Wrapping a pork loin in foil before baking helps keep it from drying out as it cooks. Pork loin comes from the top of the leg to the shoulder of a pig and can be either boneless or bone-in, although the boneless variety, rolled or tied, is what you're likely to find at the grocery store.

Swai fish is catfish farmed in Southeast Asia, but sold in American stores as affordable packaged fillets. It is closely related to basa fish, a type of catfish, and can substitute for it or for flounder or tilapia in recipes.

Cooking dried beans instead of purchasing them canned gives you less sodium per serving, more flavor and better control over the texture of the finished beans, says "New York Times" food columnist Mark Bittman.

According to the University of California at Davis Biological Science Department, the consumption of rice has occurred since 2,500 B.C.; rice has been a staple food source longer than any other food. It is a versatile crop and can be used in main dishes, desserts, beverages and snacks.

Tilapia is often called the "poor man's halibut" because of its white flesh and flaky texture, and the fact that it's less expensive than the larger fish.

Tilapia is a mild-flavored white to pink flesh fish that is inexpensive. Although the fish is high in protein and low in carbohydrates, tilapia has higher fat content and lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids than most other fish. The way the fish are farmed plays a significant role in the nutritive value.

Chicken breast is the healthiest cut from the animal. It is loaded with protein and low in calories and fat. Extra virgin olive oil is high in antioxidants and healthy monounsaturated fats.

Paprika -- made by grinding capsicum peppers into a fine powder -- adds vibrant red color and a rich, pungent flavor to a variety of meals. At 19 calories per tablespoon, paprika adds only a negligible amount to your daily calorie intake, but it comes packed with nutrients.

Beef tenderloin is a cut of meat from the tender loin of a cow. Cooking a beef tenderloin in a convection oven is similar to cooking in a conventional oven, except that the tenderloin will cook faster since a convection oven's fan circulates the heat evenly.

Ramen noodles are a Japanese dish made with wheat noodles. The noodles are eaten with a flavorful broth, to which meats and vegetables are often added. The preparation of fresh ramen noodles is considered an art in Japan and takes time and skill.

Corn chips are a snack food made from whole corn, corn oil and salt. Because corn chips are made out of the starchy vegetable corn, they are rich in carbohydrate. Carbohydrate is a type of nutrient that, unlike protein and fat, turns into sugar.

Cayenne pepper contains a number of compounds, including capsaicin. The presence of capsaicin accounts for the spiciness or burning of cayenne pepper on the palette, since the compound interacts with nerve cells responsible for sensing heat. In addition to its spicy properties, capsaicin can also benefit your health.