Carob powder, from the pod of the carob tree, is often marketed as a chocolate substitute. While it has a similar appearance to cacao powder -- made from the beans of the cacao plant -- it has a milder, sweeter taste and offers a significantly different nutritional profile.
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Eating healthy is key for weight loss, and including porridge in your diet can help you reach your weight-loss goals. Oatmeal -- the most common type of porridge -- is directly linked to weight loss, and other types of porridge offer weight-loss benefits, too.
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Coconuts make up staples in many cuisines -- including several Indian and South American cuisines -- and their widespread availability in the tropics provided sustenance needed to establish trade routes, according to Dr. Kenneth Olson, an associate professor at Washington University.
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While the richest sources of complex carbs -- like potatoes and pasta -- are comforting and satisfying, they're also restricted in low-carb diets. You may be able to enjoy a couple small servings of complex carbs on your low-carb diet, but more restrictive diets might ban these foods entirely.
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While the high-protein diet craze pushed carbohydrates to the sidelines, the truth is that carbs have a place in a healthy diet. Your brain runs on glucose -- a form of sugar -- and carbs also serve as the primary fuel for other tissues, including your muscles.
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Cassava is native to Brazil and Paraguay and is a staple food throughout Indonesia and Thailand, as well as parts of Africa. Its roots serve as an excellent source of starch and, at 330 calories per cup, cassava provides energy you need to fuel your active lifestyle.
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While you might not think of oats beyond steaming bowls of oatmeal or oatmeal raisin cookies, they actually have a number of uses in the kitchen. Oat groats -- another name for intact, hulled oat grains -- make a healthful addition to your diet.
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Each cell in your body contains a number of biomolecules -- organic compounds that make up the structure and carry out the function of your cells. Among these molecules are nucleotides, the components your body uses to make genetic material -- DNA and RNA.
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Whether you're craving a sunny summer glow or trying to add some color in the cooler months, your diet can help you along.
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Weight gain -- and healthy eating in general -- requires a significant time investment to plan your diet and cook healthy meals.
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Breast growth begins during embryonic development, and cycles of female breast growth continue throughout puberty, during pregnancy, and over the course of each menstrual cycle.
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Vitamin B actually refers to a family of eight essential vitamins. Though each B vitamin carries out distinct roles in your body, the B vitamins generally help turn carbohydrates from your diet into fuel for your cells and maintain your nervous system, skin and liver.
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Turmeric, a relative of the ginger plant, has a slightly bitter taste and adds vibrant yellow color to your dishes. Curry powder is made up of a blend of spices, including turmeric, cumin and chili powder, and it can range in flavor from mild to very spicy.
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Water is one of the easiest ways to boost your health, since it's free and widely available, and it may help with weight loss as well.
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Low in calories, naturally hydrating and packed with nutrients, veggies are your best friends -- no matter what your fitness and health goals include.
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Your body maintains a pH balance that allows your enzymes -- the proteins that carry out chemical reactions needed for cell function -- to work properly. While your body has safeguards to keep your pH within a tight range, your diet may slightly affect your pH levels.
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Eggs make welcome additions to many balanced diets, providing several nutrients -- including minerals and vitamins -- that support your health. Their vitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin contents nourish your eyes, while their beneficial zinc supports your immune system.
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Black pepper has a lengthy history in human culture -- the University of Wisconsin notes that every civilization in recorded history has used it, and that peppercorns were once used as a form of currency on the Malabar coast.
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Sure, a low-carb diet can help you slim down and reach your fitness goals, but it's not always effective for keeping you regular. Thankfully, simply making a few tweaks -- including getting more fiber and water -- can get you back to normal.
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No matter how much weight you have to lose, losing fat is about burning more calories than you eat daily. Incorporating low-calorie frozen meals, like Lean Cuisine, into your diet is one way to keep your calories in check to shed pounds.
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