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.
Trying to bulk up and increase mass may mean consuming protein drinks to help your muscles recover and grow faster. Whey protein, which is a high quality protein derived from dairy, mostly milk, is a common source of protein used in shakes and drinks.
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Whether it’s served to go along with burgers and hot dogs or as a side dish for your favorite deli sandwich, coleslaw provides a delicious way to consume healthy veggies. Carrots are a staple in most varieties of coleslaw and along with adding a sweet taste they provide vitamins A, C, K, potassium, folate and choline.
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Seafood makes for a delicious and healthy meal, and cooking enough for leftovers ensures you can enjoy your dish without having to make it from scratch. Eat leftovers within four days of when the meal was prepared to prevent food poisoning or other food-borne illnesses.
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Related to the cabbage and originating from Belgium, Brussels sprouts have a sweet, nutty taste. The peak of their season is from October through March; however, you usually can find fresh Brussels sprouts in your grocery store all year long.
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Vitamin B12, part of the vitamin B family, is mainly responsible for red blood cell formation and healthy neurological function. Primary causes of a vitamin B12 deficiency are intestinal disorders, which can result in the vitamin not being absorbed, or extreme or continual mental stress.
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If your homemade cakes taste delicious but end up looking like a hot mess after your attempt at frosting, it may be time to take some icing cues from the pros. One of the tricks of having your cake appear as if a professional chef baked it is to freeze it before adding the icing.
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Kids may not like broccoli, but its lush green florets are extremely beneficial to anyone’s diet as a source of vitamins C and A, potassium, fiber, calcium, folate, phosphorus and iron. It’s also a versatile vegetable that can be steamed, sautéed, stir-fried or eaten raw.
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Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, being away from home and your daily routine for even a short period of time can sabotage your diet.
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Poly and monounsaturated fats, such as olive oil, can provide numerous health benefits, including reducing your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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If you love pasta but prefer not to eat white flour or can’t because it contains gluten, then you may want to try brown-rice pasta.
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Whether you’re going to make eggs Benedict or eggs Florentine, or you simply want an easy way to cook eggs, poaching is a healthy alternative to frying or scrambling. Poaching requires no butter or oil and allows eggs to cook evenly throughout while still keeping the yolk intact.
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Strawberries are a delicious and versatile fruit that can be used to make nutritious smoothies, decadent desserts, healthy low-calorie salads or be eaten straight out of the carton as a snack. Plus, strawberries provide you with antioxidants, folate, vitamin C, potassium and fiber.
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Native to southern Brazil, passion fruit is usually purple or yellow in color and contains a sweet floral flavor that is similar to guava. In the United States, passion fruit is grown in Hawaii, Florida and California, and is an excellent source of iron, calcium and vitamins A and C.
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Cooking breakfast or brunch on Sunday mornings is a tradition in many homes, and including frozen hash browns in your meal can be a delicious treat for both you and your kids. Along with tasting great, potatoes are a nutritious food, containing potassium, fiber, magnesium, iron, B vitamins and vitamin C.
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Just like whole turkeys, boneless turkey breasts come in a variety of sizes, ranging from about 2 to 3 pounds to more than 20 pounds. No matter the size, a benefit of the breast is that it takes less time to cook than a comparable whole turkey.
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Though tomatoes are members of the fruit family, they are most often considered to be and served as vegetables. In fact, they are the most popular vegetable in the United States. Tomatoes are packed with antioxidants and nutrients, including potassium, folate, iron, vitamin C and vitamin A.
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Cooking sausage in the NuWave Oven, a countertop appliance that uses infrared technology, is a cinch. The technology of the NuWave Oven allows food like sausage to be cooked faster while still maintaining a rich flavor and juicy texture.
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Making hot chocolate with real cocoa is not only delicious, but it is actually a healthier alternative to using syrup or processed chocolate.
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Though not exactly good for the waistline, croissants are a delectable French pastry treat. The key to including flaky, rich buttery treats, such as croissants, into your meal plan is to eat them in moderation, making them a once-in-a-while indulgence rather than something you would consume every day.
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Damage to the sensory, motor or autonomic nerves can cause pain, stinging, swelling, burning, loss of sensation and hypersensitivity, among other things, and occurs when there is “damage to one or more of the myriad nerves outside the brain and spinal cord,” according to "The New York Times."
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