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.
Rainforest Cafe is a family-oriented, themed restaurant with several locations throughout the country. The menu features American fare with a tropical twist to go along with the rainforest theme. You have a choice of pasta, sandwiches and burgers, soup and salads, seafood, beef and chicken.
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Many different pubs and bars offer food to go with your beer or cocktail, such as burgers, chicken wings, fries, onion rings and nachos. Often, these foods have too much salt or are deep-fried, which makes them high in calories.
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In Chinese food, a dumpling is a ball of dough filled with meat, fish or sweet fillings. Dumplings can be eaten alone or added to soups and stews as part of a main meal. Steamed dumplings are healthier than fried dumplings.
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Your gastroenterologist may recommend following a three-day protocol in preparation for your colonoscopy. Following a low-residue diet before your colonoscopy improves bowel cleansing, allowing a more thorough exam, according to Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater.
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The amount and types of protein you consume may affect the symptoms of arthritis. Protein is made of amino acids and every cell, tissue, and organ in our bodies contains protein.
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Peanut butter should not cause diarrhea. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic recommends adding peanut butter to your diet if you develop diarrhea. If you are allergic to peanuts, however, diarrhea may occur after you eat peanut butter.
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Made with sweetened ricotta cheese and deep-fried pastry shells, cannoli are typically high in calories. While these Italian desserts may be hard to resist, they're best left for rare occasions if you're trying to manage your weight.
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Popcorn is a delicious low-fat, low-calorie food that is a popular snack to munch on while watching your favorite movie or to stave off hunger pangs in between meals. According to the Popcorn Board, just three cups of popcorn equal one serving of whole grains.
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Doughnuts aren't a particularly healthy treat, given their high sugar and fat content. Eating foods high in simple sugars, like doughnuts, may cause your blood sugar to rise and your body to store more calories as fat.
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Churros are a dessert native to Spain and have existed for multiple centuries. Churros are made from olive oil and flour and sometimes cinnamon sugar to change the flavor. Churros have a long shape to them, similar to a breadstick.
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Dieting for weight loss often involves consuming foods that are low in fat yet high in protein. Baked beans are an excellent lean protein source and can be used successfully in weight-loss diets.
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First discovered in the mountain ash tree, potassium sorbate is a variation of sorbic acid, a polyunsaturated fat. As a potassium salt, potassium sorbate is used as a food preservative and is now produced synthetically.
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Avocado smoothies are made with fresh, cubed avocado, a rich, buttery, slightly nutty-flavored fruit. You may add other ingredients, such as milk and honey, to increase the protein content and enhance the sweetness of your smoothie.
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Blood thinners fall into two categories: antiplatelet drugs and anticoagulants. Antiplatelets keep blood cells from sticking together; examples are aspirin and clopidogrel, sold under the brand name Plavix.
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It's often tempting to skip breakfast, but doing so might create the urge for an unhealthy snack by the middle of your morning. Instead, a better choice is starting your day with a healthy breakfast. Cereal is quick and convenient, but it isn't always a smart choice if it's high in sugar.
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Glycogen is energy stored within your muscles and liver that fuels daily activity, from running on the treadmill to doing the dishes after dinner. This stored energy also plays an important role in fueling your brain, red blood cells and internal organs.
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As a health conscious woman, you know you need a variety of vitamins throughout your life to keep your body functioning at top level. As a 24-year-old, your vitamin needs have changed since you were a teen. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you’ll need to increase your intake of certain vitamins.
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An omnivorous diet includes both plant and animal foods. It’s the most common diet among humans, and many other animals are omnivores as well, including many bears, birds, rodents and other small mammals. There are a wide range of omnivorous diets, so generalizations are difficult to make.
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Chinese restaurants and takeaway outlets can be found in many Western towns and cities. In China, food is traditionally eaten with chopsticks, and according to Helpguide, adopting this habit when eating Chinese food can be healthier, because you will eat more slowly.
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Vodka is a hard liquor known for its high alcohol content. Usually served in mixed drinks or as a 1-oz. shot, vodka is a main staple of many business who specialize in service of alcohol.
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