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.
People store fat in different places all over their body, including the face. Unfortunately, you can't pick and choose where you lose fat, which is a concept known as spot reducing, notes exercise physiologist and trainer Tom Kelso.
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Chamomile tea is widely used as an herbal tea as well as an ingredient in lotions and other topical treatments. It has a strong, distinctively fresh herbal scent and small, daisy-like blossoms.
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Chocolate truffles are a rich and luxurious treat. These candies are easy to make at home. Most recipes require good-quality chocolate, heavy cream and sometimes butter. If you don't have cream on hand, you can make a replacement for heavy whipping cream with milk and butter.
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Although not scientifically demonstrated to reduce gas, bloating and heartburn, anecdotal evidence has caused many holistic health practitioners to recommend apple cider vinegar as treatment for digestive distress. For gas and bloating, drink a glass of vinegar in water before each meal.
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Finger ribs are a type of small rib that can be either pork or beef, depending on where you purchase them; as the name suggests, they are approximately the same size as a finger.
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Raw or cooked, hot or cold, spinach has a distinct flavor that's popular in cuisines throughout the world. It's also is fat-free, low in calories and packed with vitamins and minerals. Good seasonings for spinach enhance and complement its flavor without adding a lot of fat or calories, maximizing its health benefits.
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Water retention in the legs, ankles and feet is usually painless and treatable with home remedies. Fluid retention increases with age and is more common in those who are obese or suffer from impaired circulation.
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Ongoing controversy has surrounded vitamin B15, or pangamic acid, in determining the compound’s structure and its classification as a vitamin. Although not readily available in the United States, vitamin B15 is marketed as an antioxidant that stimulates cellular respiration.
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Peanut butter is a nutrient-rich, calorie-dense food that can be a healthy addition to nearly any diet. As with all foods, though, peanut butter isn't perfect for all situations. While peanut butter can help you bulk up when attempting to gain muscle, using peanut butter as a pre-workout meal isn't ideal.
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When it comes to picking out a bagel, you have several choices. Bagels come in many different varieties, with some -- such as whole wheat -- healthier than others. Bagels come frozen, refrigerated or fresh, and whether you prefer your bagel toasted or soft will determine how to warm your bagel.
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When making hamburgers, it's best to use ground beef that is 80 to 85 percent lean, according to Steven Raichlen, host of "Barbecue University" on PBS. Too much fat produces a greasy burger, while too little fat can leave your burgers dry and crumbly.
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Pan frying a burger is a quick and easy way to make a meal when the weather does not permit outdoor grilling. When you are pan frying a burger, you want to use thin patties. Each burger should be approximately ¼ inch thick. Bigger burgers are more appropriate for cooking on the grill.
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Skirt steaks are a cut of beef from the diaphragm section of the cow. Typical features of this cut include a strong beef flavor and a grainy texture. Cuts of skirt steaks are typically long and thin. When panfrying skirt steaks, choose a cut of beef that is approximately 3/4-inch thick.
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Pork steak is a cut of meat taken from the shoulder portion of the pig, and the meat from this area can be fairly tough. For this reason, marinating the meat before you cook it is one way to make the meat tender and easier to eat if you aren’t using a slow cooking method.
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Most children experience stomachaches from time to time. The pain can vary in location and intensity, depending on the underlying cause. Pink cheeks may accompany the abdominal discomfort. Flushing of the facial skin is a common symptom of fever.
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Resembling a doughnut in shape, bagels are a dense and chewy baked treat originating from Europe. These tasty round breads can be topped with your choice of cream cheese, salmon or jam for a high-carbohydrate, low-calorie breakfast. Bagels are undeniably best when they’re fresh.
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Scallops are a healthy food choice that can be part of a quick and nutritious meal. Serving them with vegetables adds essential vitamins and fiber, while keeping your meal low in fat and calories. Most vegetables pair well with scallops, which have a sweet, fishy flavor.
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Cream of tartar is an acid powder, potassium hydrogen tartrate, which is a byproduct of wine-making. When cream of tartar combines with baking soda -- a base or alkali -- during baking, carbon dioxide is released. It creates bubbles that make baked ingredients lighter and more tender.
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Steaming is a simple way to cook vegetables while retaining flavor, color and nutrients without adding fat or calories. While steamed vegetables don't require sauce to make them taste good, a flavorful sauce complements the flavor and makes the vegetables even better.
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Cod is relatively inexpensive, simple to cook and it makes an excellent addition to a healthy diet. One 3-1/2 oz. serving of fresh cod fish contains only 85 calories and offers protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Cooking cod fillets should be done simply and with moist heat to keep them from drying out.
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