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.
Bok choy is a staple of many Asian dishes and particularly of Chinese food, where it's a common element of many stir-fry dishes. It's a member of the cabbage family and has thick white stalks and dark green leaves. Baby bok choy, a smaller variety, is more tender than the mature version of the vegetable.
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If you need a quick and healthy meal in the morning, try bran flakes. Bran flakes are a healthy cereal choice, because they are high in fiber, vitamins and minerals. The nutritional values of bran flakes vary from brand to brand, so read the nutrition labels before buying.
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The majestic elk is spread across the mountains and forests of North America from Arizona to British Columbia. With adult elk weighing 500 to 700 lbs, one elk supplies several hundred pounds of delicious venison.
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Prolonged illness, dry mouth, antibiotics and an overall weak immune system can lead to a yeast infection with thrush. Having diabetes can also increase your risk. Babies and the elderly are at an increased risk of developing thrush, according to NYU Langone Medical Center.
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Pectin is a type of fiber that is commonly added to foods in order to enhance absorption and add fiber to your diet. Pectin may also be taken as a nutritional supplement that is made primarily from apple fiber.
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Albumin is a protein made in the liver that has many functions in the body. In the book "Krause's Food and Nutrition Therapy," author Mary D. Litchford reports that albumin accounts for around 60 percent of protein found in blood plasma, or the liquid part of blood.
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Red food coloring is the most commonly used dye in the U.S., according to Center for Science in the Public Interest. It is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in candy, cereal, baked goods, gelatin powder, drugs and cosmetics.
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London broil usually comes from the top round, which is at the hind side of the animal. Some butchers call flank steak or cuts from other regions London broil, too, especially when these cuts are too small to constitute a true "roast." London broil actually refers to a cooking method, not just a cut.
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A beef tenderloin is one of the most popular cuts of meat because it is boneless and can be cooked into a very tender piece of beef. A marinade made of equal parts oil and acid, such as vinegar or citrus juice, adds tenderness to your beef tenderloin, as well as a strong burst of flavor.
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Shrimp is a low-fat, low-calorie food that can easily be sauteed in minutes on the stove top. Shrimp is rich in high-quality protein, and it's a good source of potassium, phosphorous, magnesium and vitamin A. It's worth noting, though, that shrimp is high in cholesterol and sodium.
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When youβre working long hours, you need a healthy, high-energy diet to keep yourself going. On a tight schedule, it can be tempting to have coffee for breakfast and fast food on the run for lunch.
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The term "fructans" refers to two types of soluble fiber -- inulin and oligofructose. Fructans are found naturally in a few foods and added to many others to increase their fiber content without greatly changing their taste and texture.
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Try your microwave as a fast and easy alternative to baking or frying when you want to cook apple slices. You can eat the cooked apples plain right out of the microwave, or use them to make anything from applesauce to microwave apple crisp.
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Commonly known as reishi mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum is a purple-brown fungus with a long, thin stalk, spores that are brown in color and a shiny cap shaped like a fan. The mushroom grows on decaying logs and tree stumps.
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Legend has it that Henry VIII was so smitten with a spit-roasted double sirloin of beef that he dubbed it Sir Loin, the Baron of Beef. In England, the large joint of beef that included the loins and both legs acquired the moniker of baron of beef.
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Pigs are among the most adaptable and self-reliant of domesticated animals, and native or feral wild pigs are correspondingly common in much of the world. In the U.S. most wild pigs are feral descendants of escaped domestic animals, though European wild boar is farmed for sale to pork enthusiasts.
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Iron is a mineral that your body needs to function. You can get iron through the foods you eat or from a dietary supplement. If you do not have enough iron in your blood, you can develop iron-deficiency anemia.
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Modern cooks have a variety of cooking methods at their disposal. The typical American home has a stove and oven for boiling, baking and broiling as well as a microwave for accelerated cooking and reheating. Many homes have an outdoor grill, slow cooker, steamer or fryer.
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Instant rice is pre-cooked rice that has been dehydrated. When you cook instant rice, you are really reconstituting it and warming it.
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It is normal to feel thirsty at various points throughout the day, especially after eating salty foods and after exercise. According to Heinz Valtin, M.D., a professor at Dartmouth Medical School, you will begin to feel thirsty when your blood concentration level has risen by less than 2 percent.
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