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.

Baked boneless, skinless chicken breast in a sweet and sour marinade

How to Bake Chicken Breasts in the Oven and Keep Them Tender

Chicken has been gaining in popularity. In fact, chicken now outranks all other animal proteins -- beef, pork, or turkey and others -- in overall consumption. When shopping for chicken, look for pasture-raised, certified organic chicken.

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How to Cut Brie Cheese

If you eat a traditional French meal, you will encounter a cheese course which may include a wheel or wedge of Brie. Or, you may decide to include Brie as one of your hors d'oeuvre offerings. The soft texture and shape of the cheese may make it seem difficult to cut. In reality, cutting Brie is not difficult at all.

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3 Easy Ways to Get Enough Protein Throughout the Day

Protein helps to both rev up your metabolism and form gorgeous lean muscle, which means that getting enough of this powerhouse nutrient is essential for feeling and looking your best. Here's how to get more of it throughout the day.

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Try these warm smoothies once the weather outside turns cold.

4 Warm Smoothies for Cold Winter Days

Smoothies are perfect for a quick meal or as a pre-workout source of nutrients, but what about when it gets cold outside? Try these warm smoothies instead.

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Healthy Recipes With Stew Meat That Aren't Stew

Stew beef is often a butcher's special at the grocery store, but if you're not in the mood for stew, you may bypass it for a pricier cut. While it's true that the chunks of pre-cut meat are characteristically tougher than a sirloin or roast, cooking them in the slow cooker renders them tender.

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Roast pork fillet with arugula and radish salad

O Positive Blood Type Diet Foods

The premise of Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo's Blood Type Diet is that you have a unique genetic makeup predisposing you to certain chronic conditions and diseases. By eating and exercising in a manner suitable to your blood type, D'Adamo maintains that people can live healthier lives.

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Collagen vs. Whey Protein: Which Is Best for You?

Whether you're trying to build lean muscle or just need a filling, on-the-go breakfast, it seems like everyone from fitness pros to soccer moms are scooping protein powders into their smoothies, shakes, and morning coffee.

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Vitamins That Help With Focus & Concentration

Vitamins have important biochemical roles in the brain and are needed for proper cognitive function. Certain vitamins not only help keep your brain functioning at its peak, but also protect against brain disease and functional decline.

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What Are the Effects of Too Much Spinach?

Spinach can be eaten raw in salads, steamed or added to stir-frys and soups. Low in calories but high in vitamins, minerals and fiber, it is a versatile addition to a healthy diet.

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Vitamins Before or After a Meal?

Although eating a balanced diet is the best way to ensure adequate nutrition, popping a vitamin supplement is a good way to fill in the gaps.

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Sugar Content in Alcoholic Beverages

The sugar content of your favorite alcoholic beverage just may surprise you. Alcohol can be a significant source of calories and carbohydrates, but most types have very little sugar.

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Should You Eat if It Is Late & You Are Hungry?

Frequently getting out of bed for a late-night slice of cake or bowl of ice cream may not be great for your waistline, but eating late at night isn't always unhealthy. Making healthy food choices at night is important for more than just nutrition, though.

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Diet for Soft Stools

You may not give much thought to your bowel movements until you're experiencing a problem. Whether dealing with stool that's too soft or loose or trying to soften your stools if you experience constipation, what you eat or don't eat may help ease symptoms. Consult your doctor before making changes to your diet.

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Coconuts

Is Coconut High in Cholesterol?

You’ll only get cholesterol in your diet from animal-based foods. Coconut is naturally free of cholesterol, whether you have raw coconut meat, coconut milk, coconut water or coconut oil. The controversy behind coconut and its link to cholesterol, however, lies in its saturated fat content.

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Is Oatmeal Good for Constipation?

Eating oatmeal may help you lower your cholesterol, lower your blood sugar levels and maintain a healthy weight, according to a study published in "Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety" in July 2012.

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