Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism. Food is usually of plant, animal, or fungal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals. The substance is ingested by an organism and assimilated by the organism's cells to provide energy, maintain life, or stimulate growth. Different species of animals have different feeding behaviours that satisfy the needs of their unique metabolisms, often evolved to fill a specific ecological niche within specific geographical contexts.
Omnivorous humans are highly adaptable and have adapted to obtain food in many different ecosystems. Historically, humans secured food through two main methods: hunting and gathering and agriculture. As agricultural technologies increased, humans settled into agriculture lifestyles with diets shaped by the agriculture opportunities in their geography. Geographic and cultural differences has led to creation of numerous cuisines and culinary arts, including a wide array of ingredients, herbs, spices, techniques, and dishes. As cultures have mixed through forces like international trade and globalization, ingredients have become more widely available beyond their geographic and cultural origins, creating a cosmopolitan exchange of different food traditions and practices.
Today, the majority of the food energy required by the ever-increasing population of the world is supplied by the industrial food industry, which produces food with intensive agriculture and distributes it through complex food processing and food distribution systems. This system of conventional agriculture relies heavily on fossil fuels, which means that the food and agricultural system is one of the major contributors to climate change, accountable for as much as 37% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing the carbon intensity of the food system and food waste are important mitigation measures in the global response to climate change.The food system has significant impacts on a wide range of other social and political issues including: sustainability, biological diversity, economics, population growth, water supply, and access to food. The right to food is a human right derived from the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), recognizing the "right to an adequate standard of living, including adequate food", as well as the "fundamental right to be free from hunger". Because of these fundamental rights, food security is often a priority international policy activity; for example Sustainable Development Goal 2 "Zero hunger" is meant to eliminate hunger by 2030. Food safety and food security are monitored by international agencies like the International Association for Food Protection, World Resources Institute, World Food Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization, and International Food Information Council, and are often subject to national regulation by institutions, like the Food and Drug Administration in the United States.
Mediterranean Cod
Our Mediterranean Cod is so easy to make, you can readily add it to your quick meal repertoire. It's brimming with health-promoting nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin A, and selenium and yet so low in calories—just 186 for an entree. This is one of the reasons that I...
Turkey and Vegetable Chili Verde
Cruciferous vegetables, like kale, are some of the most health-promoting vegetables around. This kale and turkey combination makes for a unique version of chili that is sure to become one of your favorite Healthiest Way of Eating recipes.
Prep and Cook Time: 30...
Spicy Posole Soup
Combine this easy-to-prepare soup with a large salad for a light meal that that not only tastes great but will satisfy your hunger. If you cannot find hominy in the canned vegetable section of your supermarket, look in the section that features Spanish/Mexican foods.
Prep and...
Minestrone Surprise
Soups are a great way to enjoy a variety of vegetables in one dish. The portabello mushrooms and kale give this soup an unusually rich flavor, and if you want to make it more traditional you can add a little shell pasta.
Prep and Cook Time: prep time: 20 minutes; cooking...
Italian Navy Bean Soup with Rosemary
A quick, easy and delicious soup that helps keep you warm as the weather cools. Best of all, the taste gets better the second day!
Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
5 cloves...
Golden Squash Soup
This easy-to-prepare soup is a favorite among many of our readers. It's not only flavorful, but an excellent source of vitamin A. Enjoy!
Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 medium-sized butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
1 large...
Carrot Coconut Soup
The ginger and curry powder add great flavor to this easy-to-prepare soup. It's also rich in vitamin A and tastes great!
Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 large onion, chopped
1 TBS + 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 TBS fresh ginger, sliced
4 medium cloves...
Cajun Kidney Bean Chili
This tasty, easy-to-prepare version of chili is a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Beans are a good source of health-promoting dietary fiber as well as a meatless source of protein. Enjoy!
Prep and Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Ingredients:
1...
Barley Mushroom Soup
The crimini mushrooms and tawny port gives this Barley Mushroom Soup extra flavor. This soup is a great way to enjoy the health benefits of barley.
Prep and Cook Time: Prep time: 20 min; Cook time: 55 min
Ingredients:
1/2 cup pearl barley
1 medium onion, chopped...
5 Spice Onion Soup
This Asian-flavored onion soup is a great tasting addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. It combines onions with shiitake mushrooms for a delicious and unique flavor experience. Enjoy!
Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Onion Broth
1 medium onion...
Ground Lamb Salad
This refreshing way to enjoy lamb is a perfect salad dish. Serve hot while the flavors of the herbs are at their best.
Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 medium onion, minced
1 TBS low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
4 medium cloves garlic, minced...
15-Minute Turkey Chef's Salad
Add this great tasting Mediterranean-style salad to your Healthiest Way of Eating. It only takes 15 minutes to prepare, and you will enjoy a rich concentration of health-promoting nutrients.
Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb mixed...
15-Minute Black Bean Salad
Try this salad recipe that only gets better with time. It is a great one to keep on hand in your refrigerator for a ready-made healthy meal or snack.
Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup minced onion
2 medium cloves garlic, pressed
2 cup...
Yema Cake
INGREDIENTS:
Chiffon Cake:
{A}
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/8 cup white sugar
{B}
1/4 cup corn/canola oil
4 egg yolks, from large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon...
Burong Mangga
INGREDIENTS:
6 pieces of green mangoes (hilaw na mangga) with very firm flesh
half cup of white rock salt
2 cups of water
INSTRUCTIONS:
Wash the mangoes thoroughly in running tap water.
Peel and cut each mango into three flat pieces -- the middle piece would be the large...
SAGO'T GULAMAN
3 tbsp. red gelatin, diced
3tbsp. small sago
2 tbsp. simple syrup
Crushed iced
1/3 cup evaporated milk
PROCEDURE
1. Fill the 12 oz. cup with red gulaman, sago, simple syrup and crushed ice. Pour in evaporated milk.
2. Serve cold.
SIMPLE SYRUP
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
1/8...
TORTANG TALONG
Ingredients
4 pieces eggplant
2 pieces raw eggs
1 tsp salt
4 tbsp cooking oil
Procedure
-Grill the eggplant until the color of skin turns almost black
-Let the eggplant cool for a while then peel off the skin. Set aside.
-***** the eggs and place in a bowl
-Add salt and beat...
KRISPY PATA
1 Pata (front or hind leg of a pig including the knuckles)
1 bottle of soda (7Up or sprite)
1 tablespoon of salt
2 tablespoons patis (fish sauce)
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate (MSG)
4 tablespoons of flour
Enough oil for deep frying
Enough...
TOKNENENG
6 pieces chicken eggs, hard boiled
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup water
1/4 cup annatto seeds (atsuete)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 cups Canola cooking oil
DIRECTION:
Remove the egg shells and Dry the boiled chicken eggs then set aside.
Combine in...
CHEESE STICKS
Processed filled cheese or cheddar cheese ( or keso de bola )
1 pack spring roll wraps around 30 pcs
water for sealing the spring roll wraps
bacon or ham ( optional )
1 cup Canola cooking oil
Filipino Cheese Sticks Cooking Instructions:
Slice the cheese into 1/2 cm thickness (all...
PININYAHANG MANOK
1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces
1 can pineapple chunks, set aside the syrup
1 Tbsp oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium-sized onions, chopped
1/2 cup evaporated milk or coconut milk
patis (fish sauce), to taste
PROCEDURE:
Marinade the chicken with the pineapple syrup...
JAVA RICE
4 tbsps. of coconut (or some other palm) oil
2 tbsps. of finely minced garlic
2 tbsps. of finely minced ginger
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 tbsps. of finely minced lemongrass
1 finely chopped bird’s eye chili
1 tsp. of turmeric powder
6 c. of cold cooked rice
salt, to taste
crisp onion...
PORK ASADO
2 to 3 tbsps. of cooking oil
a 1 to 1.5 kg. piece of roasting pork (belly, shoulder or loin), preferably with a thin layer of fat on one side
1/2 to 3/4 c. of dark soy sauce, depending on the saltiness of your brand of soy sauce or whether you’re using light or dark soy sauce
2 pcs...
SINIGANG SA BAYABAS (BANGUS)
1 bunch water spinach (kangkong)
1 medium banana blossom (puso ng saging)
juice from 2 calamansi limes
6 cups water
2 tomatoes, halved
1 medium onion, quartered
6 to 7 small ripe guava, peeled and cut in half
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis)
1 large milkfish or...
