Food & Nutrition: Culinary Techniques, Diets & Metabolic Health

Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.

Indian Curry Dishes

10 Ways to Eat Healthy at Indian Restaurants

Like other ethnic cuisines, Indian food can be heavy on the calories if you donโ€™t order wisely. Learn more about the basics of this cuisine to pick an Indian restaurant dish that wonโ€™t destroy your diet.

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baked chicken pastrami

Is Baked Chicken Breast Healthy?

Chicken has earned itself a reputation of a health food. While certain cuts and preparation methods certainly back that good reputation up, not all chicken is created equal.

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Baked chicken breasts

How to Bake a Plain Chicken Breast

Baking a plain chicken breast is an easy way to cook up a simple centerpiece for any meal. You can eat a plain baked chicken breast on its own, or shred the meat to use in soups or chicken salad.

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Glass of milk on a concrete table

Nutritional Value of Whole Milk Vs. 2%

Whole milk vs. 2 percent milk is an ongoing debate. Although the fat content is different, you might be surprised to learn that full-fat dairy is very healthful.

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Handful of blueberries

The Side Effects of Blueberries

Blueberries are loaded with nutrients and fiber, but if you have certain medical conditions, they may cause side effects such as gastrointestinal symptoms.

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Heart of palm (palmito) with cherry tomato

Heart of Palm Nutrition

With a crisp, delicate taste, heart of palm is a versatile vegetable for use in cooking or salads and provides a low-calorie source of potassium and vitamin B6.

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man baking vs. broiling in the oven

Broiling Vs. Baking

Dry heat is the secret behind broiling and baking, although each cooking method uses the heat in a slightly different way. While the two methods are similar and can cook several of the same foods, broiling and baking are not interchangeable.

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dietary vitamin supplement tablets and  medicine bottle

Is a High Level of Vitamin B12 Bad?

Levels above the vitamin B12 normal range are unlikely to occur from your diet, but overuse of supplements and certain medical conditions could cause an excess.

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