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.
Writer Mark Twain once said, “When one has tasted watermelon, he knows what angels eat.” Whether watermelon is heavenly is up for debate, but no question remains as to the nutritional value – it is high in vitamin C and serves as a source of vitamin A.
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Cranberry juice is a tart but tasty addition to your diet as an accompaniment to a meal. This juice does contain a lot of calories, so you may wish to choose diet cranberry juice varieties. Understanding the nutritional value of both these types of juice can help you decide which is right for you.
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Thick, rich brownies are a classic treat. If you want to take your brownies over the top by making them even thicker, there are a few tricks you can use. Keep portion size in mind, and consider cutting thick brownies into smaller pieces than you otherwise would.
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Yakisoba noodles are the starch component of a number of Asian dishes. These noodles can be incorporated into stir fry, paired with vegetables and even eaten on their own. The noodles themselves look similar to Ramen noodles and are made from wheat flour and egg.
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Instead of using ricotta cheese in your lasagna recipes, you may decide to use a lower-fat option such as cottage cheese. Choose small curd varieties to sneak into your lasagna dish. Additional options that you have for your ricotta cheese substitution include goat cheese, silken tofu or pot cheese.
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Saccharin and aspartame are two artificial sweeteners that have been rigorously studied for their safety in the past few decades. Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has deemed that both saccharin and aspartame are safe, various consumer safety groups and health professionals disagree with this assessment.
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Many dieters turn to cottage cheese for weight loss, pairing it with fruits such as melons, berries and pineapple. This dairy food is high in calcium and other nutrients, but there are side effects to eating cottage cheese. It can cause various reactions, and its protein and sodium content may trigger health problems.
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When used in tea, ginger, which is both a spice and an herb, can help promote good health and a sense of well-being. Adding honey to your tea will give it a soothing taste and an added antioxidant. Honey helps your body fight unwanted effects from chemicals and pollution. Honey can boost your body’s immune system.
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You don’t have to purchase the most expensive cuts of meat to enjoy a tender oven roast. Create a dry rub using your favorite spices that serves a dual purpose of adding flavor and tenderizing less expensive cuts such as chuck roast, rump roast and brisket.
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When it comes to alcohol, whether it's beer or liquor, the line between healthy and not healthy is very thin. To garner any benefits from either beverage, you need to drink them in moderation.
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High eye pressure does not necessarily indicate you have glaucoma. Doctors diagnose this eye disease when you have a high pressure that damages the optic nerve, the structure of nerve fibers at the back of your eye.
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Panini makers can be used for more than just making sandwiches; they are also contact grills that can be used to cook a variety of meats, including fish. If you have a hankering for grilled fish and the weather isn't suitable for outside grilling, you can grill your fish indoors using that panini maker.
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Start to Finish: 5 minutes for American sliced bacon, 1 hour for English bacon Servings: 4 to 6 Difficulty: Easy
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Some people advocate the use of salt water cleanses or purges as a way to clean the body of toxins, contaminants and other unwanted material.
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Although defrosting meat in the refrigerator is the preferred and safest method, if your stew beef is frozen and you are in a hurry to use it, you can use the microwave to defrost your meat.
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Probiotics and antacids can provide relief from gastrointestinal symptoms, albeit stemming from very different causes. Each of these supplements acts on naturally-occurring processes within the body to either enhance an effect or to neutralize its consequences.
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Once meat is thawed, it is subject to bacterial growth. The amount of time you have to cook meat varies depending on how it was thawed. There are three ways you can safely thaw meat. If you need to thaw something quick, you can use the microwave. You can thaw meat in the refrigerator with some planning ahead.
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Shrimp is a tasty seafood option that is also low in fat and calories. Adding shrimp to vegetables is a nutritious way to include protein in your meal as well. One of the most common ways to cook shrimp and vegetables together is in a stir-fry.
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The tamarind is a fruit native to tropical Africa, but grows throughout Asia, the Middle East, East Indies and Pacific Islands. Cooks use the fruit in a number of different ways, including as a seasoning for rice, fish and meat, and as chutneys, curries and sauces.
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Protein is an essential nutrient that your body needs. Your body is constantly breaking down proteins in your cells, organs and tissues. Protein from the food you eat, breaks down into amino acids that replace proteins in your body.
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