Lactose intolerance and casein sensitivities require careful management through probiotic dairy alternatives and mineral-optimized protein sources.
Brie cheese, called "The Queen of Cheeses," is a soft cheese made from cow's milk. The majority of cheeses labeled as Brie available from your local grocery store are pasteurized, although raw milk varieties are available from specialty cheese shops and via the Internet.
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Plain yogurt can help you meet your requirements for essential nutrients. Many brands of yogurt have probiotics, or healthy bacteria that may fight infections and treat diarrhea. MayoClinic.com recommends choosing a yogurt whose label claims it has live bacterial cultures such as Lactobacillus.
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Dr. Robert C. Atkins popularized the low-carb approach for weight loss and improved health with his first book, published in 1972. Since then, the Atkins diet has been gaining in popularity.
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While not as easy to find as chicken eggs, turkey eggs -- more commonly used to yield more turkeys than sold for consumption, explains Ohio State University -- can make up part of a balanced diet. At 135 calories per egg, turkey eggs provide fuel as well as essential nutrients.
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Many dieters are understandably wary of eating cheese because most cheeses are high in fat and calories. However, there is more than a 30 percent difference in the number of calories found in commonly-served cheeses.
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A ham and cheese omelet, made with two eggs, 1 oz. ham and 1 oz. cheddar cheese, contains 377 calories. These calories are made up of approximately 70 percent fat, 28 percent protein and 2 percent carbohydrates. All values below are for an omelet made with whole eggs and regular cheese.
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Yogurt is made by fermenting many types of milk -- including whole, skim, and evaporated milk -- with lactic acid bacteria. These beneficial bacteria are usually from the types called lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus.
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Whey and casein protein powders contain essential amino acids, which are quickly absorbed when compared to the essential amino acids in the foods you eat. Protein shakes made with these powders are best consumed immediately before and after your workouts, especially with resistance training sessions.
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Ostrich eggs are the largest laid by any bird. They measure approximately 6 to 7 inches in length and as much as 18 inches around. Ostrich were first imported to the United States in the 1880s.
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A cheese curd -- or simply a curd, as it is sometimes called -- is made as the whey is drained in cheese-making vats. This fresh form of cheese is usually best when eaten within five days of purchase, notes Golden Age Cheese.
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Vegans do not eat any foods that come from animals, so vegan "cheese" is a cheese product without milk or milk products, usually derived from soy, rice or oat milks, with gums, starches or tapioca added for texture.
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Corn whiskey is a type of alcoholic beverage made primarily from corn and other grains that are brewed into a mash, then fermented and distilled to remove the alcohol. Among the oldest and most famous whiskeys produced in the United States is Jack Daniels.
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The cottage cheese diet is a short crash diet meant to cause fast weight loss. As it is the case with most fad diets, it provides little nutrition and is very low in calories. According to Health.
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If you're looking to add some variety to your breakfasts or simply want something fancy for your next brunch, give duck eggs a try. They're larger than chicken eggs and higher in calories -- 130 calories vs. 72 calories in a large chicken egg -- and provide several essential nutrients.
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An egg allergy is one of the most common food-related allergies among young children, but can affect anyone at any age, according to KidsHealth.org. If you’ve been diagnosed with an allergy to egg whites, you should avoid all products containing eggs.
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While they aren't nearly as ubiquitous in the United States as chicken eggs, quail eggs make up an important part of several cuisines, and they're commonly consumed in Colombia.
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A free range egg comes from a hen that is uncaged in a barn or warehouse and has access to the outdoors. These free range egg-producing hens also have the ability to engage in natural nesting and foraging behaviors, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Pasta can be made from a wide variety of whole grain flours, including wheat, rice, corn and spelt, providing varying degrees of nutrition. Most commercially sold eggs in the U.S.
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Cheese and beef tacos are an inexpensive, quick and easy-to-make dinner option. They can be high in calories, so if you're watching your weight, it's best to limit your portions.
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Egg whites can be substituted for whole eggs, saving the health-conscious dieter a substantial amount of calories, fat and cholesterol. Egg whites are very high in the protein albumen, and contain no fat.
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