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.
Korean ginseng -- also known as Panax ginseng or Asian ginseng -- has several purported medicinal uses, and people may try it as a weight-loss aid. Korean ginseng, which has different medicinal properties than American ginseng, is used differently in different cultures.
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The tart taste of cranberry juice means it isn't one of the most popular fruit juices around. But the juice gets plenty of attention in some circles because of its usefulness in preventing urinary tract infections.
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Creamy Tomato Soup with Croutons is one of the daily soup offerings at Panera Bread. The soup features pear tomatoes blended with cream that provides the creamy texture. It is sold in a 12-oz. bowl.
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Your body's pH level -- an indicator of acidity and alkalinity -- depends on the amount of certain substances in your body, such as carbon dioxide, an acid, and bicarbonate, a base.
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Berries from the saw palmetto plant have medicinal properties that make them useful in treating men suffering from prostate conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate infections. Other potential applications include treating asthma, bronchitis, migraines, sore throats and colds.
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Protein is integral in the human body, so much so that every cell in your body contains it. In fact, the major component of your skin, organs and muscles is protein. You also need to eat protein because your body needs it to make and repair cells.
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Several chemical compounds in hawthorn berries have potential health benefits, especially for treating heart failure and other cardiac conditions. Its usefulness was discovered as early as the first century and it continues to be used today, the University of Maryland Medical Center reports.
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Smoked sausage often is used as a meat entree, but you can use it as an appetizer or add it to pasta and soups. The terms smoked sausage and kielbasa are used interchangeably by many people, but they are not necessarily the same. Smoked sausages may be fully cooked or uncooked, while kielbasa refers to cooked sausages.
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Juicy peaches make for a great snack simply eaten out of hand, or you can use the fruit in any number of dessert recipes, including pies and cobblers. Peaches provide a good source for vitamins A and C as well as fiber, the Clemson University Extension reports.
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Freshly grated orange rind gives off a strong citrusy aroma, and incorporating it into some recipes adds both fragrance and flavor. In particular, baked goods such as cookies, cakes and muffins often call for grated orange peel to perk up the flavor.
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Unless you're feeding a crowd, a large pork roast can result in plenty of leftovers. Don't let the food go to waste; refrigerate the leftovers and heat them up for dinner on another day.
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Hearty chili serves as comfort food in many homes, and everyone has their own favorite recipe. Beans are one of the star ingredients in many versions, although some people prefer their chili without beans. Kidney beans are the most commonly used beans in chili, although many other types can be used as well.
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Truvia is a sweetener extracted from the stevia plant. Because it contains no calories, people often use it as a sugar substitute in everything from coffee to cereal. You can also use Truvia's Baking Blend or Brown Sugar Blend for to help reduce overall calories when baking.
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Sipping a glass of wine with dinner or after a long day is typically a pleasurable experience. However, while enjoying the taste, you might not realize that you're adding calories and carbs to your diet.
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Despite legal initiatives and public education campaigns, drunk driving remains a serious problem in the United States. In 2008, more than 1.
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Served with every meal, the Cheddar Bay Biscuits are one of the signature menu items at Red Lobster. Before grabbing a warm biscuit, take a look at how its calorie content and other nutritional values affects your daily diet.
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With its toy tucked inside, McDonald's Happy Meals are a hit with kids, and are available with hamburgers, cheeseburgers or chicken McNuggets. The total calorie count in the hamburger Happy Meal depends on the side and beverage you choose to have with the burger.
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Smoothie King's Gladiator is a high-protein, low-carb smoothie designed to help you bulk up. The drink, intended as a meal replacement, combines the company's protein formula with two fruits of your choosing. It is sold in three sizes: 20 oz., 32 oz. and 40 oz.
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Most entrees at the Olive Garden come with your choice of soup or salad. If you opt for soup, you can choose from Minestrone, Chicken and Gnocchi, Pasta e Fagioli and Zuppa Toscana. Nutritional values vary depending on your selection.
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The Quarter Pounder with Cheese from McDonald's has a 4-oz. beef patty with two slices of cheese on a sesame-seed bun. If that's your sandwich of choice from the fast-food eatery, you should understand how it impacts your daily diet.
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