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.
Monounsaturated fatty acids, or MUFAs, constitute the cornerstone of the heart healthy Mediterranean diet. Although there are many regional variations of the Mediterranean diet, all of them are based on whole, healthy foods with an emphasis on monounsaturated-rich fats.
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You need calcium and magnesium to maintain strong bones, regulate muscle and nerve function and control your blood pressure. Calcium also plays a key role in hormone and enzyme function, while magnesium helps form protein and DNA.
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Crab meat is delicious and tender and can be eaten hot or cold. Several species of edible crabs live worldwide. Blue, king, snow and dungeness crab are species in the United States. Crab meat is packed with protein and some essential vitamins and minerals. One 3-oz.
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Probiotics are live microorganisms that have many health benefits. Aslo called good bacteria, probiotics, help your body in the digestive process and in fighting off harmful bacteria.
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Fish oil has cardiovascular benefits, reducing inflammation and lowering cholesterol levels. But if you’re trying to get pregnant, you may have more interest in fish oil’s effects on something more crucial to reproductive function -- sperm.
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Vitamin D is a nutrient that your body uses to meet a variety of critical health needs, including maintenance of your normal nerve and immune function and the support of proper bone formation. You can develop a deficiency of this vitamin if you don’t absorb it properly in your small intestine.
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Your body doesn’t store vitamin C, so if you consume more than you need, the excess leaves your body with your urine. But people who take extreme doses of vitamin C still might experience negative effects.
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Bad bowel movements mean one of two things: diarrhea or constipation. Diarrhea consists of sometimes-uncontrollable loose stools. Constipation occurs when food packs up in your colon and won't move easily. High-fiber vegetables such as carrots may help your bowel movements in both cases.
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Rice is a staple in the diets of many cultures and provides a good source of energy in the form of carbohydrates. There are many types of rice; all are carbohydrate-dense and eating too much may cause you to eat too little of the other nutrients needed to ensure optimal health.
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A pork loin end roast is cut from the end of the pig closest to the shoulders. This section of meat includes bones and has a high fat content. While this makes the pork end roast hard to carve, it does lend itself to a method of cooking that allows the meat to be easily pulled away from the bones.
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Watercress is in the same family as mustard and cabbage,with a somewhat bitter, peppery taste. The vegetable is full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. A serving has more iron than spinach and provides 312 percent of your daily vitamin K requirements, according to Food Facts.
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Sausage is usually made up of ground meat and seasonings, which are packed into a casing and formed into links. This method was designed for food-preservation purposes, portion control and the preparation — smoking, curing, drying — of meats.
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Weight gain can be caused by many things, such as a sedentary lifestyle, a rich diet or other factors such as genetics or health conditions. If bread is partly to blame for your weight gain, it is most likely the amount of bread you consume and the type of breads you choose to eat that is causing the problem.
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Polyphenols are a hot topic among functional food proponents due to increasing evidence that they can impact your health in positive ways. Polyphenols are antioxidant compounds derived from plants.
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To save time and money, make pancakes in batches and store them in the freezer for later use. This eliminates the need to make fresh pancake batter often and keeps you from buying expensive frozen products. Heat up frozen pancakes and add toppings, such as berries, bananas, whip cream or syrup.
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Getting enough essential nutrients can sometimes be a concern for those on specialized diets, such as meat, dairy and egg-free vegan diets. A varied diet, fully obtainable with vegan restrictions, can provide all the amino acids required for complete proteins and good health.
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Apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper and cinnamon are all used as flavorful culinary ingredients. All three are also touted for their beneficial health effects. Cider vinegar, cayenne and cinnamon are each high in nutrients, though each has a different nutritional profile.
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Sweet chemicals called steviol glycosides from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni plant are the main ingredients in stevia-derived sugar substitutes. These products, which are approved for use as food additives by the U.S.
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The center cut half-boneless loin is considered one of the prime pork roast cuts. This cut includes part of the backbone. The bone adds flavor to the meat and accelerates cooking a bit.
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Some rose species produce “hips” in the fall. Rose hips are fruits of the rose that appear after the shrubs finish flowering. Rose hips are high in vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid.
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