways, but grilling isn't among the most common methods. Much of this relates to the structure of cucumbers. These vegetables are high in water content, which doesn't suit them well for grilling.
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Grilling corn on the cob is a popular way to prepare the summertime food because it can be done in just a few minutes' time. But how you choose to place the corn on the grill is a matter of personal preference.
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Raw onions may make you cry, but an onion on the grill has a totally different effect. An onion's flavor changes drastically as it is cooked at high heats. The sugars in the vegetable caramelize, causing the vegetable to become much sweeter.
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Flounder is a saltwater fish with a very delicate flavor. Because the taste is not strong, flounder is not often seasoned very much, in order to avoid overpowering the fish. It is often paired with other seafood, such as crab and lobster meat, because the flavors of each complement one another.
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Some of the most popular cuts of pork are boneless. The pork tenderloin, for example, is often sold boneless, since the ribs connected to the loin are often removed and sold as their own product. Many pork chops are also prepared boneless, although bone-in options are available.
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Ocean perch is an easy fish to prepare. Unlike other types of fish, the surface of perch fillets change color when cooked from a white color to a distinct brown tone. This gives you a good visual guide when trying to ensure that the fish is properly cooked.
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If you don't own a grill, or don't like hassling with charcoal or propane, your oven's broiler is a good alternative. A broiler is essentially a grill turned upside down -- the heat comes from the top, rather than from underneath the meat, and the heated space is enclosed.
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Walleye's mild flavor makes it a versatile fish. Seasoning the fish can greatly alter the taste of the meat, which can makes walleye taste different depending on how it is cooked.
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The beef shoulder fillet, better known as the petite tender steak, is not one of the most common cuts of beef found in meat markets, but its flavor and value make it an economical cut. The steak is taken from the shoulder of the cow and usually weighs between 8 and 10 oz.
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Salmon can be cooked in several different ways depending on your preference -- steaks and fillets are often grilled, broiled, baked and smoked, and you can even prepare it in the microwave. Meat can be stored in the refrigerator and saved for later use, but be careful when reheating the meat.
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