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.
Black bean burgers are typically a combination of tempeh or wheat gluten, brown rice, chopped vegetables, seasonings and, of course, black beans. While different manufacturers use slightly different recipes, the total calorie content is still about the same.
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Iron transports oxygen around your bloodstream, giving your cells plenty of oxygen to function. While some varieties of whole fish will indeed provide a small amount of iron, no matter which type of fish oil you consume -- cod liver, sardine and salmon, among others -- you won’t be adding any iron to your diet.
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Adding fiber to your diet, or using fiber supplements, can be beneficial for your health. Dietary fiber lowers blood cholesterol levels, reduces your risk for cardiovascular disease, and helps to stabilize blood glucose levels.
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The calories in an 8-ounce ribeye steak vary anywhere from 400 to 565 calories, depending on the type of steak. On top of that, if you use a tablespoon of oil to keep your steak from sticking to the grill, you’ll add an extra 120 calories to your entrée.
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Grilled tuna steaks are rich in protein, low in calories and full of B vitamins and minerals. Even though tuna itself won’t give you a lot of calories, adding oil during the cooking process can quickly up the calorie content.
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All types of alcohol have calories, even if you just have a plain old shot of vodka with nothing added to it. Alcohol has 7 calories per gram to be exact. The more concentrated your vodka is, or the higher the proof, the more calories it’ll have in a shot.
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Cinnamon pairs perfectly with just about any type of recipe you’re making, from a baked dessert to a roasted round of beef. It’s also a quick way to add flair to coffee, yogurt or fresh apple slices. This spice sneaks in a punch of flavor to any food, but only has a trace amount of calories.
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A cup of coffee with milk usually has less than 20 total calories. Semi-skimmed milk is a kind of milk typically found in the United Kingdom. It has a fat content of 1.7 percent. Similar varieties of low-fat milk in the United States have either 1 or 2 percent fat content levels.
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You’ll get about the same amount of calories from either straight whiskey or vodka. It really depends on the concentration of alcohol that's in your liquor. You'll also see proof listed on the label, which is a number that is double the alcohol percentage.
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A roti is a small round type of flatbread, similar to a pita. Roti bread is a perfect foundation for an open-faced sandwich, an ideal bread for dipping in hummus and a delicious accompaniment to any meal as an alternative to baguette slices.
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Brands of chardonnay wine may vary a bit, but in general a 5-ounce pour of chardonnay contains approximately 125 calories. Because chardonnay is a fermented product of grapes, some of the calories do come from carbohydrates, although the majority of calories stem from the alcohol content itself.
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The calories in crab meat vary slightly, from around 70 to 100 per 3-ounce portion. Crab meat is particularly lean, and over 80 percent of the calories are from protein.
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You may think that by ordering a side of coleslaw instead of fries, you’re doing yourself a favor. But one of the main ingredients in coleslaw -- besides cabbage, of course -- is mayonnaise. Because of this, your saladlike side is full of fat and is thus high in calories.
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The amount of calories you’ll get from a slice of ham varies quite a bit depending on the fat content. Some varieties of processed deli ham have only a miniscule amount of fat, rendering very few total calories.
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You might think that vanilla ice cream, in all its simplicity, is a low-calorie dessert. But that is far from the truth. Regular vanilla ice cream is high in calories, even if you just have a single scoop. Selecting a lighter version instead will make your splurge a bit less guilt-inducing.
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The New York strip is from the top part of the short loin, near the ribs of the cow. Because it comes from a part of the animal that doesn’t have a lot of movement, the New York strip is impeccably tender. Even though you may crave a steak once in a while, keep your portion size small or split it with a partner.
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Doughnuts have no purpose in your diet, providing loads of calories and little, if any, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Biting into one of those crumbly chocolate donuts that are perfectly coated with just the right amount of glaze surely pleases your palate, but it does nothing for your waistline.
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Adding a slice of deli cheese to your sandwich, burger or wrap adds more calories than you may realize. You could add as many as 100 to 115 calories to your meal, simply by adding a single 1-ounce slice of deli cheese.
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All of the calories in steak come from fat and protein -- you won’t get any carbohydrates from meat. Depending on how much fat is in the steak and whether or not you trim off the fat before eating, your favorite entrée can have anywhere from 30 percent all the way up to 60 percent calories from fat.
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Your favorite fluffy breakfast dish isn’t terribly high in calories -- as long as you limit yourself to just one or two pancakes. A small 4-inch pancake, weighing 38 grams, provides around 85 calories. No matter your preference -- plain, buttermilk or blueberry -- the calorie count stays about the same.
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