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.

Cooking and Baking Diet and Nutrition

Can Diabetics Eat Brown Sugar?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Courtney Winston

Although many people associate brown foods with health and nutrition, brown sugar shouldn't be considered a healthy alternative to other sweeteners.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Nutrition Information

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Courtney Winston

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is a national restaurant chain in the United States. Its menu includes a wide variety of protein-heavy main dishes that fit well in the low-carbohydrate diet. It also offers low-fat main dishes and side items to appease those who are trying to eat a more heart-healthy diet.

Dr. Courtney Winston is a registered/licensed dietitian, certified diabetes educator and public health educator. She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her doctoral degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Winston was recognized in 2012 with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Emerging Leader in Dietetics Award for the state of California.