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.
Prosciutto is an Italian-style ham that has been dry-cured, aged and seasoned. It can be eaten as is or cooked in a variety of ways. The region from which your prosciutto comes makes a big difference in the flavor of the ham. The taste of prosciutto relies heavily on the pig used and its feed.
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Sorghum, also known as "guinea corn," is a cereal grain that originated in Africa and is eaten throughout the world. It is especially valuable in arid terrain because of its resistance to drought. Guinea corn is a nutrient-rich grain that is often ground into flour to make bread, porridge and pancakes.
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If you've got a weakness for coconut -- the tropical fruit that adds so much flavor to German chocolate icing, coconut cake and Thai coconut curry -- you might wonder if it's good or bad for you. The fact is, nutritional facts about coconut can be confusing.
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Spelt is a glutinous grain that was introduced to the United States in the 1890s. Nutritionally similar to oats, spelt is often used as an alternative to oats and barley in pasta, flour, high fiber cereals and baked goods.
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If you tend to carry more weight around the midsection than in the hips and thighs, you're considered an apple shape rather than a pear. Having an apple shape could make you more prone to metabolic syndrome, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
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If you have diabetes, your doctor may suggest limiting your intake of fat and refined sugars. Fat-free and sugar-free frozen yogurt can serve as an occasional treat, as long as you don’t overindulge. This snack food isn’t necessarily “bad” for you when compared to other snack foods.
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A turkey crown is just the breast meat -- no legs -- on the bone, which reduces the cooking time, makes it easier to carve and creates less waste.
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Eggs provide a variety of benefits, but swallowing a raw egg might provide special boons for your health, as some nutrients can decrease when foods are cooked. Look to raw eggs for energy and improvements to sperm quality and fetal health, but understand the risks associated with eating them.
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High cholesterol in the bile causes 80 percent of gallstones, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Gallstones cause cholecystitis or inflammation of the gallbladder, which can result in severe abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
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Some people such as weightlifters, athletes or people simply looking for extra energy, add protein to shakes and smoothies. One common approach is to mix raw eggs in with the drink. After all, eggs contain high levels of protein along with other valuable nutrients and vitamins.
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Eat your vegetables. You've probably heard that your entire life, and if you're like most Americans, you still have trouble eating as many "greens" as you're supposed to. With that in mind, it may be hard to imagine eating so much of a vegetable, like lettuce, that you worry about the equivalent of a lettuce overdose.
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Success in swimming requires hard work, dedication, significant practice time in the pool and eating a nutritious diet. Like all athletes, swimmers need to consume a balanced diet to help promote muscle function, exercise recovery and stamina.
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In moderation, cheese is a nutritious food. Like the milk it's made from, cheese is rich in both calcium needed for strong bones and protein needed for muscle growth and maintenance. Cheese may have sleep-inducing qualities as well.
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Geritol is a multivitamin supplement that provides essential vitamins and minerals. According to geritol.com, the Geritol tonic is a liquid form of the supplement; it contains key vitamins and minerals at high potency levels. The liquid form is beneficial for those who have difficulty with swallowing pills.
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The perfectly-cooked steak is many people's idea of the ultimate comfort food. Looking to avoid the expense and hassle of going out to a steakhouse, home cooks -- with varying degrees of success -- attempt to create the perfect steak at home. If you've been frustrated with cooking steak, look to your cupboard.
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Although muscle growth requires you to consume a surplus of calories -- you need to eat more calories than you burn through exercise and other activities -- not all high-calorie foods are ideal for muscle growth.
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Snack foods such as chips or crackers are expensive and can take a big bite out of your food budget. Especially frustrating is spending good money on a box of crackers or a bag of chips, only to discover that the crispy treats are stale after you've eaten only a few of them.
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Weight gain -- and healthy eating in general -- requires a significant time investment to plan your diet and cook healthy meals.
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Boiling is a good way to cook tilapia fillets quickly and season the fish without overwhelming its natural flavor. The term “boiling,” however, is something of a misstatement.
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Dried plums, or prunes, aren't just for those whose digestive tracts are feeling a little backed up.
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