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.

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How to Cook a Juicy Homemade Hamburger in the Oven

Hamburgers can be cooked many different ways, including on the stove or grill, and in the oven. The oven-cooked hamburger tends to be juicier and more tender than hamburgers cooked with other methods because the oven allows heat to be evenly distributed.

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The Best Foods for Smokers

Smoking increases your risk of cancer, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, eye disorders such as cataracts, rheumatoid arthritis, dental problems and stroke, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Is Juice From Concentrate Healthy?

Juice from concentrate is a staple item in many homes because of its small footprint and low price compared to freshly squeezed juice. Simply store it in your freezer until you’re ready to drink it, mix in some water, and you have a pitcher full of juice.

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Steel-Cut Oats Nutritional Facts

Steel-cut oats, sometimes called Irish oats or Scottish oats, are made by running whole oat groats through a steel mill to chop them into pieces. This variety of oats imparts a slightly nuttier taste than regular oats, and it has a chewy texture.

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Vegetarian Foods Rich in Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is utilized by the human body to maintain normal brain function and to generate both red blood cells and DNA. Health professionals with the Office of Dietary Supplements, or ODS, recommend that adults consume at least 2.4 mcg of vitamin B12 each day.

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Why Would I Crave Fruit?

While any kind of food craving can drive you crazy, a fruit craving actually is one of the best kinds you can have. Fruit is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and most people don't eat nearly enough.

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The Health Benefits of Eating Red Meat

Red meat has a place in a healthy diet as long as you choose the right cuts of beef, and eat red meat in moderation. Red meat contains all the amino acids necessary to build muscle and repair tissue, and it's a natural source of many B vitamins.

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How to Reheat Hamburgers

Reheating hamburgers can be tricky, depending on whether you are trying to reheat entire sandwiches or just patties and what type of heat source you have. Reheating entire sandwiches can result in hard bread and cold meat, while high heat can cook, rather than heat, patties.

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10 Worst Fast-Food Burgers for Your Waistline

We take a look at some of America’s biggest fast food chains to determine the highest-calorie fast food burgers, and determine how those burgers stack up in terms of fat, sodium and unhealthy ingredients.

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Frying Hamburgers

How to Cook a Burger Patty: In the Oven or a Skillet?

Burgers are typically made by shaping equal portions of ground beef into patties. Other meats, such as ground veal, pork, turkey or chicken, can be used in place of beef, and the burgers can be cooked in a skillet or in the oven.

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Garlic Capsules

Health Benefits of Garlic Capsules for Women

Most research has shown that fresh garlic provides a better means of obtaining garlic's benefits, but garlic capsules are an alternative option, especially if you don't like the taste or odor of fresh garlic. Garlic capsules contain concentrated garlic powder, essential oil or powdered extract.

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Rice vs. Chapati

When it comes to grains, choosing the right one can make a difference in the amount of calories, carbs, fiber and other nutrients you're eating.

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What Are the Benefits of Protein Shakes After a Workout?

When you push through a tough workout, your muscles are constantly challenged, and their fibers begin to break down and sustain damage. The process of repairing and rebuilding those fibers, called muscle protein synthesis, uses amino acids from protein to encourage healthy recovery and muscular growth.

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Can I Take Protein Shakes When I'm Sick?

Being sick can wreak havoc on your appetite and your ability to stay properly nourished. But when you're ailing is the most important time to give your body a variety of nutrients and extra calories.

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Are Pretzels Healthy to Eat?

Pretzels are crunchy, low in fat and portable, but they're not necessarily healthy. A quick glance at the nutrition label on a package of pretzels reveals that they're quite low in fat, but many consumers choose to stop there and opt for pretzels as a supposedly healthy snack.

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