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Nearly 70 percent of Americans are overweight or obese, according to the Weight-control Information Network. Growing waistlines in the U.S. have a number of causes, including genetics and eating habits, making it hard to determine the best solution to combat the weight gain epidemic. But there is one common recommendation when it comes to weight control, and that's diet and exercise. A balanced diet and regular exercise can help you control weight and keep your body fit.
Cutting food into matchstick sizes can make them much easier to serve in various environments. Cut food into matchstick sizes with help from an experienced private chef in this free video clip.
Not all marinades for baked cod are inherently unhealthy. Find out how to do a healthy marinade for baked cod with help from a chef, nutritional health counselor and crusader for better school food in this free video clip.
You can make many different juice blends right at home using delicious blueberries as a primary ingredient. Make juice blends for blueberries with help from a raw chef and certified nutrition counselor in this free video clip.
Milk-less dessert ideas are a lot easier to come by than you might think. Get milk-less dessert ideas with help from an expert in nutrition and health in this free video clip.
You can avoid blinking in photos by employing a few distinct tips. Learn how to avoid blinking in photos with help from a fitness and nutrition expert in this free video clip.
If you're cooking for a boyfriend for the first time you want to make sure the meal is as special as the occasion. Learn what is a good first meal to cook for a boyfriend with help from a relationship expert in this free video clip.
During dieting, many people elect to eat prepackaged food for the sake of having a convenient list of nutrients. However, just because your homemade food is not furnished with nutritional values, that does not mean you cannot calculate it for yourself. If you take advantage of the U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrient value charts, you can figure out how many calories or grams of protein are in all of your home-cooked meals. You can also pre-calculate your ingredients while you make the meals.
Protein diet snacks come in a wide variety of different forms depending on your needs. Find out about protein diet snacks with help from a personal trainer in this free video clip.
The combustion value of any material is the amount of energy it produces when fully burned. In scientific terms, it is when one mole of a substance undergoes full combustion in the presence of oxygen at a constant pressure. All substances have different combustion values, with some creating more heat than others. For example, most oils tend to burn with more energy. The different types of oil also produce varied combustion values, which is why some oils are better for certain tasks.
A 40-30-30 eating plan requires eating a diet that is 40 percent carbohydrate, 30 percent protein and 30 percent fat. When it was first introduced, the 40-30-30 plan was dismissed by nutritionists and popular hype as being unhealthy, since it requires a diet that is low carbohydrate, high protein and relatively high fat. However, the 40-30-30 plan can actually be healthy while facilitating weight loss. According to the Zone Perfect organization, nutrition professionals recommend the 40-30-30 plan, as long as dieters design their meal plans around healthy foods in the right proportions.
You can make liquid food for hummingbirds on your own so long as you have the proper recipe. Get the recipe for liquid hummingbird food with help from a landscape designer and horticulture writer in this free video clip.
The pear tomato, sometimes also known as plum, paste, Italian or Roma, is a type originally developed in Italy. Most paste tomatoes are distinctly pear- or plum-shaped, thus the comparative common names. It is paste tomatoes' texture and flavor that really count. They have meaty, firm flesh, very few seeds and little gel, and cook down to a thick paste. Paste tomatoes are eaten fresh or processed and preserved in multiple ways.
A family who has lost a loved one or is tending to someone who has fallen ill does not often have the time to cook nourishing meals. Cooking a meal for the family goes a long way to show you are thinking of them in their time of need. If you are not savvy in the kitchen, or are on time constraints, most grocery stores offer fully cooked meals you could wrap up and drop off that will be just as appreciated. Also feel free to include a note, book on bereavement or a card expressing your condolences.
After purchasing a new refrigerator, adjust the temperature to the proper setting before adding food. Setting the temperature and allowing the unit to cool down as recommended prevents food from spoiling after you transfer the items from an old refrigerator. Once the refrigerator is at the ideal temperature setting, add food into the sections within the unit to keep food fresh until you need it. Certain locations within the refrigerator are better than others when storing various food items.
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is a technique used to examine and characterize materials at very high resolutions. A beam of high energy electrons is aimed at the sample. Some of these electrons are transmitted through the sample and are focused onto a detector where an image is recorded. Other signals can be recorded, for example from electrons that are not transmitted through the sample and scattered back towards the beam source. This provides additional information that helps researchers characterize materials. High-quality images require samples to be very carefully prepared using the appropriate technique.
Compound leaves have divided blades. Bipinnately compound leaves are divided twice, with each leaflet lying along a secondary vein. Trees and shrubs with bipinnately compound leaves typically provide shade for both domestic animals and for the grass growing beneath them. Bipinnately compound leaves are also used as a spice in dishes and to a lesser extent, for animal fodder.
Gumamela oil is made by extracting the raw materials found in the gumamela flower. These brightly colored flowers are often seen in gardens because of their aesthetically pleasing appearance. Gumamela oil is used for aromatherapy purposes and is regarded to have medicinal values. Making this type of oil can be done with a few utensils usually found in most kitchens.
