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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Calories in a Rolling Rock Beer

Calories are used to measure the amount of energy in food and are available on the Nutrition Facts label found on food products, as required by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Dandelion Root in Pregnancy

Dandelion root and leaves have been used for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. Among its users have been pregnant women and new mothers. Before you begin taking dandelion root, talk to your doctor about dosage and any health risks, including drug interactions.

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The Side Effects of Hair, Skin & Nails Vitamins

Many people feel supplements infused with biotin or vitamin A are a perfect aid in promoting healthy hair, skin, and nails. While most are harmless, too much can have negative consequences to your health. Here’s a list of side effects to watch out for when taking hair, skin, and nail pills.

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The Benefits of Turmeric Inhalation

Turmeric is a spice that is commonly used in Indian curries. It grows in India, China and other Asian countries, and has been used for centuries in the natural healing system from India, called Ayurveda, according to the California College of Aryuveda.

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Symptoms of a Peanut Butter Allergy

Peanuts, including peanut butter, are one of the major eight foods that account for around 90 percent of the food allergies in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 3.3 million Americans are allergic to peanuts.

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Healthy Ways to Cook a Chicken Breast

Chicken is a very diverse meat. Because it is so neutral in taste, there are a variety of ways to cook it and get different flavors. A great source of protein, chicken tastes great cooked a number of healthy ways. Remember that it's only healthy if you don't eat the skin, which is largely all fat.

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Tiger Balm Side Effects

Tiger Balm, a pain reliever used to relieve symptoms of headaches, arthritis, muscular aches and pains and other conditions, contains camphor, menthol, clove oil, peppermint oil and cajaput oil. Several types of Tiger Balm, including a pain relieving patch and a topical ointment, can be sold over the counter.

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Air-Popped Popcorn Vs. Microwave Popcorn

It’s probably safe to assume that the average American enjoys popcorn -- the whole-grain snack is consumed at a per-capita rate of about 200 cups a year, according to the U.S. popcorn industry. At its best, popcorn is low in calories and fat, a good source of dietary fiber and virtually sodium-free.

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Lipton Green Tea Benefits

While Lipton green tea doesn't have a clear advantage over any other brand, it does come with an array of important health benefits. Lipton offers pure green tea as well as flavored teas made with orange, passionfruit, berries and other ingredients.

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The Benefits of Topically Applying Flaxseed Oil to Skin

Flaxseed, also known as linseed, is a blue flowering plant grown on the western Canadian prairies for its rich oils, according to Essortment.com. Some researchers say flaxseed oil is the most important health-promoting supplement, next to a multi-vitamin.

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Dental Extraction Side Effects

A dental extraction, or tooth extraction, is a procedure in which one or more teeth are surgically removed. Dental extractions may be necessary in cases where a tooth is too damaged from disease or injury to be repaired.

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What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Malnutrition

Malnutrition occurs when a person’s diet and/or dietary supplements fail to provide the nutrients necessary for health, growth and normal body function. Malnutrition can affect every system in the body, depending upon the cause of the malnutrition.

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What Is Vitamin Biotin Good For?

Biotin, also known at vitamin H, is one of the B complex vitamins you need to maintain optimal health. According to integrative physician Dr. Andrew Weil, biotin deficiency occurs relatively infrequently. You don't need a large amount of biotin, and it's readily found in several foods.

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About Body Fat Percentage Charts

Body fat percentage charts make it easy to see whether you need to lose, gain or maintain weight, but first you’ll need to measure your fat. It’s not hard to do using a skinfold test, but it helps to find a fitness trainer or professional who can do it for you.

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Diet for Rowers

Consuming a proper diet, tailored for sports nutrition, helps maximize a rower’s athletic performance. That's particularly important for those who compete. Even if you row just for fun, following a well-balanced meal plan helps you look and feel your best.

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Barramundi Nutrition Information

A white-fleshed native Australian fish with a firm texture and mild, buttery flavor, barramundi is also known as the giant perch or nairfish.

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How to Start a Liquid Diet

Whether you're on a liquid diet for a medical condition or procedure or because you hope it will help you lose weight, it can be tricky to get started and stay on this eating plan. A liquid diet consists of foods that are only liquid or become liquid at room temperature, such as strained soups, soups and ice pops.

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Health Benefits of Caprylic Acid

Caprylic acid is a fatty acid that is found naturally in coconut and breast milk. This saturated fatty acid, also known as octanoic acid, is also present in butter and palm oil. According to the Health Sciences Institute, caprylic acid is known to have numerous health benefits.

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2,700-Calorie Diet

Whether you're trying to maintain a healthy weight or gain weight, calories count. A 2,700-calorie diet is a higher-calorie regimen that can help most women and inactive men gain weight, and it can help active men maintain a healthy weight.

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