Nutritional Benefits of Shellfish »
From Inform | 2009-07-02 14:30:45
It is a little-known fact that many shellfish contain just as much, if not more, protein than meats. Two servings of shrimp alone are sufficient enough to fulfill a person\'s average intake of protein (about 61 grams). In addition, this protein is of a type that is more digestible for the human body than the protein found in red meat or poultry. Most types of shellfish are also very low in fat, which is more heart-healthy than fatty cuts of beef or lamb. Scallops, for example, contain 1.4 ...
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From Inform | 2009-07-02 14:30:45
Fruits, vegetables, and cereals are all part of a healthy diet, but how much should we be concerned about whether they are raw, cooked, or processed? Recent research shows that for many foods, the method of preparation matters more than we might suspect. This past month, scientists at Newcastle University in London learned that anti-cancer benefits of carrots increased 25 percent when cooked whole instead of chopped. According to their study, “chopping your carrots increases the surface area so more of the nutrients leach out into the water while they ...
Not Your Average Adventure »
From Inform | 2009-07-02 14:30:45
While Anthony Bourdain, the famed host of television hit "No Reservations," may travel thousands of miles to try something new, it\'s not always necessary -- or within budget -- to go to such lengths to complete a foodie road trip. In fact, you may not even need to leave your own backyard. The discovery of the Miracle Berry, a small, cranberry-like fruit from West Africa that possesses the ability to change the way your tastebuds react to flavor, has led to the development of the term "flavor tripping" -- an exotic experience ...
Village Voice Releases Top Ten Pizzas in New York City »
From Inform | 2009-07-02 14:30:45
The Village Voice recently posted a "Top Ten Pizzas" list on their food blog, Fork in the Road. While most of the pizzerias are based in Brooklyn, others were found in Manhattan and Staten Island. The Bronx and Queens, unfortunately, did not seem to make it onto the list, which read as follows: Totonna Pizzeria Napolitano (1524 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn); DiFara\'s (1424 Avenue J, Brooklyn); John\'s (278 Bleecker Street); Denino\'s (524 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island); Grimaldi\'s (19 Old Fulton Street, Brooklyn); Patsy\'s (2287 First ...
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