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.
Pregnancy requires caution when it comes to certain foods that increase the risk of harm to your baby and could compromise your pregnancy. Chocolate is safe to eat while you are pregnant and may even offer health benefits in moderate amounts.
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Niacin is also known as vitamin B-3 and helps your body convert food into energy, plays a role in sex and stress hormone production, reduces cholesterol and improves circulation. A niacin deficiency is rare, but a vegetarian diet poses a higher risk since many meats are good sources of this vitamin.
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Cooked cabbage contains several nutrients that have health benefits, making it a good addition to a well-balanced meal plan. Cabbage loses some of its nutrition when cooked for long periods of time and keeping temperature and cooking times moderate will preserve as much as possible.
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A glass of beer on occasion is not likely to harm your health, but drinking too much can cause short-term and long-term consequences. Keeping your intake moderate allows you to enjoy beer without putting yourself or others in danger.
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Onion powder is made from dehydrated onions, giving it a concentrated flavor that pairs well with many foods. Using onion powder when cooking offers health benefits because it contains some nutrients, but in small amounts, meaning you can't rely on it to meet your daily recommended totals.
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Using a crock pot to prepare pork center loin allows you to enjoy a healthy and tasty meal without a lot of effort. Pork is a good source of iron, zinc, B vitamins and protein and contains less fat and calories than many cuts of beef. Look for a center loin that is pink in color and firm to the touch, recommends the U.
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Feeding a large crowd can seem overwhelming, but choosing the right recipe can make it simpler. Tacos are a meal that can feed 85 people without a huge amount of extra work.
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You may not think of fruit when you are trying to increase your iron intake. Some types of fruit are higher in iron than meat and will help you reach your daily intake recommendations, which is 18 mg for women and 8 mg for men, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Many people avoid snacks because they are afraid that snacks contribute to weight gain. However, a healthy snack can offer health benefits. Snacks can even be included in a weight loss plan. The trick is to choose a snack with about 100 calories and a mix of carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats.
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As babies grow, their nutritional needs change to support this growth and they begin to eat more food from a variety of food groups, according to Bright Futures Nutrition. This helps them reach the daily recommended allowances for the vitamins and minerals that contribute to normal growth and development.
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Protein is necessary in a baby's diet because it supports the health of cells, tissues and organs as a baby grows, according to AskDr.Sears.com. Some sources of protein are considered complete while others should be combined with foods that also contain protein.
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Roasting vegetables is a healthy way to serve them because it doesn't require large amounts of oil or butter to do. However, cooking vegetables at very high temperatures can sometime result in nutrient loss, but doing it the right way preserves the nutrition of the vegetables without sacrificing flavor.
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Anorexia is an eating disorder that is characterized by skipping meals, only eating a small selection of low-calorie foods, poor body image and perfectionism, according to Mental Health America.
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Thai food is delicious, but not all of it fits within a healthy diet. Much of the cuisine contains coconut milk, which has 50 grams of saturated fat per cup, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Nutrient Database. Other dishes are deep fried or smothered in oily sauces.
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HDL cholesterol, known as the "good" cholesterol, promotes cardiovascular health by keeping the "bad" cholesterol, known as LDL, at desirable levels. A vegetarian diet can help raise your HDL levels and also keeps your LDL levels down, since animal products are a prime source of LDL cholesterol.
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Eating foods with too much sodium -- salt -- can lead to high blood pressure, a condition that increases your risk of stroke, heart disease and kidney problems, reports the American Heart Association.
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Orange and cranberry juice both offer up health benefits, but when you combine them you can pack a lot of nutrition into one glass of juice. For people who have trouble meeting fruit intake recommendations, adding a glass of 100 percent juice can help, according to Fruit Juice Facts.
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You've been told to avoid processed foods -- but not every one is awful for you. Organic, unsweetened applesauce, fortified orange juice and 100 percent whole-wheat bread are processed foods, but offer some valuable nutrients when consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
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Popcorn is healthy snack when you pop it yourself because you can control the amount of oil and salt you use to prepare it. The healthiest oils to use when preparing popcorn are the same ones recommended for cooking other items.
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Most people like to indulge in a candy bar now and then, but doing so regularly has negative effects on your health. Candy is high in sugar and many types also contain unhealthy amounts of fat and calories. Sweets often contain no nutrients, making them empty calories that contribute to health problems.
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