Self-injecting vitamin B12 can become a necessity if you have serious anemia. While you could visit the doctor every day for a shot, it’s simply cheaper and more practical to learn how to do it yourself. If you’ve never given yourself an injection, have a doctor or nurse show you how to do it right the first time.
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According to Recipe Tips, eating raw sprouts is not recommended because of the risk of bacteria and food illness. Cooking alfalfa sprouts will kill any potential bacteria on them, ensuring safety. Sprouts only stay fresh for a few days, even if you keep them in the refrigerator.
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If you read the recipe wrong and ended up with a tablespoon rather than a teaspoon of salt, don’t despair. There’s no need to throw the food away. According to MyRecipes, the easiest solution to the problem is to build around the recipe, almost as if you were making a new dish.
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The Blood Type Diet, created by Dr. Peter D’Adamo, is based on the concept that people should eat or avoid certain foods based on their blood type. Type O blood is the most common on the planet, which means that most people should follow this specific eating plan.
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Fast food is convenient and cheap. For large families, people on the go or those on a strict budget, fast food can seem like the best solution. However, a diet composed mainly of fast food lacks many essential nutrients. Eating fast food once in a while won’t affect your health, but if this is all you eat.
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Chinese food is sometimes equated with dishes high in fat, calories and sodium. While this is partially true, your own choices can make a world of difference.
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The cottage cheese diet is a short crash diet meant to cause fast weight loss. As it is the case with most fad diets, it provides little nutrition and is very low in calories. According to Health.
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Hot and spicy food gets a bad rap. For years, experts believed it caused stomach problems and worsened ulcers. The truth is that spicy food might actually protect the stomach lining if eaten in moderation. Hot foods such as red peppers can actually help your stomach produce less gastric acid.
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According to the National Sleep Foundation, there’s no specific number of hours people must sleep. Amounts vary from person to person and can change based on age, health and even temporary circumstances.
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The Dunkin' Donuts Latte Lite comes in a number of flavors including caramel, vanilla and mocha. All flavors contain the same amount of calories, fats and nutritional value. The latte lite is marked as “DD Smart” in the menu. This is because it’s considered healthier than other choices.
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A smoker is a cooking utensil that allows you to cook food using heat and smoke. Think of a smoker as a barbecue grill without flames. Food is placed on the side of the main source of heat, rather than directly over the flames. This allows the food to cook more slowly and to absorb the smoky flavor.
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A complete protein is one that contains all essential amino acids. The human body contains 21 amino acids. Of those, nine are essential. Essential amino acids cannot be manufactured by the body and must be obtained through diet.
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According to Dr. Andrea Sanigorski of Deakin University in Australia, fruit juice could actually be playing a part in childhood obesity. Many parents believe that because they’re giving their kids “healthy” juice, they don’t have to limit the amount.
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Iron and vitamin B12 are essential nutrients. They help with oxygen delivery to cells, increase immunity and improve energy and strength. Deficiencies can lead to a number of problems and might require you to take supplements. Taking supplements if you have a deficiency won’t hurt you.
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Canned goods are a good option if you’re buying fruits or vegetables that are not in season, and it’s sometimes cheaper to buy them canned, anyway. Canned foods also are more convenient than frozen, especially for storage and transportation.
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Portobello mushrooms are one of the largest edible mushrooms. Plump, these edible fungi have an earthy smell and taste. Although you can slice or chop Portobello mushrooms just like any other mushroom, they are actually better when cooked whole because they retain their own meaty flavor.
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It’s not rare to find bugs or rice weevil inside your rice packet. The bugs can get there in either of two ways. Sometimes they are already inside the packet when you buy it. This is common, as the bugs lay eggs in the crops, and when these are harvested, the eggs end up in the package.
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Instant coffee has obvious benefits: It's usually cheaper than ground or bean coffee, and it's quicker and easier to prepare. Not everything about instant coffee is good, though. For some people, the bitter taste of instant coffee cancels out the many benefits.
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Liquid diets are meant to be a temporary diet. Whether you’re taking meal shakes to lose weight or as a food complement, they are not meant to be used as a permanent substitution. Meal shakes come in all forms and shapes, from over-the-counter, sweet canned shakes to prescription shakes for special medical conditions.
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If you take vitamins or supplements on a regular basis, chances are you will want to take them along with you when you travel. While vitamins don’t qualify as drugs, there are still things you should keep in mind when packing your pills to go.
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