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.
B-12, also called cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for the production of red blood cells. Although B-12 occurs naturally in some foods, if you have a deficiency, you may need to take B-12 supplements. Taking B-12 can have some side effects, but making you feel jittery is not a common one.
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A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that allows a doctor to view the inside of your colon, or large intestine. The doctor screens for signs of colon cancer and identifies and removes colon polyps, which are small growths.
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Shiraz and Syrah are the same red grapes. It is called Syrah in most parts of the world, but is referred to as Shiraz in Australia. The name has stuck and now wineries in the United States label some of their Australian-style Syrah wines, βShiraz.
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Powdered milk and dry milk are the same product. The names are interchangeable. Powdered milk is liquid milk that has been dehydrated and all the moisture removed. It is available as a nonfat, whole and buttermilk product. Dry milk has advantages and drawbacks compared with regular liquid milk.
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Crown Royal is a Canadian whiskey produced by the British company, Diageo. Crown Royal was created in 1939. King George VI, the King of England, embarked on his first tour of Canada that year.
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Chivas Regal is a popular Scotch whisky made by the Chivas Brothers. The company was first established in 1801 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Chivas Regal is 80 proof, meaning it contains 40 percent alcohol. The calories in Chivas Regal are similar to those in other standard whiskies.
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Riunite is a winery in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Lambrusco is a fruity, light variety of red wine. A glass of Riunite Lambrusco has fewer calories than a typical red wine.
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Cointreau is a premium brand of triple sec, an orange-flavored liqueur made from the dried peels of Curacao oranges. Cointreau is produced in France at the Remy Cointreau distillery. There are fewer calories in an ounce of Cointreau than in an ounce of a typical triple sec liqueur.
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Everclear is a brand of vodka known for its high alcohol content. Most vodka brands are 40 to 60 percent alcohol, which is 80 to 120 proof. Everclear offers two varieties: Everclear 190 proof, which has 95 percent alcohol content, and Everclear 151 proof, which has 75.5 percent alcohol content.
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The calories in a vodka and Diet Coke mixed drink will depend on the brand and type of vodka. Diet Coke does not add any calories to the drink, making it a popular mixer.
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According to the Orville Redenbacher website, its microwave popcorn is 100 percent whole grain and has no trans fats. Several of the popcorn flavors are available in mini bags -- single-serve, 1.2 oz bags.
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The Vanilla Bean Creme Frappuccino is different from most Starbucks' beverages in that it doesn't contain coffee. The Starbucks' Frappuccino beverage category is generally described as an iced coffee drink. But the vanilla bean blend contains only milk, vanilla bean and ice.
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A bottle of red or white wine is 750 ml. Half a bottle is 350 ml, or about 12 oz. The calories in half a bottle of wine will depend on the type -- red or white -- and the variety of wine.
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Varieties of red wine include shiraz, cabernet, merlot, sangiovese and chianti. Many wines have mixes of more than one grape variety, which affects the caloric value. Even the same wine variety has different nutritional information when made by two different winemakers.
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Hershey's Nuggets are bite-size servings of the famous chocolate. They come in several flavors, including Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate With Almonds, Special Dark With Almonds and Milk Chocolate With Toffee and Almonds.
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Red Delicious is a variety of apple known for being mildly sweet and juicy. These apples have an intense red color that may have a some yellow streaking. Red Delicious apples are good for eating fresh, with salads and for juicing, but they are not good baking apples.
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The origin of cheesecake is uncertain, but it is believed that it was served to the athletes during the first Olympic games in 776 BC. A recipe for cheesecake was found in a Roman treatise around 200 BC.
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According to winepros.org, the pinot noir grape is one of the oldest varieties to be used for making red wine. It is a popular red, but it has a reputation for being difficult to grow.
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There are many types of wine, including reds and whites. Within each type exist many varieties, such as the Merlot and Cabernet reds and the Riesling and Chardonnay whites.
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The Smirnoff version of a wine cooler is its Ice product line. These are ready-to-drink malt beverages, often called malternatives because they are similar to beer, that come in a variety of flavors.
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