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Oil Extraction Methods | Types of Edible Liquid FatsOlive Oil Basics | Types of Olive Oil
Oil Extraction Methods
There are numerous edible oils obtained from plant sources that are used for hundreds of culinary, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products.
When using substitutions for recipes calling for wine, the final product will not be the intended product but it should still impart great flavor.
White Wine Substitutions
Red Wine Substitutions
Non-alcoholic white wine
Non-alcoholic red wine
1/3 cup white grape juice + 1/2 tbsp.
Use this food substitution and conversion chart to select ingredient substitutes when you are cooking and your recipe suggests ingredients you do not have available.
Herbs, Spices and Seasonings | Baking Ingredients | Cheese and Dairy Products | Eggs | Fats, Oils and Vinegars | Fruits and Vegetables | Miscellaneous | Healthy
Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Substitutions
Food
Amount
Substitute
Allspice
1 tsp
1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves OR1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp.
The USDA recommends 2 or 3 servings of meat, fish, or poultry per day. One serving of cooked lamb is equal to 3 ounces and is about the size of a deck of cards. An average 3-ounce serving of lamb contains about 176 calories, which is comparable to many other types of red meat and poultry.
Chicken is high in protein, low in fat and low in cholesterol, making it a good selection for a healthy diet. Our bodies require a certain amount of protein daily and the body does not store protein so we need to replenish it each day.
Great chili recipes don't always have to incorporate meat as an ingredient. There are numerous recipes for vegetarian chili that are so flavorful and so satisfying, that the omission of meat is hardly noticed.
By making a few adjustments to your favorite recipes,you can minimize the fat content in your daily diet. Use thesuggested low-fat substitutions for the ingredients shown.
Bacon
Low-fat Substitutions
Turkey Bacon
Tofu Bacon
Comments
Turkey bacon is made entirely from turkey meat and contains very little fat.
Strawberry Preparation | Strawberry Cooking | Freezing Strawberries | Tips
Strawberries
Large, juicy, red berries that are very sweet when ripe and grow on a low-growing perennial plant that has horizontal runners that spread along the ground.
Fresh spinach leaves should be green in color with no brown spots. Spinach leaves are an incredibly versatile vegetable with many delicious uses. Selecting, preparing, and even growing your own fresh spinach leaves can be a simple task that results in a healthy nutritious addition to any meal.
Types of Fat Structures | Fat Composition of Oils and Solid FatsThe Controversy over Coconut Oil | Olive Oil Nutritional Facts
Types of Fat Structures
All edible oils and solid fats are 100% fat, but the components that make up the fat structure of a particular edible fat are important in determining whether or not it is considered healthy.
Most of the edible fats described below are solid or semisolid at room temperature and most are from animal sources. A small number of plant fats are also naturally solid or semisolid at room temperature.
Use the charts below to help determine how much to buy of the foods listed below when preparing a meal or a recipe for a specific number of people.
Pasta Buying Guide | Rice Buying Guide | Egg Buying Guide | Meat Buying Guides
Pasta Buying Guide
The quantities in the chart below are approximates only.
Described below are some of the products (including flour) created directly from rice. Other than a few exceptions, products that are created after the grain has been ground into flour are not described, because they are so numerous.
Most fish are low in fat and cholesterol and a good source of protein, which makes them a good choice for a healthy diet. Our bodies require a certain amount of protein daily and the body does not store protein so we need to replenish it in our daily diet.
Pork producers today have significantly changed production methods to produce much leaner meat than 25 years ago. Better breeding and feeding of the hogs and a grading system that stimulates the meat packers to trim more of the external fat than they did in the past has resulted in leaner meat.
Asparagus may help reduce the risks of some cancers. When faced with the potential of cancer, asparagus is most likely not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, some research indicates that consuming asparagus can help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
Types of Dips | Common Base Ingredients
Dips are most often prepared with a mixture of ingredients that complement other foods including raw vegetables, chips, crackers, or toast, which are dipped into the mixture; hence the name, dip.
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What is Swine Flu?
Definition of Swine Flu
Swine flu is caused by "Type A" influenza viruses.
Preventing or Controlling Nausea | Preventing or Controlling Vomiting
Nausea is a feeling of queasiness in the stomach and may be followed by the urge to vomit. Nausea and vomiting can be caused by various conditions, such as cancer or cancer treatments, other diseases and their treatments, illness, pregnancy, or even motion sickness.