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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What Are the Dangers of Sucrose?

Sucrose is a disaccharide consisting of a mixture of monosaccharides glucose and fructose. In its most common form, sucrose is easily recognizable as table sugar. As with most other forms of sugar, you should consume sucrose in moderation, if at all.

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The Risks of High-Fat Diets

In an effort to lose weight, it’s easy to be tempted by various fad diets. One such variation is the high-fat diet.

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A Meal Plan for Obesity

One-third of U.S. adults are obese, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. While more invasive procedures, such as gastric bypass, have gained popularity, the first step in treating obesity is through diet and exercise.

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