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.
Zucchini vines are prolific producers, and an overabundance can result in zucchinis left on the vine, growing bigger every day. A fruit that cooks up as a vegetable, zucchini does not necessarily improve with size.
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As added sugars, glucose syrup and corn syrup aren't much different. In fact, glucose syrup is usually made from cornstarch, so the terms "glucose syrup" and "corn syrup" are sometimes used interchangeably. No matter what sweetener you use, however, for good health it's best to limit your intake.
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Broccoli is a vegetable that is characterized by its vibrant green color, thick stalks and tightly packed florets. Broccoli is nutritionally dense, and plays an important role in any healthy diet. Broccoli is commonly included in meals as a side dish or as an ingredient in soups, salads and casseroles.
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Dark grape juice contains resveratrol, an antioxidant that promotes the flow of blood throughout your body, ultimately leading to lower “bad cholesterol,” healthier blood pressure and a reduced risk of blood clots and blood vessel damage.
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Pineapple juice can be a healthy addition to a pregnancy diet, especially since it contains vital nutrients that your developing baby needs to remain healthy.
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A cooking method causes unique chemical reactions in food and so imparts particular flavors to your meal. However, while many people swear there is no better way to cook meat than to grill it, you have probably pan-fried more meat than you’ve grilled.
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Corned beef is a meat dish well known today for its place in delicatessens and Irish restaurants nationwide. Originally developed as a way to preserve meat for extended storage, corned beef's attractive flavor and texture have granted the high-protein dish a popularity beyond its utilitarian beginnings.
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Chuck meat comes from the chuck, or shoulder, of the cow. Where the shoulder blade is located, there are two main muscles — one above the shoulder blade, called the top blade, and one below the shoulder blade, called the under blade.
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Cooking eggs on a griddle is all in the wrist. Functionally, the only difference in a griddle and a frying pan is the anchored cooking surface. To compensate for the unmovable cooking surface, you have to have a little finesse in your wrist, especially when cooking over-easy eggs.
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When people think of beets, they often think of the red bulbous root of this plant. However, the greens are even more nutrient-dense than the root, which can also be golden or white, depending on the type of beet it is.
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The makeup of yogurt was once simple: milk and live cultures. Consumers sometimes get confused as to which type of yogurt to buy, because the ingredients in many types of yogurts are not as straightforward anymore. In an effort to make healthier products, some yogurt manufacturers use reduced-fat milk.
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Certain foods -- including canola oil and butter -- can affect your heart. It is important to consider the ingredients and these negative or positive factors when comparing butter and canola oil. If you have concerns about what is the best choice for you, speak with your doctor or a registered dietitian.
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Found in a dizzying array of processed foods and beverages, artificial sweeteners simulate the sweet taste of sugar without all the calories found in table sugar and other calorie-laden sweeteners, such as high-fructose corn syrup.
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All alcoholic beverages contain calories, and if you eat and drink more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight. To limit this effect, choose the least fattening alcoholic beverages and try to compensate for them by eating healthier foods or fewer snacks.
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Oatmeal can be part of a healthy plan to gain weight, and it also works just as well as part of a weight loss diet. It sounds contradictory, but it’s true. As long as you don’t add sugary sweeteners, a bowl of oatmeal provides fiber and whole-grain carbs for energy without breaking the calorie budget.
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Though chicken wings are a party crowd and game-day favorite, not everyone loves the spicy-hot buffalo sauces they are often bathed in. If you, or your guests, want a wing sauce without the heat, you have plenty of choices.
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Although almond butter is made from almonds, there are several nutritional differences between the two food products. Almond butter typically contains a number of added ingredients, including oil to improve texture and consistency, which alters the nutrition.
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Ginger isn't just good for adding flavor to your food; you can also use it as an herbal remedy. Boiling fresh ginger root in water to make a ginger tea is one way to add more ginger to your diet.
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Rice paper wrappers can be found in Southeast Asian cooking, where they may be best known for making fresh spring or summer rolls in Vietnamese cuisine. Rice paper wrappers are purchased dried, so they store well and are easy to use, requiring little preparation.
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Cherries are a sweet summer treat made even more delectable when baked into a pie. However, fresh cherries have a limited growing season and can be hard to find at certain times of the year.
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