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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Does Sodium Affect Your Skin?

Sodium is an important nutrient in the diet. However, the modern American diet contains excessive amounts of salt, which can affect many different parts of the body. For example, eating too much sodium in your diet can cause negative effects on the skin that can make you not look and feel your best.

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Water Consumption & Oily Skin

Proper water consumption affects many different aspects of health and wellness, including how well the body can maintain and regulate oil production in the skin, according to the UCLA Student Nutrition Awareness Campaign.

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The Benefits of Spirulina for the Skin

Spirulina is a type of oceanic algae that contains a wide array of nutrients. Known as one of the "super foods," spirulina can provide your body with many different health benefits.

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No Sugar Added Organic Jams & Jellies

When you buy jams and jellies from a grocery store or supermarket, you may notice that certain brands are sugar-free or organic. Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania suggest that jams and jellies that are organic and sugar-free can be better for you than their standard counterparts.

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Which Is Healthier: Clear or Dark Soda?

When you decide to purchase soda, it is important to know that not all types of soda are created equal. For example, soda that is dark in color is comprised of different substances than clear soda, and can affect the body differently.

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