Ice cream isn't the healthiest of foods, as it's high in fat and calories and low in vitamins and minerals. Although ice cream is not detrimental to everyone, it can be inappropriate if you have special dietary concerns related to blood pressure.

Almonds are a convenient snack for almost any occasion. They also make a tasty accompaniment to salad, vegetable dishes, cereal and yogurt. Almonds are not only packed with heart-healthy nutrients, but as part of a balanced diet, they might prevent or reduce arthritis.

Food allergies are chancy things. Sophisticated laboratory testing can analyze the antibodies in your system to determine not only which foods you might be allergic to, but which specific protein in that food. This is why allergy sufferers are sometimes triggered by one kind of nut, but not others.

Melted chocolate is often used as a dip for fruits, pastries and other sweet indulgences. However, if the dipping chocolate is too thick, it can overpower the foods dipped into it or not adhere to their surfaces.

The average American eats more than 6 lb. of peanuts and peanut butter per year, according to the American Peanut Council. Peanut butter can cause you to gain weight due to its calorie content, but it will not specifically increase the size of your butt.

Whether you use a cake mix or make a cake from scratch, you can take a few steps to make sure your cake is moist and tender. To prevent a moist and tender cake from falling apart, let it cool in the pan long enough to become firm before you turn it out of the pan.

Brownies have been a part of American food history for almost a century and a half, with early recipes calling for up to a half cup of butter. Though many modern recipes and mixes call for oil instead of butter, they are still not diet friendly since oil contains around 120 calories and 12 grams of fat per tablespoon.

Although it's not healthy to overeat while you’re pregnant, occasional snacks can actually be good for you. Satisfying your late-night cravings will help you get a restful night’s sleep, and choosing healthy treats is an easy way to get more nutrients to your growing baby.

Since losing their undeserved status as a nutritional outcast, nuts have secured a more accurate reputation as a nutrient-dense food that promotes cardiovascular health and helps protect against weight gain and Type 2 diabetes.

While an occasional candy bar can be part of an otherwise healthy diet, eating candy regularly can negatively affect your health. Too much candy can provide you with large amounts of unhealthy substances, such as sugars and fats.

Eating chocolate causes most people to feel great, "Psychology Today" notes. This is because chocolate contains anandamide, a neurotransmitter that elevates your mood. What is interesting is that women feel the strongest desire to eat chocolate prior to and during their menstrual cycle.

Honey is produced in beehives by bees that have traveled thousands of miles to collect nectar from blossoms. Various blossoms give honey distinguishing colors and flavors. White honey is one of those distinct colors produced by bees in Hawaii’s Kiawe Forest.