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.
In 1930, inn-owner Ruth Wakefield cut a bar of Nestle Semi-Sweet Chocolate into tiny pieces and added them to her cookie dough and then shared these cookies with her customers. After noticing the popularity of these cookies, Nestle Toll House introduced its Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip Morsels in 1939.
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"Looking a little long in the tooth" used to be a saying to politely describe an older person. This was because receding gums--a sign of advanced periodontal disease--were very common. They phrase may have fallen out of favor, but peridontal disease remains a serious public health threat.
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The number of calories in your chicken and cheese quesadillas will depend on the size of the tortilla, the amount of chicken and cheese you use and which toppings you add. A typical serving is about 1/2 of a quesadilla made with two tortillas, or a whole quesadilla made by folding one tortilla around the filling.
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If you have a special event or a beach vacation coming up, losing 10 pounds in a week on the three-day diet with grapefruit sounds like the way to go. But this very low-calorie diet, also referred to as the Military diet, may help you lose more water and muscle than fat.
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Beans provide a number of health benefits, including potentially lowering your heart disease and cancer risk and making it easier to maintain a healthy weight, according to the North Dakota State University Extension.
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Apple Crumble is a dessert that can be high or low in calories, depending on the recipe. Apples themselves are moderate in calories; it's the accompanying ingredients that can pile on the numbers, especially excess fats and sugars.
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The Ernest & Julio Gallo Winery is one of the best-known wineries in the United States -- for both white and red wines. The vast majority of its wines contain roughly 80 calories per 4 oz. serving.
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Jolly Ranchers are a type of hard candy made by the Hershey's company. The fruit flavor that comes from a Jolly Rancher is powerful.
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A matzo ball is a traditional Jewish dumpling made from unleavened dough. Matzo ball soup consists of matzo balls, chicken stock and seasonings. The primary source of calories and matzo ball soup is fat from the chicken stock.
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Sipping a beverage containing vodka or gin during an evening out with friends or after a long workweek can help you unwind. Although the serving size of either type of alcohol is significantly smaller than wine or beer, don't take the alcohol content or calories of vodka and gin lightly.
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Sunflower seeds aren't just for the birds, they are a nutritious snack to enjoy alone or as part of a trail mix. Roast a cup of sunflower seeds in the oven and sprinkle with salt before eating.
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The traditional diet of the Japanese residents on the island of Okinawa may contribute to a lower risk of cancer, heart disease and all age-related diseases and may extend lifespan, reported a 2009 study published in the "Journal of the American College of Nutrition."
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Rye alcohol may elicit nostalgic images of old Americana, but this unique flavor of whiskey is making a comeback, according to a November 2013 article on the The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch website. Unlike other whiskeys, rye alcohol must be made with a mash that's at least 51 percent rye grain.
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For many the act of getting out of bed in the morning requires the sweet smell of coffee. But on its own, sweet does not really describe coffee at all.
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Potato soup is typically a cream-based soup and can include additional ingredients such as leeks, bacon and cheese. The more high-calorie ingredients in the soup, the higher the soup's overall calorie content.
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Croissants are French rolls that are often eaten alone, but can also be used as bread for a sandwich. Ham and cheese croissants provide a balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat, but can be high in calories.
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While you might love the taste of greasy sausage and bacon in the morning, your body probably doesn't. Most breakfast meats are full of saturated fat, calories and salt. Instead, create a healthy breakfast that will give you energy and help you feel good throughout the day.
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Clearly you donβt want to sip on a whole pint -- or 16 ounces -- of vodka all at once. If you have several 1-ounce shots over an extended period of time, though, those calories will quickly add up.
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Chinese food is a nice alternative to pizza, and it can be delivered to your door just as readily. The Center for Science in the Public Interest gives Chinese restaurants credit for dishes with healthy fare, such as vegetables, seafood and poultry, as well as using unsaturated fat in the preparation of some dishes.
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Five-hundred million Twinkies are baked each year. The treats were first offered in 1930 and are now produced by Hostess. Twinkies feature a vanilla sponge cake surrounding a creamy vanilla-flavored filling. Despite their popularity, Twinkies offer very little nutritional value.
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