Global Cuisines: Regional Diets, Traditional Staples & Prep

Exploring global flavors involves analyzing the nutritional profiles of island diets, Thai staples, and East Asian dietary frameworks.

Indian Curry Dishes

10 Ways to Eat Healthy at Indian Restaurants

Like other ethnic cuisines, Indian food can be heavy on the calories if you don’t order wisely. Learn more about the basics of this cuisine to pick an Indian restaurant dish that won’t destroy your diet.

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Sushi

What Are the Benefits of Sushi?

Packed with fresh fish, crunchy vegetables and fiber-filled rice, sushi can be a nutrient-packed, healthy meal. One wrong step, however, can add an abundance of fat, calories or sodium. Learn the ins and outs of what makes a healthy sushi roll to ensure that your Japanese meal stays on the right path.

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Cheese quesadillas on lettuce

Cheese Quesadilla Nutrition

With just three required ingredients -- a tortilla, cheese and a little oil -- a quesadilla makes for a simple, inexpensive meal. It’s not necessarily a healthy option, however, given that it's loaded with cheese.

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African couple eating takeout food

Nutrition in Chinese Takeout

Traditional Chinese cuisine is rife with fresh vegetables, lean proteins and aromatic herbs, but when you order takeout in America, you’re also likely to get an excess of sodium, plenty of fat and oversized portions.

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