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.
Tilapia is a flaky white fish and a popular seafood entree in the United States. However, according to 2008 research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, it is best to avoid farm-raised tilapia as it is notably low in omega-3 fatty acids, one of the key health benefits attributed to fish.
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"Don't eat after 8 p.m." "Eat dinner by 7 p.m." "No snacking after 9 p.m." There are plenty of variations of the myth that eating at night is especially fattening; however, calories affect your body the same any time of day, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention point out.
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Pears are a low-calorie, practically fat-free source of dietary fiber, vitamin C and other nutrients. Saute them in a frying pan for an alternative to eating them raw.
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Pan-frying chuck steak requires tenderizing, since these arm and shoulder cuts are a bit tough for dry-heat cooking methods. Marinating in milk, buttermilk or yogurt does the trick, as does a soak incorporating pineapple, papaya or kiwifruit. Alternatively, tenderize a boneless cut by pounding it into a cutlet.
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The exceptionally tender, flavorful and somewhat expensive NY strip steak, also known as a Kansas City strip and top loin, is well-suited to broiling.
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Roast beef can be a scary proposition if you're not practiced with the preparation. It's a somewhat intimidating cut and dish, and when it goes wrong, the dried-out, tough, chewy, discolored results aren't a big hit.
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Nothing makes a fish fillet look as tempting as those deep brown, seared-in grill marks. You can get them on your fillets, even when the weather's not good for grilling, by using a grill pan. A cast iron grill pan in particular is handy; just season it well.
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Broccoli and carrots make a nutritious, easily prepared side dish. Together, they are rich in vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber. Broccoli adds folic acid, calcium and cancer-fighting properties to the mix. Wash the vegetables first. Soak broccoli, then rinse it. Scrub and peel the carrots.
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Preparing a steak on a baking sheet in the oven is relatively easy. The main concern is not overcooking steak. As you cook it past medium, or 140 degrees Fahrenheit, it begins to dry out, losing flavor and developing a tougher texture. A meat thermometer is a steak cook's best friend.
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Flat iron steaks go by several names, but most often top blade steaks or top chuck steaks, as they're from the cow's chuck section. Chuck refers to cuts from the neck and shoulder, which are cost-effective and flavorful, but on the tougher and fattier side.
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Shallots have a distinctive taste that might best be described as a garlic-onion hybrid, although this bulb isn't a genetic mix of the two. Shallots have an onion-like flavor with a bite that approximates garlic's, but with a sweeter and milder taste.
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Clove tea is a good option for a flavorful, nutritious hot beverage. A potent spice available year round, clove offers a variety of health benefits, according to the June 2007 issue of "Phytotherapy Research," and its oil is widely sold as a nutritional supplement.
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A thick veal rib chop is best prepared using a two-step pan-roasting process. Begin by frying it over high, direct heat to create a nicely seared exterior crust, then finish it more gently with indirect heat in the oven to cook the inside all the way through without charring the outside.
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Lamb steaks have a milder flavor than beef, which allows for stronger, more elaborate or more adventurous preparations. Pan-frying them is a quick and simple procedure even novice home cooks can pull off successfully. The toughest part is figuring out how you want to season the steaks.
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Swordfish steaks provide heart-healthy unsaturated fats, protein, vitamin A, potassium and other nutrients. They are relatively low in calories and saturated fat, though they contain significant amounts of cholesterol and sodium.
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The center cut half-boneless loin is considered one of the prime pork roast cuts. This cut includes part of the backbone. The bone adds flavor to the meat and accelerates cooking a bit.
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Freeze an uncooked beef roast within three to five days of purchase if you aren't preparing it. Keep it frozen in its unopened packaging for up to a year.
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For many people, onions cause heartburn or other digestive discomfort. If onions interfere with your enjoyment of a meal, or if you don't have one when preparing a recipe that calls for it, onion powder works as a substitute.
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In the U.S., filet mignon is a beef cut taken from the larger end of the cow's tapered tenderloin muscle. The cut is boneless, relatively lean and typically 1 to 2 inches thick. Its tender texture makes it ideal for broiling.
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A fan-assisted oven, otherwise known as a convection oven, roasts a turkey with moist meat and crisp skin in less time than a conventional oven. Convection ovens circulate the heat with fans to more evenly and efficiently cook food.
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