Rice water -- the water that remains after you cook rice -- is usually discarded after cooking. In some countries, rice water, often with added salt, is used to provide fluids during episodes of diarrhea or vomiting, which can lead to dehydration. The water actually contains some vitamins and minerals leached from the rice. Drinking rice water during pregnancy can add to your fluid intake and poses no harm, but ask your doctor before adding any new foods to your diet during pregnancy.
The thought of eating red seaweed might not make your mouth water, but it is an ingredient in a number of tasty foods. Carrageenan extract is used as a thickening agent to add texture and bulk to liquids. It is especially usefu...
If you are pregnant, you are likely aware that it is essential to get the proper daily nutrition for your changing body and developing baby. It is also important to avoid or limit foods that may be harmful during pregnancy. Thi...
Samurai Chai Mate tea is infused a variety of spices, fruits and nuts. This fruit-flavored tea is touted as a healthy and flavorful alternative to coffee. Like any freshly brewed tea, Samurai Chai Mate, by itself, contains heal...
Beets have rich vitamin and mineral content. Juicing beets allows you to take in vitamins A, B-1, B-2, B-6 and C, as well as folic acid, potassium, calcium, iron and fiber. Beet juice also contains antioxidants to combat cell d...
A smoothie was originally a fruit juice drink with ice added, according to Dan Titus, director of the Juice and Smoothie Association and author of “Smoothies! The Original Smoothie Book.” By the 1980s, other ingredi...
Nutrient rich almond flour adds a boost of protein, fiber, antioxidants and calcium to baked goods. Agave is a substitute sweetener that doesn’t spike your blood glucose as much as sugar. Both can be used in place of whea...
Muscle Milk, a high-protein drink popular with bodybuilders, is marketed as a nutritional shake intended to increase energy and promote lean muscle growth. Despite its name, Muscle Milk contains no milk. However, it does provid...
