Nutritional Benefits of Shellfish »
From Inform | 2009-07-02 14:30:45
It is a little-known fact that many shellfish contain just as much, if not more, protein than meats. Two servings of shrimp alone are sufficient enough to fulfill a person\'s average intake of protein (about 61 grams). In addition, this protein is of a type that is more digestible for the human body than the protein found in red meat or poultry. Most types of shellfish are also very low in fat, which is more heart-healthy than fatty cuts of beef or lamb. Scallops, for example, contain 1.4 ...
Preparing Ingredients for Optimum Health »
From Inform | 2009-07-02 14:30:45
Fruits, vegetables, and cereals are all part of a healthy diet, but how much should we be concerned about whether they are raw, cooked, or processed? Recent research shows that for many foods, the method of preparation matters more than we might suspect. This past month, scientists at Newcastle University in London learned that anti-cancer benefits of carrots increased 25 percent when cooked whole instead of chopped. According to their study, “chopping your carrots increases the surface area so more of the nutrients leach out into the water while they ...
Transitioning from Purees to Solids »
From Inform | 2009-07-02 14:30:45
Like many storebought products, baby food is easy to make from scratch. It is cost-efficient and allows you to completely monitor what goes into your baby\'s body. Being able to control texture is also a benefit of homemade baby food. As babies grow, it is convenient to be able to create thicker, chunkier purees that will help complete the transition into solid food. The first type of baby food that you will probably want to make will be a thin puree, using either water or breast milk to create ...
Secrets of the Acai Berry »
From Inform | 2009-07-02 14:30:45
A quick Google search of ‘latest diets’ will yield an abundance of answers, many claiming to offer weight loss secrets that are too good to be true, and most usually are. In society’s quest to be thin, anything from eating cabbage soup for three days to eating nothing at all is considered fair game in the battle of the bulge. One of the latest trends, the acai berry. Everyone from Oprah to Rachel Ray has praised this tiny fruit, quoting its illustrious power to rev your metabolism and shed ...
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