While beef tongue may not be a very common dish on your menu, this rich cut of meat is enjoyed in many parts of the world, similar in flavor to brisket and corned beef. And, it's usually pretty cheap! This article will help you make your first (second, third...) experience with beef tongue a positive one. Ad.
Recommended fruit and vegetable intake depends on sex, age, and level of physical activity, so there is no magic number that every person should follow. However, most adults should consume an average of 1.5-2 cups of fruit per day and 2-3 cups of vegetables per day. The USDA offers helpful guidelines to determine what counts as a cup of fruits or vegetables.
The government also suggests dairy as a key source of calcium, but this is not always health promoting. Dark green leafy vegetables supply a more usable form of calcium, as do a number of herbs, seeds, beans and legumes. From an optimal use perspective, daily intake of calcium should be 750 mg â 800 mg. Calcium does not work alone in your body. It requires vitamin D, parathyroid hormone and healthy saturated fat in order to be utilized for strong bones, teeth and muscles.