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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What Vitamin Do I Need If I Crave Ice Cream?

Published Feb,15 2018  |  By Livestrong Contributor

If you crave ice cream, you might need to enrich your diet with the nutrients it contains, or you might simply want a cold, sweet treat. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, you should consume foods like ice cream that are high in sugar and fat only occasionally.

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9 Ways to Help Avoid Vitamin D Deficiency

Published Feb,14 2018  |  By August McLaughlin

Vitamin D has made its way out of the shadows of calcium to become the new “it” micronutrient. Responsible for brain development, strong bones, muscle and cardiovascular function, healthy lungs and airways, and keeping your immune system strong, vitamin D is crucial for overall good health.

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10 Things Your Gym Won't Tell You

Published Feb,14 2018  |  By Linda Melone

While you work on your abs, your gym works to make its financial bottom line. Read on to find out 10 things most gyms won't disclose to you before you sign up.

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The 10 Most Dangerous Valentine’s Day Candies

Published Feb,12 2018  |  By Maggie Moon, MS, RD

It’s about that time of year when Valentine’s Day candies start popping up in stores everywhere. And while the colorful treats may look innocent and sweet, most of what’s on display is overly processed, packaged foodstuff loaded with added sugar, artificial ingredients and saturated fat.

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10 Sexy Dinner Ideas for the Best Date Ever

Published Feb,08 2018  |  By Arthur Bovino

Valentine’s Day is upon us again, and if you’ve forgotten to make dinner reservations, don’t fret. Instead of perusing expensive prix fixe menus and dealing with crowded restaurants, enjoy an enchanting dining experience from the comfort of your own home.

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Is Eating Carbs REALLY Bad for Me?

Published Feb,08 2018  |  By Joe Donatelli

I’m pretty sure carbs are trying to kill me. It’s not like they’re meeting in a diner and exchanging envelopes and calling each other later to say, “That thing? It’s done.

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Think Washing Your Apple Gets It Clean? Think Again

Published Feb,07 2018  |  By Ada Ciuca

An apple a day keeps the doctor away — unless, of course, you’ve been washing them incorrectly this whole time. Yep, a new study from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst suggests simply rinsing apples with water might not be enough to get rid of the synthetic insecticides sprayed on most conventional varieties — and these lingering pesticides can potentially have harmful effects on your health .

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Calories in Cappuccino

Published Feb,03 2018  |  By Viola Horne

Cappuccino is coffee combined with steamed milk. Black coffee contains few calories, so the calories in a cappuccino come mainly from the milk and will vary depending on the fat content and type of milk used.

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