4. Steam the clams. Allow the clams enough time to open their shells-this will be indicated by a burst of steam and popped-open shells, anywhere from 2â3 minutes to 5-10 minutes, depending on the type of clams.
Effects of Poor Nutrition on your Health. Consistently making poor choices when it comes to food can lead to several unhealthy outcomes. 1. Cardiovascular disease (CVD): High blood cholesterol and lipid build-up can clog arteries, leading to cardiovascular disease.
1 Weight gain, kilojoules and low-carb diets. 2  Low-carb diets restrict healthy food choices. 3  Foods that meet nutritional needs. 4  Short-terms effects of low-carb diets. 5  Long-term effects of low-carb diets. 6  Weight loss needs a healthy approach. 7  Select carbohydrates, proteins and fats carefully. 8  Where to get help. 9  Things to remember.