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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10 Surprising Foods Nutritionists Eat (And Why You Should Too)

While it might be obvious for a nutritionist to recommend you eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein, wouldn’t it be nice for them to recommend something surprising -- maybe even decadent -- and then tell you it’s good for your health?

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The 13 Worst Diet Wreckers

It seems that every time we try to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight, the number of temptations around us increase. And at times we even make excuses such as: “It’s totally fine to eat a dark chocolate candy bar every day – I heard dark chocolate is good for you.” Read on for a list of the worst diet threats.

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The Top 10 Food Calorie Searches of 2017, According to Google

What did we do before the internet? Especially when it comes to the [nutritional information](https://www.livestrong.com/myplate/) of our favorite food and drink (or just the newest and most unusual). But thanks to [Google](https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2017/US/), all the information is right at our fingertips.

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Calories in French Macaroons

French macaroons -- also called macarons -- are fluffy and delicate, with sweet creamy or fruity filling. While these sandwich cookies may be light enough to melt in your mouth, they can be heavy in calories, partially because they contain high-fat almond meal instead of wheat flour.

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Calories in Snow Cone Syrup

Because a snow cone is simply a cup of flavored shaved ice, you may think that it's a dieter’s delight because it is mostly ice. However, the syrupy topping is flavored sugar water, and the calories add up quickly.

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10 Surprising Flat-Belly Foods

Looking to go from a FAT belly to a FLAT belly? Abdominal bloating and/or carrying unwanted weight around your midsection can be uncomfortable and embarrassing.

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16 STRONGER Motivations from Top Trainer Nicky Holender

Need a [little motivation](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/559081-20-top-trainers-best-motivational-quotes/) to get stronger? Top celebrity trainer and former professional soccer player Nicky Holender worked with LIVESTRONG.COM to create [STRONGER](https://www.livestrong.

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Healthy STRONGER Snacks Under 200 Calories

Looking to [lose weight](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011786-10-ways-changing-think-promotes-weight-loss/) without giving up your [snack habit](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/13400507-11-healthy-snacks-you-can-make-at-the-office/)?

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Is Eating Sushi Healthy? Plus the Best & Worst Sushi to Order

Sushi may seem like an incredibly healthy meal because it’s made up of seafood which provides high-quality protein. However, depending on the choices you make you could end up with a lunch or dinner that is very high in carbs and does not contain any significant vegetables.

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10 New Year's Resolutions Nutritionists Want You to Make

As 2016 comes to a close and we’re finishing off the last of the leftover turkey and sweet potato casserole, we start looking ahead to 2017. But while most New Year’s resolutions have the best intentions, it’s rare that they all end up sticking with us.

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3 Healthy Holiday Cookies to Bring to Your Next Party

'Tis the season to fill up on the sweetest things in life — family, love and, of course, desserts! We always want to encourage you to enjoy these moments and feel good about all of your choices. Fitspo should never been about skipping out on a fun cocktail or holiday treat. It’s all about balance.

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