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.
Lecithin is a fatty substance found in plants and produced naturally in your body. You can consume lecithin from both plant and animal sources and from lecithin supplements. Your body requires lecithin to function properly, and as such, lecithin serves several important functions that contribute to your overall health.
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The shape of a wok pan allows the food to cook quickly over high heat without burning. Shrimp cooks in only a few minutes in a hot wok. The wok is most often used to make stir-fry dishes, but you also can cook shrimp by itself or lightly flavored with your favorite sauce.
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The sweet, glazed carrot side dish often served in Japanese restaurants couldn't be easier to recreate at home with only a handful of pantry staples.
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L-tyrosine is an amino acid that is purported to help boost flagging energy levels or reduce fatigue-related memory problems, often attributed to hormonal insufficiencies due to adrenal fatigue or poor thyroid function. You will find L-tyrosine in tablet, capsule and pill forms.
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Delmonico steak, named after the famous lower-Manhattan restaurant that popularized it in the 1850s, is cut from the little-exercised short-loin group of muscles. It goes by many names, including beef top loin, Kansas City, New York Strip, shell and club steak.
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The difference between French press and drip coffee is that the grounds using a French press are steeped in boiling water while water just passes through the grounds in an auto or manual drip system. Grounds used for French press coffee must be larger and rougher.
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Red-skinned potatoes -- commonly called red potatoes or new potatoes -- are a nutritious addition to a healthy, balanced diet.
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Low iron levels often indicate iron deficiency anemia. If, during a routine blood test, your doctor discovers that your hemoglobin levels are under 13.5 g/dL for men or under 12 g/dL for women, he may want to treat you for anemia.
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Since Civil War veteran and pharmacist John Pemberton introduced Coca-Cola in the late 19th century, millions of people have turned to the product and other colas as their everyday beverage.
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Bratwurst is a richly seasoned German sausage prepared from pork or a mixture of pork and veal. Bratwurst comes either raw or precooked. You may prepare precooked bratwurst in the microwave, but fresh bratwurst requires other methods -- parboiling and grilling, for example -- to ensure that it is fully cooked.
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Magnesium, calcium, potassium and sodium appear tightly clustered in the periodic table. Elements that appear close to each other on the table are related and tend to share many common properties.
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The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline receives thousands of calls each year regarding the safety of frozen foods, according to the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.
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Chorizo is a popular spiced pork sausage that comes in two main varieties: Spanish and Mexican. Spanish chorizo is dry-cured and doesn't require cooking. Mexican chorizo, however, is fresh pork that does. Many recipes call for chorizo to be cooked on top of the stove; however, it's just as easy to bake it in an oven.
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The maximum vitamin D daily dosage recommended is a hot topic among physicians and researchers, with many giving different recommendations.
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Groats are the least-processed version of oats with only the husk removed. When cooked properly, the groats take on a nutty flavor with a chewy texture. Groats take longer to cook fully than rolled oats or other grains that are more processed.
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Glucosamine sulfate is a chemical found in the fluid within your joints. Glucosamine supplements are often taken to help manage arthritis, treat glaucoma and aid weight loss. Glucosamine can be taken alone or mixed with a variety of other ingredients.
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Canned green peas are probably not the first item to spring to mind when you think of wholesome, nutritious foods. However, canned peas -- although not quite as healthy as their fresh or frozen counterparts -- still pack a nutritional punch.
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IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, causes you to drastically change your diet because of unpleasant symptoms associated with certain foods. Because of this change in diet it is important to make sure you are receiving enough nutrients, fiber, and protein.
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Turkey chops are thin, bone-in 4- to-8-ounce slices cut from the breast of a turkey. The tender chops look and taste much like lamb, veal or pork chops and use similar cooking techniques. However, turkey chops are lower in fat and calories.
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Ground turkey is a healthy alternative to ground beef that is usually lower in fat and calories, but supplies just as much protein. Often ground turkey is browned in a skillet before adding to recipes or formed into patties to make a turkey burger.
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