Cheese Alternatives to Cow's Milk
Most of the cheese that we eat today is made from cow’s milk. As delicious as a slice of rich and salty cheddar may be, it is not necessarily a …
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Spaghetti squash seems to be a dieter’s dream food. After all, it looks like pasta, fills you up, and is extremely low in calories. But figuring out …
Continue ReadingHealthy Food for Road Trips: Snacks and Meal Ideas
Looking for some good, healthy foods to take along during your road trip? This article has some great ideas.
Continue ReadingHow Cooking Affects the Nutrients in Vegetables
Cooking causes the loss of some nutrients in vegetables. Here is an overview of how different cooking methods affect the nutrients in vegetables, and …
Continue ReadingLettuce: Types of Lettuce & Their Nutritional Value
Lettuce is by far the most common vegetable used in salads, and dieters love to eat large amounts of various types of lettuce. But some people believe …
Continue ReadingThe Health Benefits of Eating Prunes and Plums
Purple, red, green, or yellow plums, fresh or dried, eating this fruit is one of the sweetest ways to slow the aging process and fend off degenerative …
Continue ReadingThe Pregnant and Breastfeeding Woman's Optimal Diet
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, mothers need to be especially conscious of what they are eating, because every bite has an impact on the health of …
Continue ReadingCoffee Alternatives: Delicious and Stimulating Hot Beverages — Alternatives to Caffeine
In moderation, coffee is a harmless hot beverage, even beneficial; but, there are a number of reasons we may have to limit our caffeine intake, and …
Continue ReadingEat Asparagus: Make this Nutrition-Packed Vegetable Part of Your Daily Diet!
Asparagus is a nutrient-packed green vegetable: it’s fat free and rich in vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, potassium, thiamin, fiber and folic …
Continue ReadingElectrolytes: What are They, Why do They Matter & Sources of Electrolytes
Electrolytes help are body function are especially important to replenish for athletes. These chemicals keep our muscles and budy functions running …
Continue ReadingHow is Kosher Meat Slaughtered? The Process Involved in Kosher Animal Slaughter
An earlier article in the series listed the types of animals that are considered kosher. However, kosher meat has one more requirement – kosher …
Continue ReadingMedieval Period Food: Different Types of Medieval Food & Other Interesting Facts About the Average Diet in the Middle Ages
Did you know that the average peasant’s diet in the Middle Ages consisted of burned black bread and ale? Here are some of the most fascinating facts …
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