ADOBONG OKRA
INGREDIENTS:
20 pcs young okra
4 tbsp kalamansi juice
1/2 cup finely chopped gluten
3 tbsp soy sauce
Garlic
Onion
Salt to taste
PROCEDURE:
Wash and parboil the okra.
Fry the gluten then add the garlic, onions and the young okra.
Add kalamansi juice, soy sauce, salt and...
MANGO PARFAIT
INGREDIENTS:
250ml NESTLE All Purpose Cream
2 tbsp confectioner’s sugar
1/4 cup mango puree
2 medium ripe mangoes, balled
1 cup NESTLE Cornflakes
PROCEDURE:
In a bowl, whip together NESTLE All Purpose Cream, confectioner’s sugar and mango puree.
In a tall glass, arrange...
GINATAANG LANGKA
INGREDIENTS:
400 grams unripe jackfruit ( you can buy from supermarkets: peeled, seeded and sliced)
2 cups coconut milk
1/4 kilograms pork
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 green chili finger
3/4 teaspoon salt to taste(just add to your taste preference)
1/8...
PINYA COLLADA
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup coconut cream
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup light rum(optional)
2 cups ice cubes
Garnishing:
4 pineapple slices(optional) 8 maraschino cherries(optional)
PROCEDURE:
In a blender, process pineapple slices, coconut cream, light rum and ice cubes for 15...
CRISPY TAHONG
INGREDIENTS:
1 kilo mussels(tahong), cleaned with beard removed
1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced and pound
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper oil for frying
PROCEDURE:
In a pan, place ginger and mussels...
CHICKEN BINAKOL
INGREDIENTS:
1 kilo chicken, cut into serving pieces
2 pieces green papaya or chayote(sayote), cut into serving pieces
1 cup chili leaves or malunggay leaves
1 thumb-sized ginger, cut into strips
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoon fish sauce(patis)
6...
PIE CRUST
INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1/4 cup cold water
PROCEDURE:
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt then mix well.
Add butter then mix thoroughly. Gradually pour cold water then mix...
ROASTED PEKING DUCK
INGREDIENTS:
12 (shop bought) Chinese pancakes
2 ½ kg duck
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp dry sherry
1 tbsp white vinegar
3 tbsp corn starch
6 cups (1500ml) water
10 scallions
PROCEDURE:
Cut the wings off at the first joint and wash the duck thoroughly. Pat the duck dry with...
EGG AND CHEESE ENGLISH MUFFIN
INGREDIENTS:
2 medium eggs
2 English muffins, sliced into half horizontally
2 American cheese singles
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons tomato ketchup
1 tablespoon cooking oil
PROCEDURE:
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and ketchup. Mix well. Set...
KILAWING PUSO NG SAGING
INGREDIENTS:
2 to 3 cups chopped banana blossoms
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
6 tablespoons cane vinegar
3 pieces long green chili pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup vegetable broth...
PAELLA DE MARISCO
INGREDIENTS:
12 to 15 pieces cooked mussels
12 to 15 pieces cooked clams
10 pieces shrimp
1 3/4 cups calasparra rice (paella rice)
4 1/2 cups clam juice
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 small red bell pepper, roasted and sliced into strips
1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped
1...
KUNG PAO SHRIMP
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 kl shrimps, cleaned and head removed
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
10 pieces dried chilies
1 small onion, quartered
1/4 cup green onions; cut in half inch length
3 tablespoons cooking oil
Sauce:
4 tbsp...
SALTED EGG
INGREDIENTS:
8 fresh duck (or chicken eggs)
4 cups water
1-1/2 cups salt
PROCEDURE:
Place the eggs in a wide-mouthed jar (or glass) container with a lid.
In a saucepan, fill in with the water and bring to boil.
Add the salt gradually and stir until the salt is completely...
BRINGHE
INGREDIENTS:
1 piece green bell pepper, roasted, peeled and cubed
2 eggs, hard-boiled then sliced
60 ml oil
250 g chicken ****** fillet or thigh fillet, cut into strips
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, peeled and diced
200 g regular rice
200 g sticky rice
500...
PATUPAT
INGREDIENTS:
1 kilo glutinous rice(malagkit)
3 cups coconut milk
1 cup muscovado or molasses brown sugar
banana leaves, cleaned and cut into 6×12 inch
banana leaves, cut into strings or cotton strings
PROCEDURE:
In a bowl, place glutinous rice and water then soak for at least 3...