Tag: Food

Stout Soused Chicken with Potatoes and Leeks

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Chicken, potatoes and leeks lightly coated in a stout (a dark strong beer) and mustard sauce blend perfectly for this meal. Stout is brewed from roasted malt or roasted barley, and hops. It has a distinct toast flavor, which is a favorite of the Irish. Helpful Hints —…


Does This New Robot-Staffed Chocolate Emporium Signal a Themed Restaurant Comeback?

By Todd Martens From Los Angeles Times Los Angeles—I’m about to take a bite from a slice of Key lime pie at the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium when a host named Jacques stops by. He looks at my plate and tells me it’s a good thing the desserts weren’t made to his specifications. If it had…


Break Out the Chocolate–FDA Recognizes Cardiovascular Benefits of Cocoa Flavanols

On Feb. 3 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval for a qualified health claim regarding the relationship between high-flavanol cocoa powder and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The qualified health claim covers products that contain at least 200 milligrams (mg) of cocoa flavanols per serving and at least 4 percent of naturally conserved…


Break Out the Chocolate–FDA Recognizes Cardiovascular Benefits of Cocoa Flavonols

On Feb. 3 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval for a qualified health claim regarding the relationship between high-flavanol cocoa powder and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The qualified health claim covers products that contain at least 200 milligrams (mg) of cocoa flavanols per serving and at least 4 percent of naturally conserved…


Symptoms of Iron Deficiency and Where to Find It in Food

The health of the human body requires a variety of nutrients, and iron is one of them. Iron has the important function of transporting oxygen throughout the body, and an iron deficiency can affect our health. While there are many ways to supplement iron, traditional Chinese medicine believes that the safest way is dietary supplements….


White Rice Porridge–A Cancer Patient’s Best Dietary Therapeutic

Western medicine currently treats cancer primarily with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. However, from a clinical point of view, many cancer patients who seek traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment have been physically overwhelmed by adverse effects after receiving Western medicine treatment. They turn to TCM with hopes to improve their weakened conditions. Both TCM and Western…


Ashwagandha: Nature’s Powerful Stress Reliever

Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is an ancient herb revered in Ayurveda—the traditional medicine system of India—where it has been used for thousands of years. Modern researchers have now begun to unravel why this herb has so many wide-reaching benefits for human health. Ashwagandha’s traditional medicinal uses are so numerous, it’s difficult to list…


9 Benefits of Zinc and Where to Find It in Food

Many people complain about the inability to focus and are often emotionally unstable, have a poor stress response, and have weak immunity. People also complain about hair loss and acne. All these problems are likely to be related to one important micronutrient: zinc. In this article, we will discuss how zinc benefits our health. How much…


2 Diets and 6 Supplements That Improve Depression

While depression is a complex condition with a wide range of potential causes and treatments, research has shown that diet can play an important role in both preventing and treating depressive symptoms. Mediterranean Diet and Depression One key area of research in this field has focused on the relationship between diet quality and depression risk….


Vegetarian Mushroom ‘Chorizo’ Tacos

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mushrooms often get a bad rap for being slimy and too “earthy.” Yet if you’re a fan, varieties such as portobello, cremini and oyster mushrooms can help you work more vegetarian dishes into your rotating meal plan. All make excellent substitutions for beef or pork in any number of…