Healthy Cooking

Is Red Meat Bad for You? Linking Red Meat to Cancer

Certain cooking and boiling methods of red meat can determine a link between red meat and cancer. If we cook meat at high temperatures, the formation of a cancer-causing element called Heterocyclic Amines (HCAs) is inevitable.

Published by Anurag Ghosh (18162 pts) on Sep 11, 2009 to
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The Truth About Negative Calorie Foods

If you've heard about negative calorie foods, you're probably wondering where you can find the truth. Negative calorie foods just seem like too easy of a way to lose weight. In fact, they are. Read on to find out the truth about negative calorie foods.

Published by Keren Perles (13130 pts) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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Controlling Your Child’s Diabetes: Diabetic Diet Meal Plan

If your child’s doctor is putting him on a diabetic diet meal plan, make sure that you understand which type of meal plan he should be using. There are three main types of diabetic meal plans: the constant carbohydrate plan, the carbohydrate counting meal plan, and the exchange meal plan.

Published by Keren Perles (13130 pts) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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The Secret to Deep Frying: How to Deep Fry the Healthy Way

Looking for deep fry secrets for healthy cooking? Surprisingly, if you do it the right way, very little oil is absorbed into foods when you deep fry. Healthy methods of deep frying include keeping foods at a constant temperature and minimizing the excess oil after cooking.

Published by Keren Perles (13130 pts) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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Healthy Alternatives to Tasty Pie Filling

Love pie but hate the guilt? Sick of those cardboard 'healthy' pies? Ever consider pie for breakfast? What if it is healthy & tasty? Looking for a way to enjoy healthy, flavorful, pie alternatives that are easy to make & fun to eat - all without guilt? Well, your search is over...

Published by Donna Clarke (2148 pts) on Aug 6, 2009 to
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Loss of Nutrients when Vegetables are Cooked

Cooking causes the loss of some nutrients in vegetables. Here is an overview of how different cooking methods affect the nutrients in vegetables, and how the loss can be minimized.

Published by Terrie Schultz (2901 pts) on Aug 5, 2009 to
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4 Great Tasting Ways to Prepare Chicken & Vegetables

For those of us on a strict, low-carb diet chicken and vegetables are a great meal choice. What are the benefits of this lean meal and what can you do to add variety to keep from getting bored?

Published by Stephanie Michael (2072 pts) on Jul 28, 2009 to
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Edible Flowers - A List of Flowers You Can Eat & Their Health Benefits

Flowers aren’t just pretty yard ornaments. They can also make dinner or dessert tastier and prettier. Here is an edible flowers list, information on growing edible flowers and notes on health benefits of edible flowers

Published by Steve Graham (4536 pts) on Jul 13, 2009 to
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How to Use Egg Substitutes in Baking and Cooking

Those concerned about cholesterol or consuming animal products use egg white substitutes and vegan egg substitutes. Though egg substitute recipes are largely the same as egg recipes, there are some key differences between whole eggs and egg substitutes in baking and cooking.

Published by Steve Graham (4536 pts) on Jul 13, 2009 to
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Baking with Sugar Substitute

Baking our favorite comfort foods doesn't have to be synonymous with high fat highly sugared treats. baking with healthier ingredients can help you feel better about what you're eating and what you're serving to your family and friends.

Published by Stephanie Michael (2072 pts) on Jul 2, 2009 to
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