Meat and seafood are primary protein sources, but their nutritional values vary by cut and preparation. From the benefits of swordfish to the digestibility of red meat, learn the facts about calories and protein in your favorite proteins.
Have you ever wondered if cooking a food can have an affect on its nutritional value? There are several nutritional factors that can be affected by eating hot or cold foods. Such factors include the rate of absorption of nutrients, digestion and the amount of certain vitamins and minerals in the food.
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Both turkey and beef make an equally impressive roast, burger, meatball or meatloaf. While turkey is usually the centerpiece of holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, beef can be a favorite for special or everyday occasions.
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Canned albacore tuna -- also known as canned white tuna -- is a convenient way to add fish to salads and sandwiches. But convenience isn't the only reason to choose canned albacore tuna.
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Sesame chicken is a common option in Chinese restaurants and is also available frozen at many grocery stores. To make the dish, the chicken is traditionally marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil and salt before being deep-fried. The chicken is served in a sauce featuring ginger, garlic and sesame.
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Unlike Buffalo wings, which simply derive their name from the town in which they were invented -- Buffalo, N.Y. -- Buffalo mozzarella refers to the animal whose milk is used to make the cheese. Buffalo mozzarella originated in Italy, but is produced around the globe.
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Pork crackling is pork belly, which is basically uncured bacon, that has been cooked until crisp. Like bacon, pork crackling is high in total fat, saturated fat and calories.
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The nutritional value of a hamburger can vary greatly, depending on how it is prepared and what ingredients it contains. Some hamburgers contain more than one patty, and the extra bacon, cheese, sauces and other condiments can change the amount of calories, fat and carbohydrates your hamburger provides.
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Hot dogs work well with a variety of preparation methods, including grilling, steaming and boiling on the stove top. The stove top method is a fast way to cook hot dogs when you don't feel like heating up a grill.
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Oysters are a delicacy that can be eaten raw or cooked, often used in soups, stews and fish pies. When you can't obtain fresh oysters, canned oysters can step in.
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Hibachi is a style of cooking that originated in China, although it is more commonly associated with Japanese cooking. The hibachi is a small bowl-shaped portable heater with a grille on top.
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Cuts of pork carry a variety of names intended to describe which part of the animal the meat comes from as well as the type of cut and the size of the meat. Pork loin describes a cut of meat, while pork roast is all about the size.
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Because of its proximity to the sea, China's cuisine includes a lot of seafood-based dishes. Among them is fish balls, which are similar to meatballs except that fish is used rather than ground beef. Fish balls are commonly sold by street vendors, but you can make this dish at home.
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Chicken cutlets are thin strips of meat from chicken breasts that can be used in a variety of recipes. Chicken cutlets are a culinary blank canvas; you can cover them in sauce or breading or grill the cutlets and serve them on a sandwich.
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Next time you're at the grocery store debating over what to make for dinner, pick up a filet or two of wild-caught Atlantic salmon. Although there are a variety of salmon options from which to choose, the Eating Well website recommends this particular option because it's more environmentally friendly.
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Salmon and mackerel both provide significant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids; however, salmon does provide more, according to Dr. Bruce Holub, B.Sc., Ph.D., of the DHA/EPA Omega-3 Institute. Salmon and mackerel also provide sources of vitamin D, although salmon offers more.
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The nutritional values of pork and beef are very similar, so the choice between them for most people is based on flavor. Both pork and beef ribs can come from several different cuts of meat, and ribs can be prepared in numerous ways.
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Rashes that develop after eating meat may be a sign of a hypersensitivity to the proteins found in the meat. Food allergies are mostly caused by foods like milk, fish and nuts, but in some cases the proteins in meat may trigger an allergic reaction.
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A cow's rib cage is about 3 feet in length, and the short ribs come from the lower half of the rib cage, closer to the loin. Short ribs are a tough meat but highly marbled in fat and full of flavor. Braising, a process that cooks the ribs slowly in liquid, tenderizes the meat while adding even more flavor.
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Bacon that has been fried until it is hot and crispy is part of a traditional hot breakfast with eggs, potatoes and pancakes, and bacon can also a source of crunch and flavor for sandwiches. Regardless of how you like to eat crispy bacon, this cured pork is not very nutritious.
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Yellowfin is a species of tuna that is found in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The scientific name for the yellowfin tuna is Thunnus albacores. Other names for yellowfin tuna include ahi and Allison tuna. Although the average yellowfin tuna weighs 80 pounds, they can weigh up to 400 pounds.
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