Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Udon soup is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of udon noodles -- a noodle made from all wheat flour -- and vegetables that can range in heat from mild to spicy. Meat and seafood, most often pork, chicken and shrimp, may also be added to soups for a flavor and protein boost.
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Smoked ham hocks consist of 2 to 3 inch chunks of the lower part of a pig's back legs and often include not just the meat, but bone, fat and other tissues. Smoked ham hocks impart a rich, smoky flavor to dishes that require long cooking periods such as beans and stews.
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A Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie, available both in both single and family packs, features two soft and chewy oatmeal cookies with a layer of sweet, white cream in between.
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The McDonald's Filet-o-Fish sandwich consists of a square, breaded white fish filet -- usually Atlantic Pollock -- topped by tartar sauce and American cheese served on a hamburger roll. This sandwich originated in St.
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Noni tea, a folk medicine and herbal remedy, comes from noni, a shrub or small tree also known as Great Morinda or Indian Mulberry. Noni, native to Southeast Asia, produces fruit throughout the year and grows along rocky shores and in forests.
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To some, red velvet cake may pose a bit of a mystery as this rich, chocolate-flavored cake features a red hue that may range from bright to dark. Red food coloring gives this cake its color in modern times; however, it was originally made with beets and cocoa.
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Crab legs, sold flashed cooked and frozen in many grocery stores and specialty seafood shops, are prized for their delicate flesh and sweet taste. Thawed legs can be steamed, baked or microwaved, and the meat from crab legs is eaten plain or incorporated into a larger recipe.
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Vegetarians often need to get creative when it comes to meeting their protein needs. Texturized vegetable protein, or TVP, serves as an excellent meat replacement. Primarily made of soybeans, TVP is often sold as a dehydrated mix, although it is possible to purchase it in ready-to-eat blocks.
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Sea kelp, a vegetable that grows in forests in the ocean, is commonly used in Asian cuisine. You might be most familiar with it in its dried form: sheets of dried seaweed used for rolling sushi.
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Ranch dressing, a common salad topping, combines ingredients like mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice and herbs and spices. This type of dressing also serves as a creamy, tangy accompaniment to a range of foods, including French fries, fresh vegetables and chicken wings.
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Whether you're looking for a snack or an accompaniment to dinner, eating a slice of bread with a pat of butter on it may be a good choice, depending on your nutritional goals and current health. However, this food combination has quite a bit of sodium and fat.
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In its simplest form, beef jerky consists of strips of dried beef. However, producers of beef jerky often brine the beef before the drying process and may also grind it, adding in herbs, spices and other flavorings before forming the mixture into strips.
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While fresh milk is nutritious, it isn't always convenient if you're interested in long-term storage. Milk generally has a short shelf life, but canned milk will keep for much longer periods of time. Some recipes, particularly for baked goods, call for canned milk specifically.
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Grits, considered a classic southern food, are made of hominy -- small, ground chips of dried corn. The texture resembles a loose polenta; both regular and instant-type grits are available, and common preparation includes water or milk.
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Sorrel, an herb sometimes used as a vegetable, imparts a sour, lemon taste suitable for culinary use. This is just one benefit, because sorrel provides high quantities of vitamins and minerals.
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Pickled herring is traditional in Scandinavian cuisine, and you may also find it in Japanese cooking. You can make this dish at home by combining salted herring with a pickling marinade made with sugar, vinegar and spices.
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Sliced deli ham is a common option for salads and sandwiches. Deli ham can be sliced directly from a large ham or ham pieces pressed together to form loaves. While this luncheon meat does contain a high amount of sodium, it does have positive nutritional value including minerals and protein.
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Mayonnaise is generally made with egg yolk, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and pepper, whirled together until smooth and creamy. It is also quite high in fat and calories, with 916 calories and 78.4 g of fat, 11.5 g of which are saturated, per 1-cup serving.
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