Variety comparisons and diverse culinary forms, such as juices or dried extracts, determine the nutritional value and physiological impact of plant-based diets on systemic health.
You might like spicy food, but sometimes one too many hot peppers can set your mouth burning uncontrollably. You might gulp ice water, which helps momentarily – only to have the fiery sensations return with equal vigor. Hot foods get their intensity from peppers containing a substance called capsaicin.
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Carrots are among the kitchen's most versatile ingredients. Their firm texture and sweet flavor work well in any cuisine, and they can be eaten raw or cooked with equal pleasure. In their natural unpeeled state, they'll keep for months in a cool cellar with moderate humidity.
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Goldenberries, also known as cape gooseberries, are considered a superfood due to their high concentration of nutrients. Goldenberries are native to Brazil, but are grown in many warm climates including Peru, South Africa, Australia and Hawaii. Goldenberries are harvested and dried before being packaged and sold.
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Blackberries are small fruits composed of tiny pockets called drupelets, according to the textbook "Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology." Like raspberries, they are not true berries and are called aggregate fruits. They contain large quantities of fiber, vitamin C and other important nutrients.
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When you're breastfeeding, anything you ingest will reach your baby. If you're on a carrot kick because you're trying to lose weight or just to increase your veggie intake, your baby will get a good dose of the ingredients in carrots as well.
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An electric smoker uses low temperatures to slow-cook food and give it a smoky flavor. Most smokers contain a pan of water for moist heat, although you can also buy a dry smoker. Both types work for vegetables. Smokers are often used to slow-cook meat, but you can also cook vegetables in your electric smoker.
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Bloating is a symptom of indigestion, often accompanied by burping and, in some cases, a queasy feeling. The medical term for the condition is “dyspepsia,” and it’s most often related to what you eat and how much you eat, but it may also be the result of swallowing air or a medical disorder.
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An allergic reaction to cabbage is rare, however, serious reactions are possible. Within a few minutes to an hour of ingesting cabbage, the immune system begins producing IgE antibodies that target the proteins present in cabbage.
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Meat and potatoes is a traditional combination, and few dishes bring out the best in both ingredients like a good stew. Choosing the right potatoes for stew is the first step to success. Russet potatoes work well for thick, tomato-based stews.
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The pancreas is a glandular organ located behind the stomach near the first part of your small intestines. Its role is to secrete enzymes to help you digest food and hormones to help regulate blood sugar.
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Plantains, known as the cooking bananas, are a good source of potassium and vitamins C, B-6 and A, but they also have disadvantages. Though plantains are a type of banana, the American Diabetes Association considers them starchy vegetables that must be added into your mealtime carb count.
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Sweet potatoes are powerhouses of nutrition packed into one medium serving. As an alternative to white potatoes, the baked sweet potato is flavorful on its own, without additional dressing or fluff such as butter and sour cream.
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The ripening and decay process of fruit is a continuum of enzymatic activity, meaning anything beyond the peak of ripeness indicates some degree of fermenting. Fermentation converts fruit's sugar into alcohol enzymes and carbon dioxide, both of which cause decay.
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Savoy cabbages are immediately recognizable on the shelves of your supermarket. They're shaped into a tight, round head, like conventional green or red cabbages, but the leaves have the distinctively wrinkled appearance of Napa cabbage leaves.
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Eczema is a skin condition caused by hypersensitivity, which is similar to an allergy. It can lead to itching, redness and dry skin that scales anywhere on your skin.
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Burro bananas are a smaller, stubbier version of the typical Cavendish banana. Bananas are what many nutritionists refer to as a super food. They are low in fat and high in energy, with lots of potassium, fiber and vitamin B-6. You can prepare burros for the table in numerous ways.
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Green plums are a treat and a delicacy in other cultures. Their sour, bitter flavor can be unappealing and may cause an upset stomach if you are sensitive to sour foods. These fruits are also rich in fiber, which is beneficial for normal digestion.
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A clementine is a small citrus fruit that looks like an orange. Clementines are rich in vitamin C and also contain carbohydrates, sugars, minerals and other vitamins. However, some people can have allergic reactions after eating clementines and other citrus fruits that can range from mild to serious.
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Frozen vegetables are an easy way to include more nutrient-rich foods in your diet. They are convenient, have a long shelf life and cook quickly. Frozen vegetables are often picked at the peak of ripeness and flash frozen, to preserve nutrients and prevent spoiling.
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Lettuce is a popular vegetable in the produce section. Once you buy lettuce and take it home, you might not eat it for a few days. If it develops brown spots before you get around to eating it, you might not have to throw it out. However, be wary if the lettuce has sliminess and mold.
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