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.
Niacin, along with all the other B vitamins, helps your body get energy from the foods in your diet. In addition to helping with digestion, niacin keeps your skin cells healthy, regulates numerous enzymes and allows nerves to function properly. Even though you need it, if you take too much, you can run into problems.
Read more →
Whether used as the base for a sandwich with crunchy greens, grilled chicken and avocado or spread with nut butter and 100 percent fruit preserves, whole-grain bread is a real palate pleaser.
Read more →
Pork and beef are two types of meat that are rich in protein, widely available and relatively low in cost. Pork and beef can both be used in a variety of recipes, and you may wish to substitute one type of meat for another due to the similarities in their nutritional characteristics.
Read more →
Drinking orange juice with breakfast is a long-standing American tradition. It has just the right amount of sweetness, lots of vitamin C and helps wash down those morning meds.
Read more →
A semi-boneless rib roast is a cut of beef that has had the back bone removed, but the rib bones are still intact. It is also known as prime rib, and is a succulent, flavorful cut of meat that you don't need to fuss over for it to turn out tasty.
Read more →
Having hypertension raises your risk of heart disease and stroke. In many cases, lifestyle changes can prevent or control it. The dietary factor most commonly cited as contributing to high blood pressure is sodium intake.
Read more →
Oatmeal is full of fiber, giving you 2 grams per 1/2-cup cooked serving. Plus itβs full of B vitamins, which support healthy metabolism; calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, to keep your bones strong; and even a little iron, a mineral that improves oxygen transportation.
Read more →
Eating healthy can include eating pizza, as long as you opt for a pizza that is not oozing with fat and high-calorie toppings and don't eat an entire 18-inch pie in one sitting. A number of frozen pizzas on the market are healthy, tasty, convenient and available at most stores.
Read more →
Yogurt can be a healthy food, since it is a source of protein and calcium, as long you avoid the types that are loaded with sugar. Most types of yogurt contain probiotics, which may help keep your digestive system and your immune system healthy. In some cases, it can also help if you are suffering from nausea.
Read more →
Caffeine is the primary active ingredient in Monster energy drinks. The drinks contain approximately 160 mg of caffeine in each 16 oz. serving. In comparison, the amount of caffeine in a cup of brewed coffee varies from 95 mg to 200 mg, depending on the source and type of coffee.
Read more →
Olive oil has taken on new importance for its antioxidant levels as well as for its heart- healthy unsaturated nature. Cooking with mostly monounsaturated olive oil rather than saturated fats such as lard can decrease your risk of heart disease.
Read more →
Made from cooked soybeans fermented with the Bacillus natto bacteria, natto is a powerhouse of nutrition. Each 1-cup serving is high in protein, fiber, antioxidant phytochemicals and essential vitamins and minerals like iron, selenium, vitamin C and vitamin K.
Read more →
Your gallbladder -- a small, pear-shaped organ -- is responsible for storing bile for the liver. Bile is used to help break down fats. A gallbladder attack can occur as the result of a gallstone blocking the ducts that connect the gallbladder to your liver. This can cause intense pain.
Read more →
Korean tofu soup is a low-carbohydrate soup that combines a wide range of ingredients, such as chili, garlic, egg and red pepper into a zesty, hot dish. This soup is rich in protein, as it contains both tofu, a product made from soybeans, as well as clams.
Read more →
Vitamins can't help boost your energy, but they can help your body use the energy it gets from food. You should be able to get all the vitamins you need from food to get that energy, but if you're worried about missing out on nutrients, a supplement can help.
Read more →
Though most foods follow standard serving sizes, yogurt is a little different. Due to the variety in size of its packaging, a serving of yogurt often varies from brand to brand, particularly when it comes to the single-serve containers.
Read more →
Keeping cooked chicken wings in the freezer is a convenient way to have a snack or appetizer on hand when surprise guests arrive. You don't need to thaw frozen chicken wings prior to heating, though allowing wings to thaw reduces actual cooking time.
Read more →
Chicken is replacing beef as America's go-to meat: According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average American consumes about 82 pounds of chicken per year compared to 54 pounds of beef.
Read more →
The average soccer player runs 5 to 6.5 miles in a typical game, much of which is at a sprint that demands the heart work at 85 percent of its maximum rate.
Read more →
Despite its name, the sea cucumber is actually a marine animal. You may find sea cucumber dishes in Chinese celebration meals, but not on the nightly dinner table, as the food takes a long time to prepare. When purchasing a fresh sea cucumber, look for one that is a shiny black color and has a smooth surface.
Read more →