Question 1

i've heard that iceberg lettuce has limited nutritional value. is that true?

Accepted Answer

No: Iceberg lettuce pales next to dark leafy greens.  But it's not so bad.  There's vitamin c, potassium and iron, folate, (folic acid) vit k too.  It's got very few calories and no fat.  And it makes a wonderful edible cup, bowl or plate for all kinds of tasty dishes.

Question 2

does overcooking vegetables make them lose their nutritional value? can you still get some benefit from them if you eat fruit too?

Accepted Answer

Nutrients in Vegetables: There is no single best to answer to this question. It depends on which vegetable and which nutrients you're talking about. Generally vegetables pack the most nutrients when they are fresh, not overcooked, and not over boiled (for water-soluble nutrients). It is perfectly OK to eat vegetables and fruit at the same time. You will still absorb the nutrients from both. Enjoy!

Question 3

does the nutritional value of vegetables suffer in a slow cooker?

Accepted Answer

If they had been: fresh - it can kill enzymes.

Question 4

what kind of nutritional value do onions have if any?

Accepted Answer

A lot of different: For a good overview, see  http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/onion. Onions are low in calories, have some minerals, vitamins, and phytosterols and are considered very anti inflammatory.

Question 5

what's any nutritional value of crab?

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Crab: Crab meat is a healthy source of nutrition for protein with a low fat content. It has many micronutrients also including zinc and copper. The negative is that it also is high in salt and sterols. Researchers used to categorize these sterols found in crab (and other shellfish also) as cholesterol confusing the issue for nutritionists. As always, a balanced diet is ultimately the best for anyone.

Question 6

what nutritional value does cereal offer?

Accepted Answer

It depends: The answer depends on the specific cereal you're eating.  Many have too much sugar in them, etc.  A good site where you can check the nutritional value in different cereals is cereal facts:  http://www.Cerealfacts.Org/  another is nutrition resource:  http://www.Nutritionresource.Com/foodcomp2.Cfm?Id=0800.

Question 7

is mutton good for health ...nutritional value?

Accepted Answer

Yes, moderation: "Mutton" is meat from adult sheep that are &gt; 1 year old (often around 3 years old). The term “lamb”is used for meat of sheep that are &lt; a year old. Mutton has higher fat content than "lamb" . Lamb contains 51% zinc, 44% Selenium, 17% phosphorus, 12% iron, 7% potassium, 6% copper, 38% Vit B12, 27% VitB3, 11% Vit B2  RDA. A 100 gram (g) leg shank has 243 calories, 28.4 g of protein, 13.5 g of fat,

Question 8

is it true that sugar has no nutritional value?

Accepted Answer

In a way. : It only has carbohydrates (simple sugar). Calories that are readily burned. So called "empty calories". No protein. No fat.  No vitamins. No mineral. It's a quick "pick me up" but as far as "good for you nutritional value". Zip.

Question 9

what is the nutritional value of a tossed salad?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on what type of ingredients you put into the salad.

Question 10

can the skins of butter beans have any nutritional value?

Accepted Answer

Its Fiber: Fiber, of both water soluble and water insoluble variety, provides health benefits.  Fiber accelerates how quickly food transits through the gut.  Fiber adds bulk to stool and improves bowel regularity.  Fiber can be used as an adjunct to weight loss by filling you up without excess calories, and in so doing restricting fat intake.  But too much fiber can make you gassy and increase stool volume.

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