A portable rendition of the pizza that folds similar ingredients found in a pizza, cheese and tomato sauce into a baked dough pocket, the calzone is a filling, bready snack that can easily serve as a meal. Numerous factors conspire to make calzones grease-laden and nutritionally challenging, but the baked nature of this product, along with controlling the portion size and ingredients in the filling, can make calzones fit into a healthy diet.
Vegetable egg rolls vary in nutritional content depending on where you buy them and how they are prepared. Traditionally, they are deep-fried, but they can also be baked or fried in a smaller amount of oil in a frying pan. You should make a habit of knowing the nutritional content of your food before consuming it to aid in healthy eating and weight control.
Just a half cup of pure orange juice exceeds the USDA's recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C at 103 percent. As with all pure juices, orange juice contains all of the micronutrients of the fruit and replaces the need to eat larger quantities of fruit. By drinking orange juice or mixing it with other juices all the benefits of eating large amounts of fruit or vegetables can be reduced to one glassful of juice that is quick and easy to drink.
Milk in the United States in sold in four nutritional varieties: whole, reduced-fat, low-fat and skim, differentiated by percentage of milk fat. Whole milk is full-fat, just as it comes from the cow. Skim milk, low- and reduced-fat have had varying amounts of milk fat skimmed from the surface, reducing fat content. Milk in the United Kingdom follows a similar set of regulations, labeled whole, semi-skimmed and skimmed.
Although some may think that all oats were created equal, a deeper exam of the different varieties found in store shelves today can help us make a smarter choice, and thus, help us improve our health. Although the oats in all oatmeal come from the same whole grain oats, the way in which they are cut and processed can make a big difference.
A food's nutritional value is affected by the way it is cooked. Cooking with vegetable oil can increase the level of trans fats in the food, which increase bad cholesterol in the body while lowering good cholesterol. However, there are some nutrients found in dishes like shrimp baskets with fries that remain in the food regardless of how they're cooked.
Ralph's is a division of the Kroger Company, found primarily in the southwestern U.S. The stores host pharmacies and sell groceries and household items. Ralph's also offers a variety of grocery and health products under its brand name, including a range of marinades. Ralph's Sesame Ginger Marinade with Mandarin Orange Juice is a 30-minute marinade that enhances the flavor and adds an Asian flare to foods such a beef, chicken, seafood or vegetables.
The crop of a chicken is the storehouse of the digestive tract. According to Poultry Pages, the crop holds the food and softens it, preparing for travel to the small stomach on the way to the gizzard, or mechanical stomach, so called because it is where the digestion of the food occurs. Constant observation of this body part offers clues about the chicken's overall digestive health.
In Aryuvedic medicine, there are three main doshas, or energies, that govern the human body. These doshas combine and interact to create the individual characteristics of every person, but only one or two will emerge as the dominating dosha. The vata dosha, which means "wind" in Sanskrit, controls the movement of the body, as well as the activities of the nervous system and the bowels. People with a predominantly vata constitution exhibit specific characteristics that the other doshas do not exhibit. Similarly, an imbalanced vata displays specific signs unique to that dosha.
Men and women, who are health conscious and want to look and feel their best, understand the importance of staying informed regarding their nutritional needs. Many factors can impact your nutritional needs, including your age, body weight and build, as well as your family history.
Typical roadway asphalt consists of sand, gravel, stones, and asphalt cement. Currently, manufacturers within the roadway industry are changing asphalt composition with the addition of sulfur. Sulfur is a chemical element that has a bright yellow color. Sulfur's simple elemental structure makes it easy to manage during manufacturing processes, improving asphalt's overall composition. However, sulfur emits sulfur dioxide gas that is harmful to workers during pavement application.
Especially popular in Indian cuisine, basmati rice has been cultivated at the foot of the Himalayan Mountains for centuries. Basmati is an aromatic long-grained, gluten free rice that cooks to a non-sticky, fluffy consistency, making it ideal for curries. Available in brown and white varieties, brown basmati is less processed, which preserves more fiber and whole grain nutritional value.
The U.S. government launched the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children in 1972. A National Nutrition Survey conducted in 1967 revealed that malnutrition among lower-income families (specifically children and pregnant women) was resulting in anemia and stunted growth. Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey (D-Minnesota) sponsored the bill, which was then passed by Congress. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has overseen the program and its many changes during subsequent years.
Raspberries, which ripen in North America during the summer and fall, are a tangy red fruit with a variety of health benefits. They can be eaten straight off the vine or dried and eaten later. Both dried raspberries and dried raspberry leaves have medicinal and nutritional value.
When you're trying to stick to a diet or new eating habits, the initial hunger can be daunting. Whether you're watching calorie intake to manage your weight or dieting for health reasons, hunger pangs and stomach growls are uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing. Snacking on foods that keep you feeling full longer is the best way to fend off hunger pangs. Just remember to keep snack sizes small---you only want take the edge off, not add another meal.
Many people believe that the avocado is a vegetable, but it is in fact an oily fruit. The avocado gets its name from the Aztec word "ahuacatl" and is sometimes known as the alligator pear. The avocado is often eaten alone with French dressing or lemon juice but can also be chopped into salads and salsa. The soft texture of this fruit makes it ideal to mash for use in dishes like guacamole.
