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.
Side effects of bad nutrition don't happen overnight. They develop over time from eating a diet lacking in vital nutrients and making poor lifestyle choices. The good news is you can make changes before it's too late.
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White cabbage is your standard variety of green cabbage that's been cut by the grower and buried in trenches to protect the heads from freezing. This technique, which is used in colder regions, is known as blanching and allows the grower to provide cabbage all winter long.
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Eating foods that are easy to digest and absorb can provide relief if you suffer from heartburn, ulcers or nausea; have gastroenteritis or dyspepsia; or are recovering from stomach or intestinal surgery.
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Although their name may not tempt your taste buds, don't let that fool you. Smelt are known for their fine flavor. These small, silvery-green fish, also known as rainbow smelt, are similar in appearance to sardines and anchovies. Most adult fish are 7 to 9 inches long and weigh up to 6 ounces.
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Vitamin P is a rarely used collective term for a plant classification known as flavonoids, or bioflavonoids -- the terms more commonly used. Flavonoids are pigments that produce yellow or red-blue coloring in plants. Along with color, they provide plants with protection from attacks from insects, fungi and microbes.
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The fruit of the prickly pear cactus, known by the name cactus pear and prickly pear, is oval with a reddish-purple color. Also known as "tuna," the fruit ripens in late summer and early fall and has a granular consistency with a flavor reminiscent of watermelon.
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If you're looking for a fish that's tasty, low in fat and calories, and high in protein -- and that can be prepared a number of ways -- catfish could be your answer. A 3-ounce serving of catfish contains approximately 1 gram of saturated fat, 100 calories and 13 grams of protein.
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Prickly pears are the fruit of the prickly pear cactus. These tasty, oval fruits sprout from the tops of prickly cactus leaves and range in color from yellow-green to deep red or purple.
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Burdock root, scientifically referred to as arctium lappa, has been used for centuries in Europe, North America and Asia as a digestive treatment and a diuretic. More recently it's been used to treat chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and AIDS.
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Wheatgrass is a nutrient-packed member of the cereal grass family, which includes rye, barley and oats. Wheatgrass powder is made by freeze-drying, oven-drying or air-drying fresh wheatgrass.
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Sulfur, a mineral vital to your health, is found in all body tissues and plays several important roles in your body. According to Phyllis A. Balch, author of "Prescription for Nutritional Healing," it helps resist bacteria and protects against toxic substances.
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Your body needs both calcium and iron to maintain optimum health -- and some foods, such as oysters, contain both. Consuming calcium and iron in a way that ensures adequate absorption, however, can be tricky. According to an editorial in "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,"
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Curcumin, the substance that imparts a golden color to the spice turmeric, plays a starring role in several global cuisines. It's also known for its therapeutic properties.
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After hiking all day, a hearty meal cooked over a campfire is comforting and satisfying. Preparing the meal, however, is often time-consuming and inconvenient, especially when you're tired after a long day.
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Although dandelions grow wild, and gardeners consider the plant to be a nuisance, dandelion is one of the most nutrient-rich herbs in the plant kingdom. Because of dandelion's versatility, many cultures have used its roots and leaves for centuries to treat medical conditions and for culinary purposes.
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A type of black tea, orange pekoe refers to the tea's high quality, not its flavor. Leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant are harvested and fermented, which results in black tea's color. The three grades of black tea are orange pekoe, pekoe and souchong.
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If you're a fan of garlic, there's good news for you -- and your brain. Garlic, also known as Allium sativum, is full of healthful benefits. This pungent herb has been used in cooking and for medicinal purposes for thousands of years.
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Indian cuisine, known for its spices, chutneys and curries, is also a gold mine of fiber-rich foods. Because of its variety of ingredients and appealing flavors, it's a good choice for both vegetarians and meat eaters.
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Coconuts are famous for their flavorful white meat and milk. These fruits are not only delicious, but they're packed with fiber and minerals, including calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc. They also contain vitamin C and folate, an especially important nutrient during pregnancy.
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Sipping black tea with a little dairy or soy milk is the way millions of people start their day. Each of these ingredients is packed with powerful health benefits. The idea that milk or soy milk may reduce the potential benefits in black tea, however, continues to be a topic of debate.
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