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.
Grilling is a healthy way to prepare vegetables while enhancing their natural flavors. If the weather isn’t permitting you to grill outdoors, you don’t have to wait until the next sunny day to prepare the produce the way you would like.
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While it can sometimes be hard to define how much is “too much” of a certain food, it’s healthier to follow a varied diet than to overdo it on a single type of food or nutrient.
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The intense heat of a charcoal or gas grill gives foods a deeply savory flavor, but it isn't always the most practical way to cook. A ridged stovetop grill pan isn't an ideal replacement, but it's still a useful tool for preparing chicken and other meats when your outdoor grill isn't an option.
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Many cuts of pork are as lean as boneless, skinless chicken breasts, with less than 95 milligrams of cholesterol, 10 grams of fat and 4.5 grams of saturated fat in every 3-ounce serving. Because of their low fat content, these cuts can be difficult to prepare in the slow cooker without ending up with tough, dry meat.
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The creamy and filling comfort of grits can be ready in minutes in the microwave using quick-cooking varieties. This Southern breakfast favorite of finely ground corn kernels boiled in water or milk traditionally uses stone-ground grits, which can take up to an hour on the stove.
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A Chioggia beet, cut through the center, reveals a pattern of concentric light-red and white rings. The novel color combination and sweet taste of Chioggias makes this heirloom beet a favorite for salads and side dishes that even picky eaters can appreciate.
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Holidays are times when roasted mixed nuts in their shells are served. When you crack the shells open, the nuts seem to taste better. Roasting mixed nuts in the shell can be tricky since the nuts have different shell thicknesses that affect the preparation, cooking process and roasting time.
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Grilled fish takes on whole new flavor tones beyond those of fried or baked fillets, absorbing the flavor of charcoal and wood smoke. Fish is delicate, however, falling apart easily on grill grates without the proper care. Grilling fish in a foil pouch allows for the smoky taste while keeping the fish intact.
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Tilapia is a type of mild whitefish that is low in fat and calories, but this delicate fish can be tricky to prepare because it can quickly dry out during the cooking process.
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Bulgur, a precooked, dried grain product, is made from cracked wheat. It is a staple in Middle Eastern cooking, and is traditionally used as a base for tabbouleh salad.
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Commonly referred to as baby back ribs, pork loin ribs are taken from the upper part of the pig's ribcage. You can easily customize your pork loin ribs with your favorite sauces or dry rubs. Slow cook thick pork loin ribs in the oven to avoid the pesky prep time and clean up that goes hand in hand with grilling.
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Pull back fibrous green husks and sink your teeth into the rows of plump, sweet kernels: Corn on the cob is a taste of summer. You can enjoy the sweet grain guilt-free. It's low-calorie, low-fat, free of sodium and cholesterol and a good source of vitamin C.
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Eggs are a versatile food that you can cook in different ways, with many accompanying ingredients and flavors. Add various meats, cheeses or vegetables to eggs to make a memorable breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Packed with iron, calcium and vitamin A, spinach is a leafy green that boasts both nutritional value and flavor. Enjoyable by itself or as an addition to practically any entrée it’s added to, spinach is both a spring and fall crop that thrives in the cooler weather.
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Fried chicken is one of the 10 most popular comfort foods in the United States, says Alton Brown in the "Food Network Magazine." But it's also a food that may be difficult to incorporate into a healthy, balanced diet.
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Following a healthy diet and making other healthy lifestyle changes can help you lower your cholesterol levels and thus your risk of heart disease as well. Certain foods are better for lowering cholesterol than others.
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Cakes can be steamed as well as baked, resulting in a light, tender cake that is very moist and has fewer crumbs than a baked cake.
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Nutrient-rich carrots contain folic acid, potassium, magnesium and calcium, but their store of beta-carotene makes them a particularly excellent source of vitamin A. These root vegetables benefit eyes and skin, and they also aid in growth and the body's ability to fight infection.
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If the flavor combination of chocolate and olive oil piques your interest, then substituting olive oil for vegetable oil might be a great choice for your next batch of brownies.
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Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C, and it owes some of its tartness to a host of digestive enzymes that occur naturally in the fruit. Unfortunately, these enzymes and vitamin C can both contribute to diarrhea.
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