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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Foods to Avoid With Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism causes your thyroid gland to produce too much hormone, which speeds your metabolism, leading to interference with your heart health, bone health and moods.

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Foods That Stop Flatulence

Passing gas 13 to 21 times per day is normal, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. While flatulence can be bothersome, it's also a natural part of health, usually caused by swallowing air and the breakdown of certain foods in your large intestine.

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Good Food to Eat After Cardio

Refueling your body with appropriate food after running, biking or other cardiovascular exercise enhances recovery, staving off fatigue and low blood sugar.

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How to Avoid Fall Weight Gain

With fall comes changing leaves, pumpkin spice everything and the start of the holiday season. And though it's easy to unknowingly pack on the pounds, it doesn't have to be that way.

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8 Unconventional Protein Sources and Tips to Add More Protein to Your Diet

Protein is present in every cell, and it plays an important role in the body’s ability to grow, stay healthy and repair itself. It’s also the most satiating macronutrient, which makes it an especially important part of a diet when you’re trying to lose weight. While protein deficiencies are rare in the U.S.

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11 Banned Food Ingredients Still Allowed in the U.S.

Do you read nutrition labels? If so, what do you look for? Some of us concentrate on fat grams, calories, carbs, protein, sugar and sodium and while this information is definitely impactful for controlling our health and weight, there are additional items we may want to be watching out for in our foods.

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Does Eating Carbs Make You Sleepy?

Carbohydrates are your body's main energy source, but they can also work against your wellness and energy levels. If your sleepiness is severe or long-lasting, seek guidance from your doctor.

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9 Things You May Not Know About Eggs

If your breakfast isn’t breakfast without eggs, you’re not alone. Whether scrambled, hard-boiled or worked in to sweet or savory dishes, eggs are becoming increasingly popular. According to the American Egg Board, Americans are consuming, on average, four additional eggs per year, and the U.S.

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The Best and Worst Frozen Foods

So, what should you do for dinner tonight? You might have a few frozen meals in your freezer. But are any of them really healthy for you? Get ready to check your freezer, because we’ve gathered a list of some of the best and worst options.

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9 Ways to Help Avoid Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D has made its way out of the shadows of calcium to become the new “it” micronutrient. Responsible for brain development, strong bones, muscle and cardiovascular function, healthy lungs and airways, and keeping your immune system strong, vitamin D is crucial for overall good health.

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The 10 Best Paleo Holiday Recipes

Think you can't indulge in any holiday feasts because you're following a strict Paleo diet? Think again! Each of these recipes are Paleo and free of grains and overly processed foods.

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11 Sexy Healthy Foods You Can Eat off Your Lover's Body

As a health nut, you know how important it is to work wellness into your routine. You take the stairs instead of the elevator and do chair exercises at your desk. And if you’re going to eat out, it’s got to be organic. Why should sex be any exception?

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The 20 Most Dangerous Candies

Candy is meant to be a treat, but even when consumed in moderation some varieties push the wellness envelope. To have your sweets and stay healthy too, limit candy that’s particularly high in sugar, unhealthy fats and artificial ingredients. Read on for 20 candies that can really spook your health.

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Low-Calorie Recipes That Are Full of Flavor

10 Low-Calorie Recipes That Are Full of Flavor

Creating meals that are rich in nutrients and flavor yet relatively low in calories can help ensure lasting weight control and overall wellness. And while that sounds like a daunting task, it doesn't have to be!

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16 Diet-Friendly Healthful Carbs

Looking for boosted energy, mental sharpness, workout efficiency and/or weight control? Adding healthy carbs to your diet (in moderation) could help you achieve those goals. These nutritious carbohydrates contain fiber, which your digestive system works to break down before they can be absorbed.

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5 Tricky Fruits and How to Eat Them

Have you been eating your daily recommended two cups of fruit? If you're like most adults, probably not. This shortfall could be robbing you of significant health benefits, such as improved weight control and a reduced risk for type 2 diabetes.

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18 Paleo Snacks Under 200 Calories

The paleo diet is based on the belief that a diet of wild animals and plants consumed during the Paleolithic era (about 10,000 years ago) is the healthiest way for humans to eat.

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