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 might look like thinly sliced deli ham, but it has a much bolder flavor that's part smoky, part tangy and part salty. The meat is often added to pizza or wrapped around fruits or vegetables, and that's fine every once in a while.
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If you eat oranges for their vitamin C, bananas for their potassium and apples for their fiber, you may want to pick up some kiwifruit on your next shopping trip.
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Pickled ginger, sometimes called Japanese pickled ginger or Gari, is white-beige to pale pink. Made from thinly shaved pieces of young ginger -- before ginger develops its papery skin -- pickled ginger is commonly served alongside sushi.
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Protein is an essential nutrient that your body can use every day, so you’re not likely to eat so much of it that you’ll experience significant negative effects.
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Drinking alcohol, even in moderation, can have profound effects on the way your body absorbs vitamin B-12 and, if you are deficient in this vitamin, your health may suffer.
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Tailgate food can be healthy and irresistible. Don't believe us? Check out these mouthwatering tailgate recipes that will score a touchdown with your guests, but won't weigh you down.
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This quiche is high in protein, and thanks to the cauliflower crust, it's also gluten free and low carb.
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In this episode of the Stronger Podcast, nutrition expert Kimberly Snyder joins LIVESTRONG to discuss the vegan diet.
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White Castle will be rolling out the Impossible Slider to 400 of its locations nationwide. Is it worth trying?
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On average, vegetarians consume less saturated fat, salt and protein and fewer calories--choices that generally are healthier, according to the American Heart Association. Vegetarians typically eat more fiber and fresh vegetables as well.
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When Carrie Underwood was on “American Idol,” she put on 20 pounds. During a 2008 interview with "Shape" magazine, she made it clear that this is a common occurrence for many of the contestants on the show.
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There's a good chance chocolate will go extinct by the year 2050 — but fortunately science may save the day.
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Are you and your significant other about to go to town? Step away from the steak and potatoes and learn more about the six worst foods to eat before having sex.
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Tacos are delicious and versatile -- and make a winner for an easy-to-fix dinner whether traditionally Mexican or not-so-traditional.
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Iron is an essential mineral that is part of all cells in your body. The iron in red blood cells is located in hemoglobin, which is a protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body. Having too little iron leads to anemia because your body lacks enough hemoglobin to transport oxygen.
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Lil Xan was hospitalized earlier this week allegedly for eating too many Flamin' Hot Cheetos. We asked experts if and how this can happen.
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Experts examine the connection between nine foods and their increased risk for cancer plus advice on what to eat instead.
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McDonald's started out as a beefy burger joint back in 1948, but the world-famous fast-food chain has been offering another high-protein meat – chicken – since the specially molded McNugget made its debut in 1983.
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Veggies as treats? You bet! Here are 10 delecteble recipes loaded with the nutritional value of vegetalbes but that sound incredibly indulgent.
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If you want a healthy pumpkin breakfast or snack that feels like a treat, try this protein-packed pumpkin smoothie, which features all those feel-good baking spices typically associated with fall and pumpkin pie.
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