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.
With its toy tucked inside, McDonald's Happy Meals are a hit with kids, and are available with hamburgers, cheeseburgers or chicken McNuggets. The total calorie count in the hamburger Happy Meal depends on the side and beverage you choose to have with the burger.
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Tutti Frutti frozen yogurt has many of the same nutritious benefits of traditional yogurt, with more than 40 flavors to choose from. Despite frozen yogurt being a healthier alternative to most ice creams, it should not completely replace traditional yogurt in your diet.
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Cashew chicken can be a healthy option at Chinese restaurants if you practice portion control. If you are eating more than 1 cup, however, the calories, sodium and fat can quickly add up. The ingredients found in cashew chicken vary based on the chef.
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All types of alcohol have calories, even if you just have a plain old shot of vodka with nothing added to it. Alcohol has 7 calories per gram to be exact. The more concentrated your vodka is, or the higher the proof, the more calories it’ll have in a shot.
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Grilled tuna steaks are rich in protein, low in calories and full of B vitamins and minerals. Even though tuna itself won’t give you a lot of calories, adding oil during the cooking process can quickly up the calorie content.
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Domino's Pizza offers a number of menu items, including pasta, oven-baked sandwiches, chicken wings and breadsticks. Although these options are tempting, sometimes a classic cheese pizza just hits the spot. Before you indulge in a cheesy pizza, you should consider the caloric impact.
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At 15 months old your toddler is learning to explore everything around him, including food. Your child who ate anything as a baby may now refuse to eat anything you offer.
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Fresh cherries are sweet, rich in taste and conveniently bite-sized. Eating a handful of fresh cherries won't rack up a lot of calories, but may leave you wanting more.
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If you notice your heartbeat quicken after drinking a can of cola, it may not be your imagination. Some soft drinks contain caffeine, which is a natural stimulant that can affect your heart rate.
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Eating just one green olive will hardly bust your diet, as each piece of the brined fruit contains only 4 calories, according to the USDA National Nutrient Database. This is just an average, however, and large olives will have more calories.
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Made from dough leavened with yeast and rolled into a coil, honey buns are deep-fried then coated with a layer of sugary white icing. High in calories, honey buns contain significant amounts of both carbohydrates and fat.
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Almond nut butter is a variation to the classic peanut butter. Almond nut butter contains different nutrients in comparison with peanut butter and also contains a higher amount of essential fatty acids.
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The calories in an 8-ounce ribeye steak vary anywhere from 400 to 565 calories, depending on the type of steak. On top of that, if you use a tablespoon of oil to keep your steak from sticking to the grill, you’ll add an extra 120 calories to your entrée.
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Apples are widely held as a healthy snack food. Although apples are nutritious, and in all ways better than candy or potato chips, "Eat, Drink and Be Healthy," author Walter Willett warns that apples and other fruits are high in calories.
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McDonald's is generally known for its burgers, fries and sodas. Recently, however, the restaurant has added smoothies, blended coffee drinks and other drinks to the menu. The drinks imitate coffee shop blended drinks, offering similar drinks for a lower price.
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The aloe vera plant is packed with phytochemicals and nutrients. When applied topically, aloe vera gel helps heal cuts and burns. Aloe vera juice may help lower blood sugar, and it shows promise for fighting cancer, notes "Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects."
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Eating large amounts of highly processed foods may increase your risk for weight gain, according to a study published in "Health Economics" in February 2011. One way to limit the amount of processed foods you eat -- and generally eat healthier -- is to try the No White Foods Diet.
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Cashews and other nuts used to be the bane of a "healthy" diet because of their high fat content. Now "Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010" recommends including them as part of your daily menu.
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Worcestershire sauce is a complex sauce typically used to provide an array of sweet, sour and salty flavors to cooked meats. There are many ingredients in Worcestershire sauce, such as Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce. It is important to note that this sauce is not vegan as it contains a substantial amount of fish.
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Mixed nuts are a healthy snack, but high in calories. However, because mixed nuts contain filling protein, you can keep your appetite under control.
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