Sea scallops are high in protein, low in both saturated fat and cholesterol and rich in nutrients like vitamin B-12 and selenium. They are also a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids while containing little mercury contamination. According to "How to Cook Everything"
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Lean cuts of steak contain nearly the same amount of fat, saturated fat and cholesterol-per-serving as boneless, skinless chicken breasts. In addition, lean steak has only slightly more calories in a 3-ounce serving than cooked chicken.
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A Chicago-style steak is charred on the surface and cooked to your desired doneness on the inside, according to The BBQ Experiment. Any type of steak can be prepared Chicago-style, though it's best to choose lean cuts such as strip steak or T-bone steak.
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Discover how to make delicious cakes without using eggs. Learn the steps to replace eggs with bananas in your favorite cake mix, and find out why this method is perfect for vegans and those on a cholesterol-restricted diet.
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A 1-cup serving of canned, ready-to-eat split pea soup may contain as much as 965 milligrams of sodium, or over 40 percent of the 2,300-milligram daily sodium limit recommended for healthy adults. By preparing split pea soup at home, you can significantly decrease the amount of sodium per serving.
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Organ meats like beef kidneys aren't popular in the United States, though French chef and cookbook author Jacques Pepin says that kidneys can be a tender and flavorful cut if prepared correctly. Unlike lamb or veal kidneys, beef kidneys are large and tough and require long braising over low, moist heat to become soft.
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Bacon can be time-consuming -- and messy -- to prepare for a large breakfast or brunch get-together. By precooking the bacon the day before, however, you can serve a large amount, without the hassle of preparing the bacon as your guests arrive.
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In 2013, chicken became more popular than beef in the United States for the first time in a century, with the average American consuming 60 pounds annually.
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A diet that promises quick weight loss, doesn't encourage exercise and requires followers to stick to restrictive, nutritionally unsound meal plans is a fad diet you should avoid, advises the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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In 1996, Peter J. D'Adamo's book "Eat Right 4 Your Type: The Individualized Diet Solution to Staying Healthy, Living Longer & Achieving Your Ideal Weight" introduced dieters to the Blood Type diet, a health and weight management plan based on your blood type: A, B, AB or O.
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No medication can cure a cold, but some foods have properties that may help alleviate some people's symptoms. Chinese hot and sour soup could be one of these, says "Daily Herald" writer M.
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Some scientific research indicates that consuming vinegar before a meal may yield a variety of benefits, though more studies are needed.
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In 2008, consumers spent more than $2 billion on fitness supplements like protein powder, reports the "New York Times." One such powder is pea protein powder.
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In the 1980s, a strict diet supposedly used by country music singer Dolly Parton became popular under a number of names, including the cabbage soup diet, the Sacred Heart Hospital diet and the Mayo Clinic diet.
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The hCG diet requires followers to consume only 500 calories a day while taking daily injections or drops of the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG. Prior to starting, the diet calls for a two-day "loading"
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Weisswurst is a traditional Bavarian sausage that gets its name -- white sausage -- from its pale appearance. Prepared from pork and veal heavily seasoned with parsley, onions, bacon, lemon powder, salt and pepper, weisswurst is sold pre-cooked and needs only to be heated through before eating.
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Americans spend over $2 billion annually on high-protein dietary supplements, reported The New York Times in 2010. EAS 100 Percent Whey Protein Powder, which promises to help you build lean muscle faster, is one example. As a supplement, it's not regulated by the U.S.
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As you age, it's important that your daily meals are low in fat, refined sugar and sodium, and high in essential nutrients such as fiber, vitamins and minerals. Doing so may help you avoid gout, stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease arthritis, cancer, respiratory disorders, obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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Eat some "power foods" every time you eat and you'll lose weight, gain lean muscle and have better sex, claims David Zinczenko, "Men's Health" editor-in-chief and author of "The Abs Diet."
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Rainbow chard is the common name used to describe chard that has a variety of bright yellow, red, orange and purple stalks in each bunch.
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