Tilapia is a white fish with a mild flavor that soaks up the flavors of a marinade. Marinating adds flavor and moisture to meat and fish, regardless of the cooking method. A balance of flavors and a short soaking time produces the best results when marinating tilapia.

Once you take that first bit if food, it goes to your stomach where it is broken down and sent through your digestive system -- traveling into your small and large intestines. Your body absorbs what it needs and eliminates what it doesn't need through your stool.

The health benefits of fruits are usually not questioned -- unless the fruit is a banana. With a reputation for being too starchy or sugary, bananas have sometimes appeared on lists of foods to avoid. When they rose above that hurdle, they were suddenly labeled as promoting inflammation.

Apples contain a variety of nutrients, but they are most notable as a good source of fiber. Dietary fiber usually promotes healthy digestion and regular bowel movements, and it can reduce the levels of potentially harmful cholesterol.

Rich in nutrients that promote health, spinach makes a good addition to anyone's diet. While spinach itself does not cause diarrhea, it may not make the best food choice when you have loose stools.

Eating the recommended amount of vegetables each day may lower your risk for heart disease, cancer, obesity and Type 2 diabetes due to the nutrients these foods contain.

Certain cuts of beef are tougher than others because of the muscle and connective tissue. High temperature and overcooking can cause any cut of beef to become tough because heat can cause the muscle fibers to contract. When the meat becomes too tough, you need to know how to tenderize cooked beef.

Gourds are a staple in autumnal centerpieces on dinner tables, while their cousins like pumpkins and melons more often make it to the dinner plate. Many gourds are best left to fall crafts, but a few are edible and flexible enough to be used in a variety of dishes.

The brisket is one of the most challenging pieces of beef to cook well. A thick slab of muscle from the steer's chest, it's filled with dense muscle fibers and tough connective tissue. Cooked by most methods, it would be as tough as an old shoe.

Proteins are essential for life; every cell in your body contains some protein. Even bodily fluids -- except urine and bile -- have protein. You need to eat protein so your body can repair itself and maintain healthy cells in your skin, muscle and organs.

Convection ovens heat foods with hot air circulation, which promotes even and speedy cooking. The broiling feature applies heat from above, mimicking the cooking process of an upside down grill.

Freezing is a quick and convenient method of food preservation you can use to save a large bunch of carrots. While many people recommend blanching carrots before you freeze them, this step isn't necessary. The purpose of blanching is to keep the carrots viable longer in the freezer.