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.

K symbol 19 material for Potassium chemical element

Is a Potassium Level of 5.7 Life Threatening?

While not quite life threatening, a serum potassium level of 5.7 milliequivalents per liter is both abnormally high and dangerous. It's also an indication that for some reason, your potassium is trending upward. If you don't seek treatment to find out why, your potassium level could surpass 6.

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The Effects of Saw Palmetto on Women With too Much Androgens

Evidence has long suggested that the herb saw palmetto is an effective alternative treatment for the management of benign prostatic hypertrophy, or enlarged prostate, in men. However, you may have read about the potentially positive health benefits of saw palmetto for women.

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How to Cook Sirloin Steak in an Oven

You may prefer to prepare premium steaks, such as sirloin steaks, by grilling them. However, if the weather does not cooperate, you can still cook delicious sirloin steaks in the oven. All you need is an oven-safe skillet and a few minutes.

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How to Safely Cook Pork Sausage

Raw pork can contain several bacteria and parasites, and raw pork sausage is no exception. When preparing pork sausage, take special care to avoid exposing yourself and your family to bacteria such as salmonella and staphylococcus aureus, and to a particular parasite known as trichinella spiralis.

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Pork Roast

How to Cook a Boneless Pork Roast in a Crockpot

Slow-cooker dinners are practical and easy for people who are on the run. And crockpot pork roast is no exception. You can slow cook a boneless pork roast by itself, or you can dress it up by adding your favorite herbs and spices.

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