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.

Diet and Nutrition Fruits and Vegetables Eggs and Dairy Beverages Cooking and Baking Main Dishes Desserts and Snacks Appetizers, Soups and Salads Breads and Breakfasts World and Regional Cuisine
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Ganoderma Benefits and Side Effects

Published Jul,09 2018  |  By Shelley West

Ganoderma lucidum — more commonly known as reishi mushroom — is a bitter mushroom, used for thousands of years by Chinese medicine. Here's what you need to know about this adaptogen.

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Lose Weight With These 13 Easy Breakfasts

Published Jul,09 2018  |  By Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

Don’t give up great taste to shrink your waist! You can eat delicious foods AND lose weight. In fact, by enjoying your food, you may be more likely to stick to a healthful eating plan. Make sure you choose foods that provide satisfaction while kicking up your metabolism.

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11 Food-Safety Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making

Published Jul,09 2018  |  By Caroline Kaufman, MS, RDN

You wash your hands before cooking and don’t cut raw vegetables and raw meat on the same cutting board. That’s basically all you need to know about food safety, right? Wrong. One out of every six Americans gets food poisoning each year, and those are just the ones who report it.

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Is It Healthy to Eat Avocados Every Day?

Published Jul,06 2018  |  By Sarah Pflugradt, MS, RDN

Sure, avocados are high in fat — but the good kind of fat! As long as you watch your portion sizes, you can enjoy all the benefits of avocados, whether on toast or plain.

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8 Unconventional Protein Sources and Tips to Add More Protein to Your Diet

Published Jul,03 2018  |  By August McLaughlin

Protein is present in every cell, and it plays an important role in the body’s ability to grow, stay healthy and repair itself. It’s also the most satiating macronutrient, which makes it an especially important part of a diet when you’re trying to lose weight. While protein deficiencies are rare in the U.S.

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10 Skinny Smoothies That Will Help You Bust Belly Fat

Published Jul,02 2018  |  By Patricia Bannan, MS, RDN

When it comes to belly bloat, drinking enough (of the right kind of) liquid can help flatten distended abs. Getting rid of bloat means being properly hydrated, so aim for at least eight glasses of liquid per day, and don’t forget to consume plenty of fluid-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables.

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