Malt vinegar does more than pucker up your taste buds. It offers nutritional benefits too. It's a fermented food made by introducing a bacteria to barley syrup, which turns the sugar into an acid.
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So you're a regular coffee drinker who's considering a low-carb diet. Better weigh that decision carefully over your next Venti Bold because the diet recommends you limit your java intake. According to the Atkins website, caffeine in coffee may lower your blood sugar or increase food cravings.
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As your doctor suggested, you're eating a healthy diet to help get your blood cholesterol numbers down. While you might enjoy eating more fruits, vegetables and grains, you want to eat a little meat and fish, too.
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The average American consumes 6,900 to 9,000 milligrams of sodium a day, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, yet you only need 500 milligrams of sodium a day. High intakes of sodium can lead to fluid retention and high blood pressure. Many snack foods contain high amounts of sodium.
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Making sure you get enough folic acid in your diet is essential for good health. Getting just enough, or even too much, should not cause you to gain weight. However, unexplained weight loss is associated with a folic acid deficiency, and replenishing your needs may help you get back to a healthy weight.
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With 11 different types and more than 85 flavors, Yoplait no doubt has a yogurt to fit your taste buds and dietary needs. Like all yogurt, Yoplait's products are rich in nutrients that do your body good.
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While a poor diet can affect the health of your hair, there's no one food or drink that can help it grow faster. However, there is evidence that lysine and vitamin B-6 may be beneficial, so including drinks rich in these nutrients may help hair health and growth.
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If you're looking for a healthier alternative to your current sour cream vegetable dip, consider hummus. A middle-eastern favorite, hummus is a tangy blend of chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, tahini and olive oil. Rich in protein, fiber and healthy fats, hummus makes your already healthy veggies even healthier.
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Americans over the age of 21, drank on average, 28.2 gallons of beer in 2012, according to statistics from the Beer Institute. If you drink regular beer, that's 46,107 calories, which is equal to more than 13 pounds.
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Before bakers discovered the power of yeast, bread was made unleavened, which means it did not rise. While you may think of matzo when someone says unleavened bread, pita bread and tortillas are also unleavened bread products.
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Irritable bowel syndrome causes abdominal pain and discomfort and affects up to 20 percent of the adult population, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders. Although symptoms vary, constipation is an issue someone with IBS might face.
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Upper abdominal pain can be a symptom of any number of different things, but if it's accompanied by yellowing of the skin, dark urine and pale poop, you may be dealing with a blocked bile duct. Bile is a substance made in your liver that helps you digest fat.
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If you're looking for an eating plan that can lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease and help you lose weight, the low-glycemic diet makes a good choice.
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Popcorn and movies go together like peanut butter and jelly. But if you're counting calories and carbs -- or you're concerned about fat and sodium -- you may want to reconsider your movie snacking choice.
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You're craving something sweet and savory, and while chocolate-covered pretzels might satisfy your taste buds, you want to eat something with a little more nutritional value. Dried fruit and nuts make a good option. This healthy combo is full of protein, fiber and healthy fats.
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Getting enough protein helps ensure your child grows and develops normally. Most kids don’t have a difficult timing meeting their daily protein needs from the food they eat, however. While there are protein powders that work for children, you should talk to your doctor before adding the supplement to your child’s diet.
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If you're looking for delicious ways to improve your health and your weight, start making whole grains a priority in your diet. While whole wheat, brown rice and oatmeal all make good choices, venturing out and trying a new grain, such as buckwheat, can open up a whole new culinary world.
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While you should be able to get all the nutrients you need from your food choices, men often miss the mark when it comes to eating right, reports the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. A multivitamin and mineral supplement may help ensure that you get all the essential vitamins and minerals you need.
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A healthy diet that includes a variety of foods from all of the food groups can help men older than 60 stay physically fit and mentally sharp. It is important for older men to eat a variety of foods so that they meet all of their nutrient needs.
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It started out as a mixture of soy sauce and spices in Japan, but Japanese-Americans in Hawaii added ginger, brown sugar, pineapple juice and green onions to make it the marinade you know as teriyaki sauce. While teriyaki sauce helps to add flavor to low-fat meats such as chicken, it also adds a lot of sodium.
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