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.
If you enjoy the savory flavor of link sausage but you're concerned about the fat and calorie content of pork, consider a switch to turkey link sausage. Three fresh pork link sausages contain approximately 165 calories and 15 grams of fat, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Nutrient Database.
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Although small red potatoes are often referred to as baby potatoes, the tender little potatoes, or new potatoes, can be any variety of immature potato in addition to red. The microwave oven is a good cooking method for baby potatoes because they have a high moisture content that works well for steaming.
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If you're in a hurry or you forgot to thaw meat ahead of time, it's safe to cook meat directly from the freezer. Allow extra time because cooking time might be up to 50 percent longer or about 10 to 20 more minutes for each 1 lb. of meat.
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Filet mignon, the most tender beef cut of all, is an expensive cut of meat often reserved for special occasions. A lean steak measuring up to 2 inches thick, filet mignon comes from the tenderloin of the beef, located between the sirloin area and the ribs.
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Steaming is an effective way of cooking nearly any vegetable, including red or green bell peppers or hot chili peppers. Nutrients are retained because the steam heats the peppers, which never touch the water. Steamed peppers also maintain their flavor, color and much of their crispy texture.
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Inexpensive cuts of beef roast are easy on the budget and are often rich and flavorful. Nutritionally, inexpensive beef roasts are every bit as beneficial as expensive cuts. However, because the roasts come from lean, muscled areas of the animal, the meat can be tough and stringy.
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Butternut squash is a winter squash with a mild, slightly nutty flavor. Like all winter squash, butternut squash is a fat- and cholesterol-free, nutrient-dense vegetable, rich in fiber, beta-carotene, vitamin C, folate, niacin and potassium.
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Blanching and freezing potatoes for French fries is a simple process. Blanching is the process of scalding vegetables to halt the action of naturally-occurring enzymes present in all vegetables.
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Steaming is a simple way to cook vegetables while retaining flavor, color and nutrients without adding fat or calories. While steamed vegetables don't require sauce to make them taste good, a flavorful sauce complements the flavor and makes the vegetables even better.
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Whether they are long, slender carrots, big, plump carrots or miniature baby carrots, a long list of positive attributes make the bright orange vegetables one of the best snacks. Carrots are flavorful, nutritious, readily available, convenient and portable.
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A tortilla wrap sandwich filled with a tasty ingredients is a change of pace from traditional bread sandwiches. Depending on the filling, these versatile sandwiches are suitable for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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A hunk of muscle from the heavily exercised shoulder of the beef, the chuck may not be the tenderest roast, but it is definitely one of the most flavorful. Simmering the meat gently in the Crock-Pot breaks down the tough fibers and creates a succulent roast you can cut with a fork.
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Barley is a nutritious whole grain, rich in fiber and nutrients such as protein, folic acid, calcium and niacin. Pearl barley, processed to speed cooking time, lacks the fibrous outer hull. However, it still provides generous amounts of fiber, believed to help maintain healthy cholesterol and prevent heart disease.
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Rump steak, also known as round steak, is a flavorful, firm-textured steak that comes from the cow's muscular hindquarters. Although rump steak is similar to sirloin, it is a less expensive cut and can be tough. Marinating followed by proper cooking is the key to bringing out the succulent flavors of the meat.
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Although carrots are chock full of nutrients, including beta-carotene, potassium and vitamins A and C, kids often turn their nose up at the bright orange vegetables. Often, cooking carrots with ingredients such as cheese or adding a bit of sweetness from honey or brown sugar make carrots more palatable to kids.
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Although peppermint tea has been used for centuries to relieve a variety of ailments, scientific evaluation of the health benefits of peppermint tea, as of 2010, is in the early stages, according to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
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A butterfly pork chop is a thick chop that is cut in half lengthwise through the center, with a small "hinge" remaining uncut in the middle. The chop is then opened like a book so the two halves look much like the wings of a butterfly.
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Homemade Chinese vegetable soup is low-fat and is rich in nutritious, high-fiber vegetables that make it a hearty choice for a healthy lunch or dinner. Chinese vegetable soup is especially beneficial if you're watching your weight. Make plenty of Chinese vegetable soup, as the flavors become even better with time.
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Rib eye steak is a tender, succulent steak cut from the outer edge of beef ribs. Simple cooking methods bring out the natural flavor of the meat. Cooking rib eye steak in a slow cooker is a particularly effortless way to cook rib eye steak, resulting in juicy, mouthwatering meat.
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If you're accustomed to eating oatmeal made from rolled oats, you may be surprised at the chewy texture and nutty flavor of steel-cut oats. Steel-cut oats are made from the whole oat, which is cut into small chunks. Because the oats are a whole grain, the cereal is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber.
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