Health Food Facts: Video Series

Aloe vera juice has many help benefits, including improving circulation, regulating blood pressure, strengthening the immune system, defending against bacteria, healing ulcers and treating psoriasis. Consider taking aloe vera orally with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

High-protein vegan foods include peas, beans, soy products, wheat, oats, nuts and seeds, and these can easily be incorporated into a balanced diet. Get all of the appropriate nutrients without eating animal products with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Healing juice recipes are filled with citrus, antioxidants and nutrients, and they can include oranges, pears, yams, grapefruits, apples and cranberries. Juice a variety of fruits and vegetables to cleanse the body with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Peppermint extract is made from the volatile oils of the peppermint plant, and it is often used topically and internally. Find peppermint extract in a variety of shampoos, recipes and ointments with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Bread boxes are used to store everyday breads that are used within a few days or a week, but bread should be stored long-term in the freezer. Find the best methods to preserve the freshness of a loaf of bread with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Becoming a certified chef requires getting a high school diploma, enrolling in a vocational training program, getting on-the-job training, going to culinary school and finally getting certified from the American Culinary Federation. Get certification to become a chef with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Psyllium seed husks are the outer coating of the seed found in the psyllium plant, which creates a completely natural form of fiber. Understand the nutritional uses of this complex carbohydrate with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Becoming an apprentice chef usually requires holding a lower-ranking position at a restaurant and working upward towards an apprenticeship. Search the classifieds for apprentice chef openings with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Gum can stretch because of its chemical makeup of resin, paraffin wax, an emulsifier, glycerol or lethacin, an elastomer, and a natural latex. Discover the properties of chewing gum with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Gum loses its flavor as the sugars and flavorings dissolve in the mouth, but peppermint, spearmint and cinnamon are among the longer-lasting flavors. Understand why gum becomes tasteless after a few minutes with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Bottled water contains lower lead levels than tap water, as regulated by the FDA, but it also lacks fluoride that is necessary to promote strong teeth. Consider the nutrients that are in, or are lacking from, bottled water with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

A menu planner creates menus to accommodate dietary restrictions, diets or medical conditions, and they are often employed by hospitals and other health care facilities. Understand the job of a menu planner with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Gum becomes chewy through the act of chewing itself, as the teeth help to emulsify the gum with the saliva in the mouth, creating a stretchy, rubber-like substance. Understand the science of chewing gum with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Egg coagulation refers to the process that occurs when heat is applied to the protein molecules in the eggs, which thicken into a firmer mass. Explore the science of the egg with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

The history of white chocolate begins with the history of cocoa, but white chocolate itself is made more of cocoa butter and sweeteners. Find out why white chocolate is not considered chocolate by the FDA with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Chewing gum is sticky because of its gum base, which usually consists of latex, paraffin wax or beeswax, plyethylene and natural gums. Ponder the makeup of gum with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Noni fruit, also known as Indian Mulberry, grows as a small evergreen shrub, and it has shown to have many health benefits ranging from treating the common cold to alleviating mental depression. Reap the benefits of the magical noni fruit, which is related to the coffee family, with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

The definition of a staple fiber is any staple crop that has a great source of calories and fiber without excess protein and fat. Consume staple fibers in their whole grain form for the best benefits with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Fruits that are in season in April vary depending on the region of the world, but in the United States, oranges, grapefruits, strawberries, nectarines, peaches and apricots are usually abundant. Find delicious fresh produce in April with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Protein supplements for vegetarians can take the form of grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and there are many meat-like products that are made from soy. Get enough protein as a vegetarian with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Olive oils differ by the extraction process, as the extra virgin cold-pressed method of extracting the oil creates a much more superior product in taste, aroma and color. Find high-quality olive oils with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.

Cracked wheat is a product made from whole raw wheat kernels that are crushed or cut into smaller pieces and used as dietary supplements. Understand the nutritional value of cracked wheat with information from a professional caterer in this free video on food.