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.

Stuffed with avocado

How to Cook an Unripe Avocado

An unripe avocado has a somewhat bitter taste and a hard, firm texture that most find unpleasant, but there are a few ways to salvage an unripe avocado by cooking it, which will help to soften the flesh.

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Venison stew

How to Bake Venison Chops

While some consider venison chops to be a bit too gamey, many people enjoy the rich, bold taste of venison, especially when properly prepared.

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Tofu cubes on plate

Benefits of Fermented Soy

Most common in Asian food and diets, fermented soy products like miso, soy sauce, tempeh, natto, fermented soymilk and fermented tofu have been put under the proverbial microscope in recent years and studied for potential health benefits.

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Apple cider vinegar

Uses of Raw Unfiltered Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is commonly used as a natural treatment for many different skin conditions and ailments. However, it is important to note that raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar has the most health benefits because it is the most potent, according to Paul C. Bragg, author of "

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How to Roast a Whole Salmon Fillet

Roasted salmon is a classic, simple dish that can be cooked for a large group or for a single person with little change in preparation methods.

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Raw beef meat Ribeye Steak with herbs and spices

How to Marinate a Steak in Kosher Salt

Marinating a steak in kosher salt before cooking it helps to get salt further into a piece of meat, providing consistent flavor throughout, instead of on just the outer portion. Marinating meat in kosher salt also helps to draw water out of steak, which can them be removed, resulting in more flavorful piece of meat.

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How to Cook Pork Chops in a Microwave

A classic American main course, pork chops are commonly served with fresh vegetables, a variety of different potato dishes and with a topping of applesauce.

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How to Bake a Pork Loin Fillet

Pork loin is a high-quality cut of pork, usually ranging between 1 and 4 lbs. While there are numerous ways to cook a pork loin fillet, including grilling and braising, simply baking the meat allows the natural flavors of the pork to come through.

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Blackened Tilapia

How to Prepare Tilapia on the Grill

Tilapia is a soft, white fish with a delicate, light taste that will assume the flavor of any herbs and spices used to season it, as well as any marinades used beforehand. Tilapia is widely available in frozen form in many different venues, and can commonly be found fresh in fish markets and in some grocery stores.

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fresh purple yams in wooden box

How to Bake Purple Yams

Purple yams are prevalent in many Asian cultures, and they are regularly turned into pastes or cooked and eaten whole for their sweet, delicate flavor. Purple yams are becoming widely available in the United States, and they can be cooked in much the same way as the more traditional yam or sweet potato.

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Soaked and scattered beans on white

How to Make Great Northern Beans

Great northern beans are a type of white bean that is available year-round in dried form in most markets and grocery stores. Great northern beans have a delicate flavor and are commonly used in soups and stews.

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How to Boil White Corn

White corn, commonly referred to as sweet corn, is in season in the United States between May and October. While grilled corn is also fairly common, boiling is the most common preparation for white corn, as it preserves the cornโ€™s natural flavor.

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How to Bake a Center-Cut Boneless Pork Chop

A center-cut boneless pork chop is a high-quality, flavorful cut of meat that often demands a high price in comparison with other cuts. While grilling may be the most common method for cooking this cut of meat, baking the meat can help to keep it from drying out and becoming tough during the cooking process.

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How to Cook Veal in the Oven

You can prepare veal shanks and cutlets, the two most common cuts of veal, in many ways, including grilling, pan-frying and broiling. But few preparations are simpler than baking veal in the oven. Baking veal in the oven also helps to preserve the meat's natural flavor without altering the texture.

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How to Bake Walleye Filets

Walleye is a freshwater fish commonly found in the United States and Canada. Similar in flavor to perch, walleye has a clean, relatively light taste, especially for a freshwater fish. Pair walleye fillets with roasted white potatoes and an arugula or wild lettuce salad for a healthy, well-balanced meal.

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Turkey Leg with Slaw Side

How to Bake a Turkey Leg

Turkey legs are commonly neglected in favor of breasts and thighs as a main course. However, turkey legs contain very flavorful meat and can be easily cooked with few spices and seasonings. Even better, the fat inherent in dark meat results in the roasted meat being both tender and moist.

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Cooked on steam grenadier fish with sea salt

How to Cook Blue Grenadier Fish

Blue grenadier fish, also known as hoki, blue hake or whiptail fish, is a saltwater fish commonly caught in New Zealand. The meat is white in color, and is fairly soft when compared with other, more common fish like salmon and tuna.

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Grilled rack of lamb with vegetables

How to Cook Lamb Ribs

Though lamb ribs can be cooked in a variety of different ways, experimentation is key in order to find out which method you prefer. Baking lamb ribs allows their natural flavor to be more prevalent in the final product, while broiling and grilling bring out more intense, smoky flavors because of the high heat.

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How to Cook an Aitchbone Cut of Beef

Aitchbone is a cut of beef taken from the rump area of the cow, and it includes an almost wishbone-shaped bone through the piece of meat. Aitchbone beef isnโ€™t quite as tender or well marbled as sirloin or round roast, but the lean meat is flavorful, and better for you because it contains less fat.

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