Garlic has been used medicinally for thousands of years -- by ancient Egyptians, gravediggers in the Middle Ages who believed it protected them from black plague, and World War I and World War II soldiers who took it to ward off gangrene.
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Muesli was invented in the early 1900s by a Swiss doctor named Maximilian Bircher-Benner, who was a leading member of the radical vegetarian and pro-nutrition societies of the day. Dr.
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Stove-top broccoli recipes offer a quick and simple way to add flavor, color and loads of nutrition to any meal. Broccoli is high in dietary fiber as well as vitamins A and C. Farm-fresh broccoli is better for you than frozen, according to Linda J.
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Cooking pasta shells is a great start to a simple, nutritious meal. Pasta shell recipes include using small shells in casseroles and soups and stuffing larger ones with anything from blended cheeses to chopped vegetables and chicken, meat or seafood.
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Griddles are handy for pancakes and toasted sandwiches, but they also work wonderfully well for cooking fish. Salmon is both firm and tender and does not release a lot of juices when cooking, so it’s not necessary to contain it within the high sides of a skillet.
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Pan fried swordfish is a healthy, quick and simple basis for any meal. Swordfish, like most fish, is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which help to lower cholesterol by regulating the levels of low-density lipoproteins – or LDLs – in your blood.
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Nacho seasoning mix that comes pre-packaged in an envelope or spice jar at the grocery store is inexpensive and convenient, but can contain a lot of unnecessary sodium and sometimes even sugar. Fortunately, it’s not difficult or complicated to make your own nacho spice mix at home.
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Cooking beef brisket is second nature if you live in Texas, though no two cooks agree on the exact best method. Fortunately for the rest of the world, learning to prepare beef brisket is not at all difficult or complicated, and leaves plenty of room for personalization.
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String beans are a quick and nutritious side dish or a colorful and unusual addition to a salad. Farm-fresh produce packs more of a nutritional punch, but keeping frozen vegetables around ensures a healthy meal when there’s no time to shop. Cooking frozen vegetables can be a little tricky.
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Creamy peanut butter is a smooth and spreadable high-protein snack. Commercial manufacturers have access to industrial-strength machines to get that velvety texture, which can make homemade peanut butter seem grainy and dry in comparison.
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Baked sole fillets are a simple, low fat and nutritious main dish. Baking sole fillets is not complicated and doesn’t take long, making them an excellent choice for busy households.
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Frozen pasta is a fast and convenient ingredient to have on hand for those nights when you need a healthy meal in a hurry. Serving frozen pasta provides the carbohydrates needed for energy, and depending on what tortellini or ravioli are stuffed with, can also offer a serving or two of protein.
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Grilling fresh haddock brings out its natural flavor without adding fat, but it can be a frustrating endeavor. Grilled haddock fillets have a delicate texture and too often end up breaking apart and slipping through the grilling rack, no matter how carefully you try to prevent this.
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Butternut squash is a winter vegetable prized for its ease of preparation, rich nutty flavor and versatility, which allows you to season it in a great variety of ways.
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Fresh frozen corn adds color, texture and a natural sweetness to any meal. Most vegetables are frozen right after being harvested, as this is when their nutritional value is at its highest, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Sweet potato fries are a sweet and crispy occasional indulgence that anyone can enjoy without guilt. Yes, deep frying sweet potatoes adds calories and fat, but they are still high in vitamin A and cooking them yourself means you control what kind of oil is used and how much salt is added.
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Yellowfin tuna is a delicacy often enjoyed raw in sushi, but it is also excellent when cooked. Yellowfin tuna is a member of the mackerel family that is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for your heart because they help lower levels of low-density lipoproteins, or LDLs, in your bloodstream.
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Stuffed pinwheel steaks are an unusual and attractive menu item. They are easy to make, and even easier to cook. Flank and skirt steaks tend to be tough, so tenderizing the meat by pounding it, marinating it, using a sprinkle-on meat tenderizer or running a multi-blade tenderizer over it is a good idea.
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Louisiana hotlink sausages are a spicy addition and versatile start to any number of meals. Dense and flavorful, Louisiana hotlinks lend themselves to a wide variety of cooking methods and recipes.
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Grilling fresh vegetables brings out their natural colors and flavors without cooking them until they are limp. Peppers and onions are perfect candidates for grilling because they are firm, and can be cut and enjoyed in pieces large enough not to fall through the grates on your grilling rack.
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