Protein Sources
What are the Benefits of Eating Protein Bars?
Protein bars will help you boost your protein intake. Here are a few questions and answers concerning protein bars.
How to Make Homemade Protein Bars
Here's why you should make protein bars at home. Save money and choose healthier ingredients; with links to recipes.
What are Amino Acid Side Chains?
Amino acids are identified by their various side chains.
What's Your Favorite Protein Bar?
Do you have a favorite brand of protein bar? Do you make your own? Share!
Healthy Ways to Cook Meat, Poultry, and Fish
What makes meat healthy, aside from the nutritional aspects? It's the way it's prepared. Here are some tips to cook meat, fish and poultry without adding extra fat and calories.
What You Need to Know About Lean Beef
Beef can be high in fat and eating a diet with too much red meat is associated with health risks. But you may not have to give up beef altogether. Here are some tips for keeping beef lean and nutritious.
What You Need to Know About Chicken Breasts
Chicken breast meat is low in fat and high in protein. I've got the nutrition facts for chicken breast. Includes links to healthy recipes.
Which Nutrients are Found in Venison?
Venison is meat from deer - usually white tails or mule deer. It's similar to beef, but with less fat. Here's a look at the nutritional values for venison.
Do Hot Dogs Cause Brain Tumors?
There's a rumor that eating hot dogs can cause brain tumors. That's not true, but here's a look at the reason behind the rumor.
How Much Protein is in an Egg?
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals. They're also high in cholesterol and fat, but eating one or two eggs each day maybe good for you.
What You Need to Know About Astaxanthin
Most antioxidants are found in plants, but here's one that's found in fish and seafood. Astaxanthin is related to vitamin A and may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Good Fish, Bad Fish
Fish is usually good for you because it's low in fat, but a good source of omega-3 essential fatty acids. However, there are times when it can be bad. Learn more.
What's Your Favorite Way to Eat Eggs
Eggs are an excellent source of protein, and they may even help you feel full longer than other types of foods. What's your favorite way to prepare and eat eggs?
Nutrition Information for Oysters
Oysters contain protein and minerals, and they're low in fat and calories. Learn more about the nutritional benefits of oysters. There are links to healthy recipes too.
Is Soy Milk Safe for Children?
A reader wants to know if soy is safe for children. Learn more about soy.
Will Eating Pork Put Me at Risk for Swine Flu?
The H1N1 virus is sometimes called the swine flu - but it's important to know that eating pork will not spread swine flu.
