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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Nutritional Analysis of Vegetable Samosa

Cuisine from the Indian subcontinent makes liberal use of some of the most flavorful and exotic spices in the world, resulting in dishes that are fragrant and delicious.

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Nutritional Value of Buttered Toast

There are few comfort foods more soothing than a hot slice of buttered toast, which can liven up any breakfast or simply serve as a snack at any time during the day. Not all types of toast are nutritionally similar, however.

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The Disadvantages of Bananas

While any type of fruit can serve as an important component in a healthy diet, some fruits are more beneficial than others. Bananas offer plenty of positive nutritional value per serving, but their relatively high calorie and sugar amounts mean that it might be best to enjoy them in moderation.

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Nutritional Values of Greek Yogurt Vs. Sour Cream

Greek yogurt and sour cream have similarities in both taste and texture. Greek yogurt has very little whey, the watery component that is present in most thinner yogurts, so it’s just as thick as sour cream. If you compare equal portions, they're both good sources of protein, calcium and vitamin B-12.

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How Fattening is Curry?

Curry is a staple part of the cuisine throughout East Asia, and its popularity has also stretched into Western countries. Although there’s no standard definition for what makes up a “curry,” dish, it generally includes meat or vegetables and has a spiced sauce that may feature turmeric, cumin or coriander powder.

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What Effect Does Skipping Meals Have on the Body?

It’s rare to encounter someone who has never skipped a meal. Some people skip regularly, thinking that if they eat fewer meals, they’ll take in fewer total calories and lose weight more successfully. Others simply have no food available or no time to eat when they’re hungry.

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What if a Person Eats Too Many Vegetables?

Most Americans eat less than half of the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables, according to 2012 market research data cited by "USA Today." The recommended daily minimum for a 2,000-calorie diet is 2 1/2 cups of veggies, but what happens if you eat more?

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The Advantages of Not Eating Meat

Although you may not be able to imagine giving up bacon or cheeseburgers, switching over to a plant-based diet can have health and nutritional advantages.

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Protein Powder & Constipation

Protein powders have a number of potentially beneficial side effects, ranging from producing feelings of satiation to encouraging lean muscle gain. However, the powders also have their downsides.

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Protein in Cold Cuts

Meat of any kind is one of the richest protein sources you can find, and even thinly sliced cold cuts provide a healthy dose with every serving.

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Cheese & Cracker Diet

Changing your diet to limit or completely exclude most foods isn’t a healthy or balanced way to lose weight, even if you enjoy what you’re eating.

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Homemade Post Workout Drinks

The basics of good nutrition are the same for active people as they are for sedentary people -- eat more fruits and vegetables but less meat and dairy, choose whole grains over refined varieties and limit your intake of sugar, sodium, fat and processed foods.

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Fresh Fruit Salad Nutrition

It’s common knowledge that fresh fruits are good for you, but the nutritional information about those fruits isn’t as widely available.

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Protein Powder Pros & Cons

By delivering an isolated form of a nutrient, protein powder has plenty of potential advantages. In addition to being convenient and shelf-stable, it has been shown to help with weight loss and lean muscle gain.

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Importance of Being Healthy

Eating healthy foods and exercising regularly are challenges for almost everyone. It's tough to find the time and motivation to devote to a healthy diet and workout routine, and to balance those factors with other activities.

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Healthy Diet for a Teenage Boy

Teens are in a stage of rapid growth and development, which means they can use significantly more calories and nutrients than adults or younger children.

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