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.
Beans are high in protein, iron, fiber and other nutrients -- and low in fat, cholesterol and sodium. In addition, beans are inexpensive, delicious in a variety of dishes and an excellent substitute for meat. Eating beans may have some drawbacks, however, including gastrointestinal problems.
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Your body needs protein to repair tissue and produce hormones and enzymes. However, you probably don't need as much protein as you think. Most Americans eat almost twice as much protein as they need, and athletes only need a little more protein than sedentary adults, according to MedlinePlus.
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Eating leftovers saves time and money, but food spoils if you leave it in the refrigerator too long. In general, refrigerated chicken leftovers are safe to eat for three to four days. However, proper storage and handling of leftover food is necessary to prevent dangerous bacterial growth.
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Cooking meat, poultry and seafood to a safe internal temperature kills many types of bacteria that can give you food poisoning, such as E. coli and salmonella. However, some types of bacteria that can make you sick are not killed by normal cooking temperatures.
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