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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What Are the Bad Starches?

Your body needs starches, or carbohydrates, to create energy, but it’s important to choose the right kind of carbohydrates. Some starches provide many health benefits, such as fiber, vitamins and minerals; but some merely fill your tummy without supplying any nutrients at all.

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Organic Beef Vs. Traditional Beef

Many health officials and chefs promote the use of organic food, but what makes it any different than traditionally grown fare? In the case of organic beef, the differences are pretty remarkable. The life of an organic cow and one that lives on a conventional feedlot are worlds apart.

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The Average Teen's Diet

Teenagers need more calories per day than any other age group because they're active and growing quickly, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Boys need about 2,800 calories per day, and girls need 2,200.

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