Dietary fiber includes the parts of the plant food the body cannot digest, according to MayoClinic.com. Dietary fiber has a number of health benefits, including normalizing bowel movements, aiding in weight control and lowering blood cholesterol....
The human body requires iodine to make thyroid, a hormone that helps regulate metabolism. The body cannot make iodine, so it must be consumed through diet or supplements. Iodine deficiency is common worldwide but is rare in the United States and...
Potassium is an electrolyte and mineral that is essential to good health and nutrition. Electrolytes conduct electricity in the body to help regulate muscle functions and nerves. Potassium assists in metabolism, bone health, heart functioning and...
The forms of vitamin B are thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, folic acid and cyanocobalamin. B vitamins are water-soluble, which means these vitamins dissolve in water. When your body has finished using B vitamins,...
Calcium is an essential nutrient for bone and muscle health. Adults are usually recommended 1000 mg of calcium on a daily basis. Teenagers and post-menopausal women require a higher amount. Deficiencies of calcium can cause symptoms, such as tooth...
There are two forms if iron: heme and nonheme. Heme iron comes from hemoglobin, which is protein in the red blood cells that delivers oxygen to cells. Heme iron is found in animal products such as red meats, fish and poultry. Nonheme iron is...
Potassium citrate is a mineral that is found in many foods and can provide many benefits for the human body. Increasing your intake of potassium citrate helps combat low levels of potassium that can occur after a prolonged illness or when taking...
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. When taken with plenty of fluids, it helps to regulate your digestive system by moving through the body quite quickly. This can help prevent problems like constipation, hemorrhoids and high...
Your body uses the nutrient L-carnitine to metabolize fat. Many foods naturally contain L-carnitine, and most people derive this nutrient from food rather than supplementation. Mostly present in proteins, you can also find L-carnitine in some...
A diet high in whole grains is usually recommended to promote good health and reduce the risk of certain disease, according to the MyPyramid website, but certain grains can create serious health problems for some people. The Celiac website states...
Iron is a nutrient the human body requires to make proteins found in red blood cells and muscles, according to the National Institutes of Health. According to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements, iron requirements are...
Vitamin K is essential to your body, as it contributes to bone formation and the processes of both blood coagulation and anticoagulation. It treats and prevents vitamin K deficiency, which can cause bleeding disorders. Green leafy vegetables are...
Vitamin B12 has various functions within your body, such as helping turn the food you eat into energy, reports the National Institutes of Health. Some foods are naturally rich in vitamin B12, and incorporating them into your diet can help ensure...
The most common cause of food going through your large intestine too fast is a chronic condition called irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. IBS is a common digestive condition that primarily affects your large intestine, also called the colon. IBS...
Brining a turkey means soaking the raw turkey in brine before roasting it. Brine is a mixture of salt and water, but some people also add a sweetener -- for example, sugar, molasses or maple syrup -- or herbs and spices. The salt in the brine...
Beef liver can be cooked in many different ways. One of the most popular takes on the dish is liver and onions. Liver is packed full of iron, which makes it an option for those who lack iron in their diet. Liver is also high in protein and B...
Once meat has been frozen, it can lose some of its natural flavor and texture, especially if the cut of meat was not particularly tender to begin with. For this reason, it is essential to tenderize certain cuts of frozen meat, though the meat must...
Smoked ribs can be made from any type of animal rib of various sizes, though the most commonly smoked ribs are lamb ribs. Typically seen in colder climates since smoked ribs can be kept in a cool, dry place after the curing process, smoked ribs...
Smoking yellowtail at home can seem like a daunting task, but it's actually a fairly simple process that costs less than buying smoked yellowtail and gives you control over the taste of your smoked fish. Before smoking the fish, it needs to be...
Olives have been among the Mediterranean world's most important food crops since ancient times, even though olives straight from the tree are bitter and inedible. They contain a compound called oleuropein, which renders their flesh unpalatable to...
Healthy eating is synonymous with expensive food to many people. Therefore, many people on a budget have taken to the ordering fried foods from a drive-through dollar menu and purchasing discount, high-calorie frozen dinners because they believe...
It is vital to be prepared for emergency situations, such as floods, blizzards and earthquakes. There are many scenarios that can contaminate natural and public sources of drinking water. There are several steps you need to take to be able to make...
Large food portions have become commonplace in the United States. Still, many people underestimate the amount of food they eat, according to a 2004 study from the American Dietetic Association. Maintaining a healthy weight requires a balance...
A truducken is a de-boned turkey, de-boned duck and de-boned each layer rather than stuffing can assure that you still comechicken rolled up into one large bird. From the outside it looks just like a turkey, but when you cut through it, you see...
Turbo chicken is not a special recipe for cooking poultry quickly, but a method that uses a turbo oven. Turbo ovens are small countertop cookers popular throughout Southeast Asia and the Philippines, where many homes do not have ranges. Bearing a...
Whether on a food plan to achieve weight loss or gain muscle mass, measuring food is an incremental part of many food programs. There is really no other way to make sure you are eating, for example, 4 oz of chicken. Gram scales can be an accurate,...
Roasted Cornish game hens served whole and stuffed with the traditional wild rice make an attractive dish, each bird a perfect one-person serving. For a change of pace from this typical preparation, you can grill or barbecue the Cornish game hens...
Pork steak is a cut of meat taken from the shoulder portion of the pig, and the meat from this area can be fairly tough. For this reason, marinating the meat before you cook it is one way to make the meat tender and easier to eat if you aren't...
Guyanese garlic pork is a rich, bold-flavored meat dish that is similar to cured pork such as pancetta, salami and prosciutto. Most cured meats are required to rest for at least two weeks and often hung in the open air. However, Guyanese garlic...
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