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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Can Apple Cider Vinegar Reduce Swelling?

Apple cider vinegar is a household staple used for cooking and even as a substitute, low-calorie salad dressing. What some people may not know is that apple cider vinegar can reduce swelling, according to Earl Mindell, M.D., and author of "Dr. Earl Mindell's Amazing Apple Cider Vinegar."

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Does Vitamin B-12 Interfere With Synthroid Medicines?

Synthroid is the brand name of levothyroxine, a synthetic thyroid hormone used primarily to treat irregular thyroid function, mainly in people with hypothyroidism and those who have had their thyroids removed.

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Is Too Much Magnesium Bad for a Fetus?

Your body uses magnesium to feed your muscles and organs, and it also helps to regulate energy and mineral levels. You get magnesium from foods like leafy greens, whole grains and nuts, but eating an unbalanced diet still can leave you with low levels.

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The Disadvantages of Eating Beans

Beans are high in protein, iron, fiber and other nutrients -- and low in fat, cholesterol and sodium. In addition, beans are inexpensive, delicious in a variety of dishes and an excellent substitute for meat. Eating beans may have some drawbacks, however, including gastrointestinal problems.

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Magnesium for Hand Tremors

Magnesium is one of the more diversely used minerals in your body. It plays a role in ion transport, which impacts your muscle function. Without enough magnesium in your body, you can suffer from symptoms that may include hand tremors.

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How to Roast Peppers & Onions in Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar

Originating in Italy, balsamic vinegar lends a potent and robust flavor to anything it’s added to. Made from sweet grapes in a process not too dissimilar to making wine, this flavorful cooking aid is perfect for lending flavor to vegetables, meats, and even fruits.

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How to Cook Bottom Round Steak in the Crock Pot or Oven

Bottom round steak is generally not a tender piece of meat because of its tough muscle and lack of fat. Because it’s a lean cut, bottom round dries out and becomes tougher when cooked using a dry-heat method such as grilling.

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Cabbage Allergy

An allergic reaction to cabbage is rare, however, serious reactions are possible. Within a few minutes to an hour of ingesting cabbage, the immune system begins producing IgE antibodies that target the proteins present in cabbage.

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How to Cook Top Ramen With Egg in It

Top Ramen is ubiquitous in college dorms, providing a quick, inexpensive meal to hungry students. A package of Top Ramen contains dried noodles and a small packet of powdered seasoning mix. Because it is very inexpensive and cooks quickly, ramen is often eaten as-is, with only boiling water added to make soup.

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What Is the Difference Between White Sage and Regular Sage?

Both White sage and "regular," or Common, sage are a part of the Salvia L. genus of the mint family, classified as Lamiaceae. This genus contains many types of sage in additional to these two, including Clary sage, Lyreleaf sage, Mediterranean sage, Silver sage, Azure Blue sage and Purple sage.

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Risks of Eating Too Much Avocado

Avocados are loaded with healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. However, overindulging in any type of food – including avocados – can lead to weight gain, obesity and even nutrient deficiencies. Eating foods – even healthy foods -- in moderation is key to healthy weight management and reducing your risk of disease.

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Natural Meat Tenderizer to Cook Beef In

Natural meat tenderizers can transform an economical cut of beef into a delectable dinner. Such tenderizers come in three categories -- salt, acid or enzyme.

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Can You Take a Multivitamin With Milk?

Drinking milk helps you meet the recommended daily intake for calcium, phosphorus, potassium and vitamins A and D. You probably don't want to take your multivitamin with a glass of milk, however, because it will limit the amount of calcium and iron you absorb from your multivitamin.

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How to Cook a Culotte Steak

The culotte steak is a small steak cut from the bottom of the sirloin. Although you can purchase this steak at well-stocked grocery stores and butcher shops nationwide, the culotte steak is more often served on the West Coast of the United States.

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How to Cook Mung Bean

If you've ever eaten the thick, white bean sprouts located in the produce section of your grocery store, you've had one form of mung bean. In their whole, dried form, mung beans are small and round. The unpeeled beans are brown, while the peeled beans can be yellow, green or black.

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How to Cook Potatoes for Stew

Meat and potatoes is a traditional combination, and few dishes bring out the best in both ingredients like a good stew. Choosing the right potatoes for stew is the first step to success. Russet potatoes work well for thick, tomato-based stews.

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How to Do a Diet Without Citric Acid

Citric acid intolerance is a relatively rare condition. It is more than a sensitivity or allergy to citrus fruits; citric acid is naturally present in berries, cheese, pineapple, tomatoes and wine. It is also used for flavoring and as a preservative in canned fruits and vegetables, beverages and mayonnaise.

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How to Cook Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops in the Oven

Although marketers sometimes refer to pork as white meat, it is actually red. A truly versatile animal, almost every part of the pig is a delicacy, including the rib section of the loin -- the pork chop cut. Pork chops cook up juicy in the oven and become even tastier when you wrap them with bacon.

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