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.
A dollop of whipped cream on top of a piece of pie is decadently delicious, but really bad for your waistline. A single tablespoon of whipping cream has more than 50 calories and 5.5 grams of fat; 3.4 grams are saturated fat, which is a hazard for your heart health.
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Pull back fibrous green husks and sink your teeth into the rows of plump, sweet kernels: Corn on the cob is a taste of summer. You can enjoy the sweet grain guilt-free. It's low-calorie, low-fat, free of sodium and cholesterol and a good source of vitamin C.
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Homemade ice cream can be quite a project. Most recipes call for a custard base, which requires careful heating, cooling and whisking before you pour your ingredients into an ice cream maker. An easier way to make ice cream is to use Jell-O pudding mix as a base.
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A glass of juice is a good accompaniment to a hearty breakfast, but if you need a meal on the go, a thick smoothie is the perfect choice. You can make a tasty, substantial smoothie with ingredients you already have in your pantry and refrigerator. Pour the drink into a thermos and sip it on your way to work.
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Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a bit of a medical mystery. It produces a variety of unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain and bloating without actually damaging the digestive tract. IBS has no known cause or cure, but changing your diet can ameliorate the symptoms.
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A strong black cup of tea sweetened with milk and a spoonful of sugar is a drink that warms the Irish heart. Irish breakfast tea is made from leaves grown in Assam, India. Ideally, these tea leaves should be steeped at 212 degrees Fahrenheit for the characteristically strong brew.
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Corned beef, a salt-cured, seasoned beef brisket, is a favorite in Irish-American culture. Thinly sliced corned beef makes an excellent sandwich filling. It also works well in a potato hash. Corned beef is extremely high in fat and sodium, so save it for special occasions.
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It's 1 p.m. when the mental fog descends. You stare aimlessly at your computer and daydream of countries that value the afternoon siesta. Unfortunately, fantasizing about a catnap won't make it a reality. It's time to snap out of it and plan for an energized tomorrow.
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Every cell, tissue and organ in your body relies on proteins for basic biological processes. Since the protein turnover in your body is constant, it's essential to replace them by eating-protein rich foods such as dairy and nuts. An easy way to pack protein into your diet is with a shake.
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While oysters are nutrient-rich, you take a significant risk by eating them raw. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that raw oysters may be contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus, also known as V. vulnificus, which is a pathogen that can cause life-threatening sickness.
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Low-carb baking can be a challenge because many of the substitutes for wheat flour, such as bean flour, are very carbohydrate-dense. Flours made with nuts, seeds, soy and coconut are good options, but you will have to play with oven temperature, baking time and recipe ingredients.
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A steaming bowl of hot oatmeal is a real stick-to-your-ribs breakfast that will likely keep you feeling full and satisfied until lunch. Oats are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which is important for bowel and cardiovascular health.
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Ceylon tea comes from Sri Lanka, a small island in the Indian Ocean named ''Ceylon'' by British colonists. Ceylon refers to the geographical region in which the tea plant (Camellia sinesis) is grown, not to a specific type of tea.
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Your high school reunion is just around the corner, and you want to look your best. You don't have enough time for old-fashioned healthy eating and exercise, so you toy with the idea of stepping out of the kitchen for a while.
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Magnesium is a mineral essential for blood pressure and blood sugar regulation, muscle and nerve function, and the construction of protein, bone and DNA. Magnesium aspartate is one of the better supplemental forms of magnesium, but it does interact with a number of drugs, including HIV medication dolutegravir.
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Smoking, as a mode of food preservation, is probably as old as cooking with fire. Heat and smoke infuse a delicate flavor into fish, ham, poultry and meat and can prevent the growth of microbes.
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Milk, yogurt and other dairy products are an excellent source of calcium and protein, but they make some portions of the population sick. A milk allergy is an immune reaction to one or more of the many proteins found in dairy products.
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A drizzle of heavy cream in your coffee or a dollop on top of a bowl of fruit may seem harmless, but heavy whipping cream has a nutritional profile that would make a cardiologist flinch. Cream is packed with calories and dangerous fats, so it's best to save it for a very occasional treat. Opt for skim milk instead.
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The Japanese enjoy one of the longest life spans in the world -- in part because a traditional diet is comprised of fresh, unprocessed foods. In addition to eating healthfully, the Japanese also have different attitudes toward food than many Americans. In Okinawa, for instance, residents practice "hara hachi bu"
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Although more than 90 percent of coconut oil is from bad-for-the-heart saturated fat, the oil has a strange effect of boosting levels of "good" HDL cholesterol in the bloodstream and can be enjoyed in moderation, according to Harvard Health Publications.
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