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's REALLY Inside McDonald's French Fries?

Uncover the surprising truth behind McDonald's French Fries, from their non-vegetarian ingredients to the questionable preservatives used. Learn how to make better food choices and understand the importance of reading nutrition labels.

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15 Fun and Tasty Football Snacks

With this beloved American ritual of watching football comes another tradition: tailgating and parties. Fans snack and sip their way through hours of tackling, passing, running and touchdowns every weekend. If you join the ranks of these revelers, you may be interested in some munchies that are tasty and healthy.

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10 Trendy Health Foods That Can Threaten Your Waistline

Before your next smoothie bowl or mini meal of nuts, check yourself before you wreck your diet. First off, it's key to know whether the recommended serving size of your beloved healthy ingredients are teaspoons or tablespoons.

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Are Shrubs the New Kombucha?

Shrubs are flavored vinegars that taste great and promote gut health. Plus they can be used in your favorite cocktails

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These Stress-Fighting Adaptogens Are the New Superfoods

Feeling [stressed](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011067-15-stressreducing-techniques/)? The better question would be who isn’t feeling stressed these days? But if stress turns you into a hot mess, you may want to ask your doctor about adaptogens.

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Is Alkaline Water Extra Healthy or a Hoax?

Many alternative health experts say that alkaline water -- whether purchased in bottles or created from your own tap with a pricey do-it-yourself ionizing purifier -- is an extra-healthy type of water to drink, with claims that it slows the aging process, increases energy, helps people with fertility issues, regulates

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9 Better-for-You Potato Chip Swaps

Potatoes are definitely America’s favorite vegetable. According to the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association, the potato chip was invented in 1853 and has been America’s #1 snack food for more than 50 years. In 2011, Americans ate 1.5 billion pounds of potato chips -- that’s about four pounds per person.

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Healthy Alternatives to Gatorade

Sports drinks like Gatorade are designed to give you an [energy boost](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011517-8-noncaffeine-ways-boost-energy/) before and during training or sporting competition and help you [recover afterward](https://www.livestrong.

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Benefits of Lemon Water

While it's tempting to grab your favorite iced tea, latte or sports drink when looking for something to [quench your thirst](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011160-spa-water/) or boost your energy, keep in mind that these beverages — and countless others — can have [lots of added sugar](https://www.livestrong.

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15 Foods to Cure the Winter Blues

Being cooped up during the coldest, darkest days of the year can lead to the winter doldrums, when nothing feels better than a trip to the fridge for a comforting treat.

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7 Quick Protein Ball Recipes to Give You an Energy Boost

We’ve got some great balls of energy for you! These scrumptious bites are fun to eat and great for you. Our energy balls offer a mix of protein, carbs and good fats. With at least four grams of protein per serving, these treats are ideal after a workout.

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Delicious wholewheat toast with guacamole and avocado slices.

10 Effortless Ways to Dress Up Your Avocado Toast

Decadently creamy and mildly sweet, avocado toast is incredibly easy to make: Slice or mash some avocado and spread it on a piece of toast. But don’t let the simplicity of this dish fool you.

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10 Ultimate Smoothies for Any Time of Day

Smoothies are a great way to pack in a ton of nutrient-dense foods, and when they’re properly balanced they can be the perfect portable meal replacement or energy-boosting snack. All you need to make an awesome smoothie happen is produce and a decent blender.

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