Below you'll find a list of all posts from August, 2011
One of the health benefits of rice is GABA (gamma amino butyric acid). It is an amino acid found in common everyday health foods, such as peaches, green snap beans, and rice. GABA provides a number of health benefits: Lowers anxiety, increases the sleep cycle giving deeper rest, lowers blood pressure, and improves other cardiovascular functions. Rice is low in …
Pasta has been a part of family traditions from weeknight meals to holiday feasts. From hearty lasagna to delicate pasta salad, the recipe possibilities are endless. Make pasta tonight and create a family tradition that will last for years to come. Pasta is very low in sodium and non-egg varieties are cholesterol-free, providing an excellent source of folic acid and …
There is a clear difference between eating red meats (like beef) and white meats (like chicken or turkey). Studies have shown that the formation of N-nitroso compounds in the large intestine (associated with an increased risk of colon cancer) is much more likely to occur from eating red meats like beef than white meats. Comparison of Meat, Poultry, & Seafood …
All meats are high in protein, contain all of the essential amino acids, and are a good source of zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, niacin, vitamin B6, choline, riboflavin and iron. Meat is very low in carbohydrates and does not contain dietary fiber. The fat content of meat can vary widely. Meat is the most naturally occurring, well balanced, easily …
The role of omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils help prevent coronary artery disease. Studies showed that patients with previous myocardial infarction (heart attack) had a 30% reduction in risk of dying over 2 years by eating three fish meals a week. Comparison of Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Recommended 3 oz. Serving (Skinless, Lean, Trimmed and Broiled or Roasted ) …
Sweet and scrumptious to finish a magnificent meal and add inches to your waistline!
Ah! The pleasure of soup! Soups get better over time. You make them once, enjoy them, freeze them and eat them again when you don’t have time to cook a whole dinner. Use a combination of left overs and fresh ingredients and I guarantee you become another soup foodie like me. Most soups are very heart healthy, filling and can …
Dinner used to be the name of the main meal of the day. Originally, it referred to the first meal of the day, eaten about noon, and is still occasionally used in this fashion if it refers to a large or main meal. So whenever you eat dinner, keep in mind that eating well means enjoying a variety of food—and …