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.

Diet and Nutrition Fruits and Vegetables Breads and Breakfasts Desserts and Snacks Beverages Eggs and Dairy Main Dishes Cooking and Baking
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What Is Healthy to Drink Other Than Water?

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Bridget Coila

Water is the healthiest beverage for use as your everyday go-to drink, but it can get boring to drink only water all the time. Fortunately plenty of other healthy drinks are out there to have on occasion, so you needn't resort to unhealthy sodas or overpriced energy drinks to quench your thirst.

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Can You Eat Mixed Nuts While Pregnant?

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Bridget Coila

Pregnant women need to eat a healthy and balanced diet with plenty of protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats. Because all of the nutrients a developing fetus receives comes directly from mom's diet, mothers-to-be should avoid eating foods that contain lots of calories and little nutritional value.

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Are There Any Side Effects From Drinking Too Much Milk?

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Bridget Coila

Downing a few glasses of milk a day is an easy way to get your recommended three cups of dairy a day, but it is possible to overdo it. From weight gain to stomach upset, the side effects of milk are varied, and some people never experience any problems even if they drink milk with every meal.

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