Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
Yogurt, made from fermenting milk, naturally contains healthy bacteria that provide nutritional support for your digestive tract. However, high heat exposure -- either during the pasteurization process or during cooking, when yogurt is added to hot foods -- will destroy the bacteria.
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Vitamin D is not actually a vitamin, but a hormone. It is created when your skin is exposed to the sun, and it maintains calcium levels and proper bone formation. MayoClinic.com states that it may help treat osteoporosis, cancer and even high blood pressure. Many people supplement with it for these reasons.
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When you've made sure to buy all the basics for cookies -- flour, eggs, butter -- it's easy to forget that your bottle of vanilla in the pantry is empty. Honey will make the cookies sweeter and will give them a subtle honey taste, but won't impart any vanilla flavor.
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Ruby-red cranberries often appear on holiday tables, but they are a healthy and flavorful fruit for any time of year. Cranberries supply a good source of vitamin C and the fruits contain antioxidants that help prevent heart diseases, according to the University of Georgia.
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Allergic reaction may result from consuming the skin or pulp of green or dried figs, from the commercial extract of figs or from fresh fig fruit. It is also possible for a sensitivity to be caused by inhaling pollen from figs or fig trees or by touching the fruit.
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Throughout its long and storied history, the hamburger -- which traces its roots back to mid-1800s Hamburg, Germany -- has appeared in uncountable culinary variations, from simple cheeseburgers to intricate stuffed patties with exotic vegetables and artisan buns.
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Pasta is an enjoyable finger food for babies. Wiggly strands of spaghetti or linguine keep the baby's attention on food for longer periods because she can play with the strands as well as eat them, while larger pasta pieces like rotini or shells give her an unusual texture to savor.
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If you're looking for a convenient breakfast on the run, it's hard to beat a bagel -- just slap on some peanut butter, or add a few veggies, and go. Cinnamon raisin bagels aren't your best choice for healthy bagels, because they're made with refined grain flour, instead of healthier flour made from whole grains.
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Roasting and grilling are closely related cooking methods, each using indirect dry heat to cook the food. Both methods are widely used by health-conscious diners because they render fat from foods as they cook and don't require any to be added.
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At 6 g of protein per serving, millet is a good choice to help vegetarians meet their protein needs. It's gluten-free, so celiac sufferers can indulge without fear of intestinal damage, and according to the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory, its magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and lutein content make it nutritious.
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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, which means your body stores it in fat tissues and uses it to produce red blood cells and activate vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting.
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Gastroenteritis is a type of virus that causes gastrointestinal distress. It is sometimes referred to as the stomach flu because it causes stomach pain and discomfort. Gastroenteritis is often short-lived but recovery can take several days.
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Combining an egg with oatmeal creates a powerhouse breakfast. In addition to the vitamins and minerals in both foods, oatmeal provides you with 4 grams of fiber and whole grain, while the egg provides 6.26 grams of protein.
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In most areas of the Philippines -- particularly in Visayas and Mindanao, two of the three main island groups -- the word "tinola" refers to a clear ginger- and onion-based soup, stew or broth. One of its variations is fish tinola, also known as tinolang isda.
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Multivitamins provide a safe dosage of several vitamins for individuals looking to pump extra nutrients into their body alongside those obtained through a standard diet. Most multivitamins contain vitamin C, which plays a vital role in maintaining your body's basic functions.
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Despite the fact that vitamin D is readily available, 58 million American children don’t get enough of this vital vitamin. The vitamin helps your body process calcium, which helps your bones develop and stay strong so it’s essential for teenagers whose bodies are still growing.
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Old-fashioned oatmeal, slow-cooked for 20 minutes or longer to a smooth and creamy consistency, is a significant upgrade over a pouch of flavored instant oats. Unfortunately, many cooks can't afford to stand at the stove, stirring, for 20 minutes.
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Drinking tea is popular for many reasons, and the benefits can vary from one tea to the next. Steeping dried herbs in hot water allows the nutrients they contain to soak into the tea. The caffeine in certain teas can trigger indigestion, but some teas do not contain any caffeine and may actually help treat indigestion.
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Chicken biryani is a Pakistani and Northern Indian dish. It combines rich seasonings with chicken and rice in a yogurt-based marinade. The resulting texture is creamy and delicate although a lot of spices and aromatics are used. Although there are several steps, the dish isn't too difficult.
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Boneless, skinless chicken is a versatile and healthy choice for lunch or dinner. If you opt for chicken breasts, a 4-ounce serving has just 110 calories and 2.5 grams of fat, but provides you nearly half of your daily requirement for protein. The problem arises in the cooking.
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