Growing muscle not only requires the right exercise but the right food too. Unfortunately, there's no one food -- gelatin included -- that's going to help your muscles grow. But as a source of protein, gelatin can be part of your diet plan.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that everyone get at least three servings of dairy per day. Drinking milk is an easy way to boost your consumption of dairy products, but some evidence suggests that it could affect your estrogen levels, even if you are a man.

When you eat a large meal, there is about a 20-minute span between when your stomach is full and when your brain recognizes that fact. For 20 minutes, you can continue eating and not realize the feeling of fullness in your stomach. This can result in severe overeating with uncomfortable after effects.

You only need to keep and eye on the clock to cook durum wheat semolina pasta to al dente and take advantage of its toothy texture. Almost all dried pasta comes from durum semolina, a coarsely ground hard wheat flour with a high gluten content.

Apple cider vinegar is a type of vinegar commonly referenced in home remedies. While most of the benefits associated with apple cider vinegar are anecdotal and untested, some studies have linked its consumption to improved blood sugar regularity in animal studies.

Serrano peppers pack some serious heat. A variety of chili about 5 times hotter than the average jalapeno, the petite serrano delivers quite a punch for its 1- to 2-inch size.

Milk powder and milk mawa powder can be the very same thing, provided that they both have full-fat contents. In some cases, however, you may have to do some searching to find mawa powder, since many stores sell only powdered nonfat milk, which won’t produce the same richness and texture in mawa desserts.

A pork steak is cut from a pork butt, which comes from the shoulder of a hog. Pork steaks, often called blade steaks, have a mild flavor so they can be seasoned with a wide variety of herbs and spices.

Grilling is often associated with charcoal and smoky flavor, but it’s also a method of cooking by direct heat. You can grill in a conventional oven by using the broiler. Two important steps are preparing the chicken for optimal moistness and replicating the grill environment in the oven.

Bulgur and quinoa are both whole grains that make terrific healthy side dishes. Bulgur is precooked cracked wheat. Because it cooks very quickly, it makes a handy convenience food. Quinoa, technically a seed, comes from a plant native to the Andes and first cultivated by the Incas.

Although the nutritional values for cow's milk and goat's milk are similar and can have a positive impact on your body's growth and development, one particular protein, known as whey protein, may be more concentrated in goat's milk and, depending on your body's needs, could have a greater health benefit.

It's no secret that mayonnaise and butter deliciously enhance the flavor of many foods. However, regular mayonnaise and butter both contain saturated fat, the type of fat derived from animal sources.