Recipes For Healthy Food Biography
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Good or excellent source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients
High in phytonutrients and antioxidant compounds, such as vitamins A and E and beta carotene
May help reduce risk of heart disease and other health conditions
Low in calorie density, meaning you get a larger portion size with a fewer number of calories
Readily available
Find out more about these health foods and how easy it is to include them in your diet.
These tear-shaped nuts are packed with nutrients — fiber, riboflavin, magnesium, iron and calcium. In fact, one serving (about seven almonds) has more calcium than any other type of nut — 22 milligrams. One serving also provides almost 15 percent of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin E. And they're good for your heart. Most of the fat in almonds is monounsaturated fat — a healthier type of fat that may help lower blood cholesterol levels.
Apples are a good source of soluble fiber, which can lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. Fresh apples are also a good source of vitamin C — an antioxidant that protects your body's cells from damage. Vitamin C also helps form the connective tissue collagen, keeps your capillaries and other blood vessels healthy, and aids in the absorption of iron
Scientists have shown that blueberries are loaded with compounds (phytonutrients) that may help prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Blueberries may also improve short-term memory and promote healthy aging. Blueberries are a low-calorie source of fiber and vitamin C — 3/4 cup of fresh blueberries has 2.7 grams of fiber and 10.8 milligrams of vitamin C.
Besides being a good source of folate, broccoli also contains phytonutrients. Broccoli is also an excellent source of vitamin C — an antioxidant that protects your body's cells from damage. It is also an excellent source of vitamin A and is linked to preserving eye health.
Red beans — including small red beans and dark red kidney beans — are a good source of iron, phosphorus and potassium. They're also an excellent low-fat source of protein and dietary fiber. Red beans also contain phytonutrients. Don't like red beans? Substitute another kind to enjoy beans' health benefits.
Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids — a type of fat that makes your blood less likely to form clots that may cause heart attacks. Omega-3s may also protect against irregular heartbeats that may cause sudden cardiac death, and they help decrease triglyceride levels, decrease the growth of artery-clogging plaques, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke. In addition to containing omega-3s, salmon is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and is a good source of protein.
Spinach is high in vitamins A and C and folate. It's also a good source of magnesium. The plant compounds in spinach may boost your immune system. The carotenoids found in spinach — beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin — also are protective against age-related vision diseases, such as macular degeneration and night blindness, as well as heart disease and certain cancers.
The deep orange-yellow color of sweet potatoes tells you that they're high in the antioxidant beta carotene. Food sources of beta carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in your body, may help slow the aging process and reduce the risk of some cancers. In addition to being an excellent source of vitamins A and C, sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber, vitamin B-6 and potassium. And like all vegetables, they're fat-free and relatively low in calories — one-half of a large sweet potato has just 81 calories.
Vegetable juice has most of the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients found in the original vegetables (except some of the fiber) and is an easy way to include vegetables in your diet. Tomato juice and vegetable juices that include tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Some vegetable and tomato juices are very high in sodium, so be sure to select the low-sodium varieties.
Of course, there were different reasons why each of the people who shared their lives for the television programme were struggling to make ends meet. Very different circumstances resulting in a very similar experience for them all. A telling point was when one celebrity spotted a packet of crisps and some chocolate-toffee sweets in the house she was staying and was positively giddy about the fact, having apparently eaten nothing but toast and cuppa soup for the previous few days.
The natural richness of salmon and it's high amount of Omega-3's makes it a great choice for a healthy meal that doesn't need much added fat. By stuffing a mixture of fresh herbs into the fillets, through a pocket, the fish is infused with bright flavors. A light glaze during the cooking process is the final touch
Order dishes with nuts (another reason to say no to Kung Pao and General Tso's Chicken). In moderation, nuts are quite healthy, and a staple in most Asian diets. In fact, recent studies indicate that peanuts (which is not really a nut at all, but a legume) may even lower cholesterol. But take-outs use way too much. Unless you can persuade them to reduce the amount, steer clear of all the tempting chicken and nut combinations.
Authentic Chinese? Hardly. The version most common today is reputed to have roots in Springfield, Missouri. Basically it consists of fried chicken, a handful of cashews, and a thick layer of oyster sauce. Not your best choice.
Although reliably low in calories, the amount of sodium in egg drop soup varies from high to horrendous. Keep your serving to a small cup rather than a meal-size bowl. Otherwise, you could sacrifice most of a day's sodium allotment in a few spirited slurps.
It's not the insides of an egg roll (cabbage, mushrooms, bean sprouts) that will do you in; it's the crunchy, deep-fried carb blanket that forms the exterior. Each roll adds 150 to 200 calories to your plate.
Made with roasted peanuts, dried chilies, and a slew of other vegetables, Kung Pao can be one of the best entrées on the Chinese menu. That's because the chicken isn't fried. All but guaranteed to trounce General Tso's, sesame chicken, and sweet and sour anything.
You know a little something about how to order healthy at Asian restaurants. Brown rice trumps white, summer rolls are lower cal than egg rolls, and you should run from General Tso's anything. But with the explosion of Asian fusion, figuring out what to order can be as murky as a bowl of freshly stirred miso soup.
"There are hidden fats and preparation details that can really keep you guessing," says Angela Ginn, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. And those unknowns can double, even triple, the calorie count and fat content of a dish. Here's how to dig in without blowing your diet. Next: Edamame isn't automatically low cal
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Noodle dishes like lo mein and chow mein are cooked in the wok right alongside the meat and vegetables. Why is that bad? Because to keep them from sticking, the chef must pour in more oil and more sauce, a careless move that brings to your plate a deluge of extra fat and sugar. A full order may top 1,000 calories.
Healthy Chinese Take-Out
Tips for lowering fat and calories when you order food from a Chinese take-out restaurant.
Do...
Reduce the amount of meat in your meal.
Order more vegetable dishes or dishes that have a high proportion of vegetables, such as Beef with Broccoli.
Order steamed rice. Filling up on steamed rice will mean you eat less of the other dishes. Another reason to eat rice is that it is a complex carbohydrate. Besides being low in calories, complex carbohydrates boost the metabolism.
Stick to Cantonese cuisine if possible. Cantonese dishes tend to be lighter and use fresh ingredients.
Let the restaurant know your dietary needs so that they can accommodate you if possible.
Cut down on sodium the day you are planning to order Chinese food. Most Chinese restaurant dishes have a very high sodium count.
Don't...
Order deep-fried dishes such as Kung Pao Chicken, General Tso's Chicken, Mu Shu Pork, or even Egg Rolls.
Order fried rice. The eggs in fried rice mean a high cholesterol count.
Order dishes with nuts (another reason to say no to Kung Pao and General Tso's Chicken). In moderation, nuts are quite healthy, and a staple in most Asian diets. In fact, recent studies indicate that peanuts (which is not really a nut at all, but a legume) may even lower cholesterol. But take-outs use way too much. Unless you can persuade them to reduce the amount, steer clear of all the tempting chicken and nut combinations.
Order dishes with heavy sauces.
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One final tip: when searching for a good take-out, my normal strategy is to find a Chinese restaurant that offers take-out and then dine there one evening - preferably during their peak busy hours. If the food is good, then I'll order take-out from them.
Duck sits slightly ahead of ground turkey in terms of its overall balance of protein, fat, and nutrients. It's also one of the most authentic Chinese dishes on the menu, with chefs employing painstaking measures to render most of the fat from the bird, ensuring extra-crunchy skin. It dodges the syrupy plague infecting everything else, so it winds up being one of the healthiest entrées.
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