Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
Fall is prime season for juicy, crisp and golden-colored Asian pears, also known as apple pears, sand pears or Chinese pears. Unlike with other pear varieties, you don’t have to wait until Asian pears are soft -- you can enjoy them when they’re crisp, right from the store.
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Prunes are known for their contribution to healthy bowel habits. This benefit was outlined by a 2011 article in "Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics," in which the authors concluded that prunes were more effective than psyllium fiber at relieving constipation.
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Triple-boiled sugar cane syrup yields blackstrap molasses, a thick syrup that is rich in nutrients. One tablespoon provides up to 20 percent of your daily needs for calcium, potassium and iron, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Brewers and distillers use it to make stout beers and rum.
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Whey protein can help you lose weight, build muscle and recover after exercise, according to the National Dairy Council. Optimum Nutrition's 100 Percent Whey Gold Standard powder contains mostly whey protein isolates, a pure form of whey protein in which almost all of the lactose has been removed.
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