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.
Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween carvings or for making a Thanksgiving Day pie. This hearty vegetable is chock-full of nutrients you can enjoy any time of year. In fact, it is among the top “fall produce picks” from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Brands of chardonnay wine may vary a bit, but in general a 5-ounce pour of chardonnay contains approximately 125 calories. Because chardonnay is a fermented product of grapes, some of the calories do come from carbohydrates, although the majority of calories stem from the alcohol content itself.
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A belly button hernia, also known as an umbilical hernia, is a bulge of either intestines, fat or fluid that pushes through a weakened area of your stomach muscles. Some people may not even know it's there without their doctor pointing it out; for others, it causes pain and discomfort.
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics defines resistant starch as a starch that escapes digestion in the small intestine and enters the colon unaltered. This is what makes resistant starch beneficial to your health.
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A roti is a small round type of flatbread, similar to a pita. Roti bread is a perfect foundation for an open-faced sandwich, an ideal bread for dipping in hummus and a delicious accompaniment to any meal as an alternative to baguette slices.
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White pizza can be part of a balanced diet when consumed in moderation. Stick to one or two pieces to keep calories under control. Order a variety of vegetables to get important nutrients.
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Busch beer is a pale lager brewed in St. Louis, Missouri, and has been around regionally since 1955. Busch comes in three types, Busch, Busch Light, and Busch Ice, each with different caloric contents and alcohol contents.
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Many health-conscious people dread dining out. Restaurant food is meant to please your palate, so it commonly contains excess sodium, fat, sugar or all three. The good news is that eating out doesn't have to cause anxiety.
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The calories in crab cakes will vary depending on preparation. If you want low-calorie crab cakes, make them yourself instead of ordering them from a restaurant. Stick to one or two crab cakes to keep calories under control.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) created the Food Guide Pyramid over 15 years ago. The current dietary guidelines still emphasize the importance of controlling weight and continue to stress the importance of physical activity.
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Dungeness crabs are available year round all along the West Coast, in particularly in the Pacific Northwest. They are large, averaging about 2 lbs. each, and offer tender, briny, succulent meat.
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You’ll get about the same amount of calories from either straight whiskey or vodka. It really depends on the concentration of alcohol that's in your liquor. You'll also see proof listed on the label, which is a number that is double the alcohol percentage.
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Hamburger buns or rolls make a hamburger more convenient to pick up and eat, but they also add calories. If you are going to eat a hamburger bun with your next burger, know the calorie count ahead of time to make a better decision on your burger choice.
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Honey is more than just the byproduct of bees; it’s also known as a natural sweetener that is good for a variety of uses. Honey is not, however, calorie-free. These calories truly add up in larger quantities, so you may want to consider other sweetening options if calories are a concern.
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Lectins, a type of protein found in many plant foods, can cause damage to the lining of your gastrointestinal tract or your organs and interfere with metabolism when consumed in large amounts, according to a study published in "Toxicon" in September 2004. However, they may also have some health benefits.
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Knowing how many calories you burn daily helps you manage your weight. For the average 200-lb. male, aged 19 to 50 years, several factors influence the exact daily burn rate.
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Pomegranates may decrease your risk of cancer and heart disease because of the antioxidants found in them. It may also also decrease your levels of LDL, or bad cholesterol, which can allow your blood to flow more freely through your veins.
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Creamy Tomato Soup with Croutons is one of the daily soup offerings at Panera Bread. The soup features pear tomatoes blended with cream that provides the creamy texture. It is sold in a 12-oz. bowl.
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Mussels by themselves are very nutritious and filled with essential nutrients. They aren't very high in calories if you steam them, which is one of the more typical ways to prepare these shellfish. Cooking them in a cream sauce or stuffing them, however, will greatly increase their calorie content.
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A balanced diet is one of the keys to good health. One way to ensure a balanced diet is to eat foods from all the food groups; another way is to balance your intake of acidic, or acid-forming, foods with alkaline foods.
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