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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Dosage of Ashwagandha Capsules

Ashwagandha, a popular herb in Ayurvedic medicine, has a long history of use as an adaptogen -- a substance believed to improve the body’s defenses against physical and mental stress.

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Folic Acid Recommendations for 50-Year-Old Women

Folic acid is the synthetic form of the B-vitamin folate. Folate naturally occurs in a variety of foods but your body absorbs folic acid better, reports the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

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Benefits & Risks of Vitamin B-6 for Fertility

The vitamins, minerals and other substances found in the foods you eat serve a variety of important purposes in the body. When it comes to infertility, whether it affects the man or the woman, deficiencies in nutrients linked to reproductive health could result in difficulty conceiving a child.

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The Recommended Caloric Intake for Women at Age 35

The foods you eat contain a certain amount of calories -- units of energy your body draws for fuel. Your body needs calories not only for physical activity, but also to carry out its various functions such as digestion and breathing.

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Diet & Nutrition After Thyroidectomy

Hyperthyroidism and cancerous or non-cancerous tumors of the thyroid gland often require a thyroidectomy or removal of the gland. Because of its location at the base of the neck, this surgery can affect what you can eat during the healing process.

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The Low Histamine Diet

Many types of foods contain the chemical histamine, which can trigger an allergic reaction. While most people can process it without incident, those with sensitivity to histamine may experience a number of unpleasant symptoms.

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What Are the Benefits of N-Acetyl-Cysteine?

The amino acid N-acetyl-cysteine, or NAC, has powerful antioxidant properties. It is a slightly modified version of N-acetyl-L-cysteine and appears to offer the most optimal form of this antioxidant. Antioxidants help prevent inflammation and cell damage, making it potentially useful for a number of conditions.

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