If you think that acorns are just for squirrels, then it's time to think again. Native Americans have a long history of consuming acorns, and the Japanese used this nut to supplement rice during World War II, according to EatTheWeeds.com. These oak tree fruits contain healthy levels of carbohydrates, protein and fiber.

Red kidney beans, although safe to eat when properly cooked, should not be eaten raw or partially cooked, because of the naturally occurring toxin Phytohaemagglutinin. Kidney beans belong to the bean genus within the pea family, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Ear infections commonly occur in both adults and children, and they cause a variety of symptoms, including pain.

Whiting are ocean-dwelling fish that are sometimes called mullet or southern kingfish. They are fished for sport as well as commercially in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. You can buy whiting fillets fresh or frozen at your local supermarket.

Lobster tails are often sold raw and frozen in the shell, but it's less common with whole lobsters. They're ordinarily pre-cooked and then blast-frozen at the processing plant, to preserve the fresh and delicate flavor of the lobsters and make them more durable for shipping and storage.

Tater tots have been a cafeteria lunch favorite for years, and most people continue to love the crispy little potato treats long after elementary school graduation. Frozen tater tots, readily available and relatively inexpensive, are fully cooked and ready to heat and serve.

Serve your family and friends potato dishes made with pure white potatoes that have not developed dark spots or turned a gray color during preparation. Once potatoes are peeled, they will darken if not cooked immediately. This is due to a chemical reaction between carbohydrates in the potatoes and oxygen in the air.

Your intestines are home to trillions of microorganisms that help you digest food, aid your immune system and perform important metabolic functions.

Baked Canadian bacon is a healthier alternative to regular bacon because it has less fat content. While both are pig products, real Canadian bacon is nothing close to the Americanized "Canadian bacon." In fact, real Canadian bacon resembles the American version of a slice off of the pork loin. However, American "

You have likely heard that olive oil is one of the healthiest oil choices for cooking and eating. Olive oil is high in fat, but the majority of it is heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, according to the American Heart Association.

Meringues are made from sweetened egg whites that have been beaten to form stiff peaks. The baking process is really a prolonged drying over several hours in a warm oven.

In addition to the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients they offer, vegetables such as potatoes are very versatile in how they can be cooked. Although you might be most familiar with the varieties that are fried, baked or boiled, you can also broil potatoes.