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.

How to Cook Pork Chops on the Stove Using Water

Pork chops are inexpensive, easy to find and simple to cook. From frying to baking, there are a variety of ways to cook to cook the chop. Some favor cooking it with the bone removed, though the bone is what imparts some of the flavor. But if the idea of pork chops conjures up thoughts of dry, tough meat, think again.

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Stir frying

How Do I Prepare and Use Bok Choy?

Bok choy is a staple of many Asian dishes and particularly of Chinese food, where it's a common element of many stir-fry dishes. It's a member of the cabbage family and has thick white stalks and dark green leaves. Baby bok choy, a smaller variety, is more tender than the mature version of the vegetable.

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Woman eating sandwich

Alternatives to Mayonnaise in Tuna

You don't have to sacrifice flavor and texture when you prepare tuna without the mayonnaise. Mayonnaise, which is comprised of egg yolk, vinegar or lemon juice and some kind of oil, tends to be high in fat, saturated fat and calories. One tablespoon of mayonnaise typically has around 100 calories and 10 g of fat.

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