CALORIES IN WHOLE FOODS PREPARED FOODS

whole foods

Foods that are not altered, chemically treated or irradiated. These foods include beans, grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. By eating whole foods, we sustain a healthy life-style.
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Whole foods are foods that are unprocessed and unrefined, or processed and refined as little as possible before being consumed. Whole foods typically do not contain added ingredients, such as sugar, salt, or fat.

calories

The energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water through 1 °C (now usually defined as 4.1868 joules)
(caloric) thermal: relating to or associated with heat; “thermal movements of molecules”; “thermal capacity”; “thermic energy”; “the caloric effect of sunlight”
(caloric) of or relating to calories in food; “comparison of foods on a caloric basis”; “the caloric content of foods”
The energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water through 1 °C, equal to one thousand small calories and often used to measure the energy value of foods
(calorie) a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food
Either of two units of heat energy

prepared

Make (something) ready for use or consideration
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand; “a prepared statement”; “be prepared for emergencies”
equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources; “graduates well equipped to handle such problems”; “equipped to be a scholar”
Created in advance; preplanned
Make (food or a meal) ready for cooking or eating
disposed(p): having made preparations; “prepared to take risks”

calories in whole foods prepared foods – bionaturae Organic

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'Asparagus officinalis'

"Asparagus has long been recognized for its medicinal properties,"

[Wikipedia]:
Asparagus officinalis is a spring vegetable, a flowering perennial plant species in the genus Asparagus. It was once classified in the lily family, like its Allium cousins, onions and garlic, but the Liliaceae have been split and the onion-like plants are now in the family Amaryllidaceae and asparagus in the Asparagaceae. Asparagus officinalis is native to most of Europe, northern Africa and western Asia, and is widely cultivated as a vegetable crop.

Only young asparagus shoots are commonly eaten: once the buds start to open ("ferning out"), the shoots quickly turn woody.

Asparagus is low in calories and is very low in sodium. It is a good source of vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium and zinc, and a very good source of dietary fiber, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, rutin, niacin, folic acid, iron, phosphorus, potassium, copper, manganese and selenium, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells.[citation needed] The amino acid asparagine gets its name from asparagus, as the asparagus plant is rich in this compound.

The shoots are prepared and served in a number of ways around the world, typically as an appetizer or vegetable side dish. In Asian-style cooking, asparagus is often stir-fried. Cantonese restaurants in the United States often serve asparagus stir-fried with chicken, shrimp, or beef, and also wrapped in bacon. Asparagus may also be quickly grilled over charcoal or hardwood embers. It is also used as an ingredient in some stews and soups. In recent years, almost as a cycle dating back to early culinary habits, asparagus has regained its popularity eaten raw as a component of a salad.

Asparagus can also be pickled and stored for several years. Some brands may label shoots prepared this way as "marinated".

Stem thickness indicates the age of the plant, with the thicker stems coming from older plants. Older, thicker stalks can be woody and peeling the skin at the base will remove the tough layer. Peeled asparagus will poach much faster, however. The bottom portion of asparagus often contains sand and dirt, so thorough cleaning is generally advised before cooking it.

Green asparagus is eaten worldwide, though the availability of imports throughout the year has made it less of a delicacy than it once was. In the UK however, the "asparagus season is a highlight of the foodie calendar", beginning on April 23 and ending on Midsummer Day. As in the continental countries nearby, due to the short growing season and demand for local produce, asparagus commands a premium.

Nutrition studies have shown asparagus is a low-calorie source of folate and potassium. Its stalks are high in antioxidants. "Asparagus provides essential nutrients: six spears contain some 135 micrograms (μg) of folate, almost half the adult RDI (recommended daily intake), 20 milligrams of potassium," notes an article in Reader’s Digest.[citation needed] Research suggests folate is key in taming homocysteine, a substance implicated in heart disease. Folate is also critical for pregnant women, since it protects against neural tube defects in babies. Studies have shown that people who have died from Alzheimer’s Disease have extremely low to no levels of folate. Several studies indicate getting plenty of potassium may reduce the loss of calcium from the body.

Particularly green asparagus is a good source of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps the body produce and maintain collagen, the major structural protein component of the body’s connective tissues.

"Asparagus has long been recognized for its medicinal properties," wrote D. Onstad, author of Whole Foods Companion: A Guide for Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers and Lovers of Natural Foods. "Asparagus contains substances that act as a diuretic, neutralize ammonia that makes us tired, and protect small blood vessels from rupturing. Its fiber content makes it a laxative, too."

Water from cooking asparagus may help clean blemishes on the face if used for washing the face morning and night. From John Heinerman’s "Heinerman’s new Encyclopedia of Fruits and Vegetables": "Cooked asparagus and its watery juices are very good for helping dissolve uric acid (causes gout) deposits in the extremities, as well as inducing urination where such a function may be lacking or only done on an infrequent basis. Asparagus is especially useful in cases of hypertension where the amount of sodium in the blood far exceeds the potassium present. Cooked asparagus also increases bowel evacuations."

Elderflower fritters

Traditional-style cooking! This is something my grandmother used to make, a sweet dish prepared by dunking Elderflower heads in a light batter very similar to the kind used for pancakes, and then deep-frying them until they’re crispy.
The dish itself isn’t that sweet actually, but the fritters are normally dusted with icing sugar before serving. It’s probably got about a million calories all in all, but then again it’s not like I’m having that kind of food every day.

The original recipe calls for white refined flour, but I didn’t have any at home. Instead I used whole-wheat flour here, which makes the batter somewhat heavier and denser than it traditionally is.

By the way, don’t eat any uncooked parts of the Elder bush, and this means everything including the berries. They’re mildly poisonous when raw – they won’t kill you, but could mess with your digestive system. They’re safe to eat once they’ve been heated thoroughly, though.

calories in whole foods prepared foods

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