Protein Sources
Proteins are the building blocks of almost every part of your body. Protein can be provided by meat, poultry, fish, legumes and nuts.
Meats and Proteins
The meat and protein food group includes more than red meat. Fish, poultry, nuts, seeds, legumes and eggs are also included in the meat and protein group.
The meat and protein food group includes more than red meat. Fish, poultry, nuts, seeds, legumes and eggs are also included in the meat and protein group.
Proteins for Vegans
Vegans eat only plant based foods and since plant proteins are a little different from animal proteins, it is helpful to know the best ways for vegans to get enough protein from their diets.
Vegans eat only plant based foods and since plant proteins are a little different from animal proteins, it is helpful to know the best ways for vegans to get enough protein from their diets.
Beans as an Alternative to Beef
Are you looking for a vegetarian alternative to beef? Find out why beans make a great vegetarian and vegan substitute for beef.
Are you looking for a vegetarian alternative to beef? Find out why beans make a great vegetarian and vegan substitute for beef.
Cajun Style Grilled Pork Chops
Grilling is a fun and healthy way to cook meat. Create this tasty rub for pork chops and prepare them on the grill. Choose lean pork chops for a good source of protein and zinc.
Grilling is a fun and healthy way to cook meat. Create this tasty rub for pork chops and prepare them on the grill. Choose lean pork chops for a good source of protein and zinc.
Can Hot Dogs Cause Brain Tumors?
Can eating hot dogs cause brain tumors? Learn more about hot dogs and other processed meats and why they are bad for your health.
Can eating hot dogs cause brain tumors? Learn more about hot dogs and other processed meats and why they are bad for your health.
Eggs and Good Nutrition
A reader asks if eggs are a good source of protein and if they are good for you. Eggs are very nutrient dense and can be part of a healthy diet, even though they are high in cholesterol.
A reader asks if eggs are a good source of protein and if they are good for you. Eggs are very nutrient dense and can be part of a healthy diet, even though they are high in cholesterol.
Fatty Fish Yes, Lean Fish No
Fish is great for your cardiovascular system and the oily fish like tuna and salmon are the best. From About's Heart Disease guide.
Fish is great for your cardiovascular system and the oily fish like tuna and salmon are the best. From About's Heart Disease guide.
Good Fish, Bad Fish
Fish is a great source of omerga-3 fatty acids; however there are times when it isn't a good idea to add lots of fish to your diet.
Fish is a great source of omerga-3 fatty acids; however there are times when it isn't a good idea to add lots of fish to your diet.
Healthy Foods Grocery List
A printable grocery list to help shoppers choose healthy foods.
A printable grocery list to help shoppers choose healthy foods.
Healthy Methods for Cooking Meat, Poultry and Fish
Frying your meat in oil is not a healthy way to cook meat, poultry or fish. Here are four healthier ways to cook.
Frying your meat in oil is not a healthy way to cook meat, poultry or fish. Here are four healthier ways to cook.
How to Cook Fish
Fish is good for us, but we tend to eat more fish in restaurants then at home. Our Busy Cooks Guide, Linda Larsen teaches us how to choose and cook fish so that we can enjoy heart-healthy fish at home.
Fish is good for us, but we tend to eat more fish in restaurants then at home. Our Busy Cooks Guide, Linda Larsen teaches us how to choose and cook fish so that we can enjoy heart-healthy fish at home.
How to Eat Beef and Still Stay Healthy
Nothing puts a smile on the face of a meat-lover like a big juicy steak. The problem is that beef is high in unhealthy saturated fat. Are you a meat-lover who has to watch your fat consumption? Learn how to eat beef and still be healthy.
Nothing puts a smile on the face of a meat-lover like a big juicy steak. The problem is that beef is high in unhealthy saturated fat. Are you a meat-lover who has to watch your fat consumption? Learn how to eat beef and still be healthy.
Is Nutrition Lost When Nuts and Seeds are Roasted?
Nuts and seeds provide protein, carbohydrates and healthy polyunsaturated oils. Do nuts need to be eaten raw or can they be roasted and retain their nutritional value.
Nuts and seeds provide protein, carbohydrates and healthy polyunsaturated oils. Do nuts need to be eaten raw or can they be roasted and retain their nutritional value.
Is Soy Safe for Children?
A parent wonders if soy is OK for kids or if she should use milk for her daughter.
A parent wonders if soy is OK for kids or if she should use milk for her daughter.
Nutritional Information for Venison
A reader who enjoys eating venison wants to know about the nutrition information for venison. Venison is the very lean and delicious meat from deer.
A reader who enjoys eating venison wants to know about the nutrition information for venison. Venison is the very lean and delicious meat from deer.
Protein in the Diet
Here are the basics of protein. Learn what protein does in your body and why you need protein in your diet.
Here are the basics of protein. Learn what protein does in your body and why you need protein in your diet.
Sometimes I Will Eat Seven or Eight Hot Dogs in an Evening.
A reader goes on a hot dog eating binge three or four times per year and wants to know why he doesn't gain any extra weight.
A reader goes on a hot dog eating binge three or four times per year and wants to know why he doesn't gain any extra weight.
What are Side Chains on Amino Acids?
Proteins are made up of chains of amino acid subunits. Each of those amino acids have side chains that is different from every other amino acid.
Proteins are made up of chains of amino acid subunits. Each of those amino acids have side chains that is different from every other amino acid.