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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Your 10 Favorite Comfort Foods, Gone Light

Rich in carbs and fat, classic comfort food is both delicious and satisfying. While these foods can provide comfort when we're in a bad or sad mood, they can also contribute to packing on the pounds.

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9 Egg Breakfasts in 10 Minutes or Less

Get your day started right and kick your metabolism into full gear by whipping up one of these 10 easy egg breakfasts. Your body (and taste buds) will thank you.

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10 Desserts That Won't Derail Your Diet

For people trying to get (and stay!) in shape, staying away from high-calorie dessert can be a battle. Not anymore: This collection of rich desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth without sabotaging your waistline. These desserts are deceptively high in protein and/or fiber, and some are even gluten-free.

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cup of dandelion tea on a wooden table

The Benefits of Dandelion Tea

The humble dandelion is much more than a weed that invades your backyard every spring. Drinking tea from its roots and leaves has some major health benefits.

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9 Easy Overnight Vegetarian Breakfasts

9 Easy Overnight Vegetarian Breakfasts

It’s not often that anyone has an hour in the morning to spend whipping up a great big balanced breakfast. But a nutritious meal is possible even when time is a rare commodity. These recipes are designed for anyone with little time to fix a morning meal — or who prefers the snooze alarm to satisfying bites.

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10 Healthy Make-Ahead Meals

10 Healthy Make-Ahead Meals

Lack of time during the week may be the biggest hurdle to eating well-balanced meals. But with a little planning and prep work on the weekend, you can have delicious, healthful and wholesome meals ready to go when life gets crazy.

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Grilled pork ribs

How to Smoke Ribs in the Oven

It's possible to cook ribs in your oven to give them the type of smoky flavor usually only associated with outdoor grills or smokers. But you'll need to use a different method than what typical oven-baked rib recipes call for.

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10 Ways to Make Fast Food Healthier

We've all had days when you just don't have time to pack lunch -- all you want to do is hit the drive-through, which isn't always the best place to eat healthy. Fortunately, many fast-food and quick-serve restaurants have expanded their menus to include healthier options.

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Colorful cocktails

The 13 Worst Alcoholic Drinks Sure to Derail Your Diet

Enjoying a drink with friends is a relaxing way to unwind. And in moderation, drinking alcohol may be be good for you. In fact, some research suggests that moderate alcohol consumption is good for the heart and may help us live longer.

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11 Banned Food Ingredients Still Allowed in the U.S.

Do you read nutrition labels? If so, what do you look for? Some of us concentrate on fat grams, calories, carbs, protein, sugar and sodium and while this information is definitely impactful for controlling our health and weight, there are additional items we may want to be watching out for in our foods.

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