Food & Nutrition: Culinary Techniques, Diets & Metabolic Health Written by Ada Ciuca

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.

Various types of jam with cheese, bread and drinks on a wooden table

Why It's Important to Choose Organic Coffee, Wine and Chocolate

Published Aug,10 2018 | By Ada Ciuca

Interested in the behind-the-scenes of organic farming? Learn more from LIVESTRONG's SXSW panel, "The Biggest Threats to Your Brain and Health."

A Quick Formula for a Week's Worth of Healthy Snacking

Published Jun,29 2018 | By Ada Ciuca

You've finally made it to Week 4 of the 4-Week Meal-Prep challenge – and this time, we're sharing an easy and nutritious snack combination.

apples covered with pesticides in a bowl

Think Washing Your Apple Gets It Clean? Think Again

Published Feb,07 2018 | By Ada Ciuca

An apple a day keeps the doctor away — unless, of course, you’ve been washing them incorrectly this whole time. Yep, a new study from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst suggests simply rinsing apples with water might not be enough to get rid of the synthetic insecticides sprayed on most conventional varieties — and these lingering pesticides can potentially have harmful effects on your health .

Baked Salmon and Veggies for a Week's Worth of Make-Ahead Lunches

Published Dec,26 2017 | By Ada Ciuca

Welcome to week 2 of the 4-Week Meal-Prep Challenge. This week we're sharing baked salmon recipe with quinoa and asparagus.

Slow Cooker Jambalaya for a Week of Hassle-Free Dinners

Published Sep,27 2017 | By Ada Ciuca

Week 3 of the 4-Week Meal Prep Challenge focuses on delicious dinners, perfect for on-the-go. Find out how to make this easy, protein-packed jambalaya.