Peanut butter is the soul of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the foundation of many a dessert and has certain health benefits. With its appeal to both adults and kids and its touted health advantages, it would seem that peanut butter has garnered a permanent position on most pantry shelves, but more and more people are beginning to consider alternatives for a number of reasons. Walnut butter is one of the most popular replacements for peanut butter.
Mandrake root is used to cleanse the bowel and liver as well as help with constipation. Mandrake is also used as a laxative and must be taken in small amounts due to the strength of its potency. Natural substitutions for mandrake root include peppermint oil, chamomile, valerian root and rosemary.
Beans, or legumes, are a unique food group, according to the 2011 Dietary Guidelines put out by the United States Department of Agriculture. Not only are they a subgroup of vegetables, but they can also be counted as part of the protein group. However you classify them, beans, including the versatile navy bean, are an important part of a balanced diet. See Reference 1
Many people are trying to eat healthier and cutting out eggs in their diets. One egg yolk contains over 200 milligrams of cholesterol. Yogavive.com explains that eggs hold a lot of protein and are used as a binder to hold food ingredients together in recipes, however substitutes are available that contain just as much protein but less fat and calories.
Calories are units that measure the amount of heat a substance can produce. They are commonly found on food labels, and calorie control is a staple part of any weight loss diet. Two units of measure that many people confuse are "Cals" and "Kcals." There is no difference between the two as long as "Cal" has a capital C, but a Kcal is 1,000 times more than a "cal" with a lowercase c.
Chicken nuggets are a staple at many fast food joints. They are especially popular among children of all ages. You can easily find many fast food restaurants offering four-piece chicken nugget kid's meals. Since most fast foods are extremely unhealthy, many wonder about the nutritional facts of chicken nuggets. These nutrition facts vary among different fast food chains, so it is important to look up these facts by chains.
The bright red resin from the sap of a tree, dragons blood is used as an incense, a dye and an herbal medicine. There are several different sources for this red resin, many of them from very different trees in different parts of the world. Dragons blood is also very popular among practitioners of neo-paganism and witchcraft, who use it in various rituals.
In chemistry, a polymer is a chemical compound formed by a sequence of repeated smaller units called monomers. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) consists of paired polymers made up of four different monomers. The monomers in DNA consist of a deoxyribose sugar molecule, a phosphate group and a nitrogen base ring. It is the nitrogen base ring that differentiates the four otherwise identical monomers and thus the monomers in DNA are usually called by their respective nitrogen bases.
Meals and food can be the cornerstone of life skill lessons for people of nearly every age. Healthy eating is important, and crafts about meals can help reinforce this lesson. Whether you are teaching your own child or a classroom of students, the following crafts are a way that you can appeal to diverse learning styles while encouraging creativity. Introduce these crafts as part of a unit on meals and meal preparation.
The mung bean or species Vigna radiate (L.) Wilczek belongs to the pea family and is a main source of bean sprouts. Besides the sprout form, the mung bean seed can also be eaten. While the mung bean is well known for its edible uses, the mung bean hull also serves many purposes.
The use of coconut milk has grown in recent years as many markets have found ways to use its natural properties. Although it has a higher fat and caloric content than cow's milk, it surpasses it in many nutrients and, like cow's milk, has more than dietary uses. As the shift from animal-based products increases, products from coconut milk can offer alternatives.
The majority of lettuce produced in the U.S. comes from California where the land is fertile and the growing season lasts year round. Lettuce is full of vitamins A, C and K and nutrients such as potassium and fiber. Because of its subtle taste, health benefits, abundance and cost, lettuce is a staple of the American diet.
Eating a well-balanced and nutritious diet helps you maintain your health. Nutrition comes in many different forms. There are many vitamins that your body needs to function properly. Some foods and vitamins give you more energy, and others help keep your organs operating properly. Share your experience to help others benefit from the lessons that you have learned.
Recreational hunting has unwittingly become a threat to public health because of the use of lead slugs and bullets. People who eat venison without knowing how the deer was processed put themselves at risk for ingesting lead. Lead levels vary depending upon how many times a deer is shot; however, even one bullet can hit bone, splinter and spread particles, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health fact sheet. Taking precautions helps to minimize the risk.
Apricots are a delicious and versatile fruit. Dried and added to cereals, baked goods and trail mixes or eaten fresh and whole, apricots are rich in nutrients. While both dried and fresh apricots present health benefits, each type of preparation provides significant nutritional differences. Typically, a serving of fresh apricots is defined as three fresh apricots, while a serving of dried apricots is comprised of five dried apricot pieces.
P90X is a popular series of workout DVDs released by the fitness company Beach Body. The "X" stands for extreme, and the workouts aim to live up to this name through their intensity. The workout routines are generally not for beginners, but for those with some measure of fitness already, because they are very challenging. The P90X program consists of 12 DVDs, each about an hour long, and a three-phase nutrition plan. When following the program, you will be working out six days a week.
