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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Corn Oil vs. Canola Oil

Published May,08 2018  |  By Carol Sarao

Corn oil and canola oil are both pleasant-tasting oils used in cooking, frying and in salad dressings and marinades.

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Canola Oil vs. Vegetable Oil

Published May,08 2018  |  By Marcia Frost

Both canola oil and vegetable oil, which can be made from a variety of plants such as corn and peanut, can be used interchangeably in recipes without changing the texture of the food.

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Healthy kale and quinoa salad

What to Eat for Dinner to Lose Weight

Published May,07 2018  |  By Sylvie Tremblay, MSc

You've probably heard the saying, "breakfast is the most important meal of the day," but when you're trying to lose weight, what you eat for dinner is important, too.

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Morning Milkshakes and Smoothies

11 Low-Carb Breakfast Shakes

Published May,05 2018  |  By Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN

Morning shakes offer a quick and tasty answer to helping you meet health and fitness goals. If you're following a carb-conscious lifestyle, you'll want to give these shakes a go!

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9 Sneaky Ways to Trick Yourself Out of Snacking

Published May,04 2018  |  By Sara Schapmann

From stress and boredom to thirst and low blood sugar, there are many reasons that lead to those between-meal nibbles. Whether you’re a mid-afternoon cruncher or a midnight muncher, read on to learn about some effective ways to prevent unhealthy snacking.

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9 Ways to Make Sweet Potato Fries That Will Blow Your Mind

Published May,04 2018  |  By Ariane Resnick

Believe it or not, you can have your fries and eat them, too. Sweet potato fries, that is! When you swap out white potatoes for sweet potatoes, you add a lot of nutritional value, and if you roast them instead of frying, they’re even healthier.

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Could You Be Micronutrient Deficient and Not Know It?

Published May,04 2018  |  By Sara Jayne Crow

Sure, your diet is full of whole-food sources of [vitamins and minerals](http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1009345-11-nutrients-americans-arent-getting-enough/), but your body might not be getting the full benefits.

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Selenium & Brazil Nuts

Published May,04 2018  |  By Sandi Busch

Brazil nuts contain more selenium than any other food. While this sounds like a benefit, you can still have too much of a good thing.

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Chicken Bell pepper quesadilla

Lupe Tortilla Nutrition Information

Published May,04 2018  |  By Gord Kerr

Learn more about the the nutrition information for a variety of menu items from Lupe Tortilla, including nachos, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas and tacos.

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21 Anti-Aging Foods

Published May,04 2018  |  By Susy Sedano

Everyone is looking for that magical fountain of youth. But until we find it, exercise and a healthy diet are the best (non-surgical) ways to keep you looking years -- or decades -- younger.

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15 Most Controversial Health Figures

Published May,03 2018  |  By Susy Sedano

Just because you’re trying to help others become healthier, doesn’t mean everyone supports your methods.The health and fitness space is a crowded one, and sometimes, only the voices with something controversial to say stand out. Take these 15 high-profile experts as examples.

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Contrary to popular belief, eating cholesterol doesn’t raise blood cholesterol.

7 Myths About Cholesterol Debunked

Published May,03 2018  |  By Maggie Moon, MS, RD

There's good and bad cholesterol, but how do you know which is which? Dietitian Maggie Moon cuts through the noise and debunks cholesterol myths.

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