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.

Diet and Nutrition Breads and Breakfasts

Sugar Content in Brown Rice Vs. Wheat Bread

Published May,07 2012 | By Leslie Truex

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's minimum daily recommended consumption of grain for adults is 6 to 8 ounces with at least 3 to 4 ounces coming from whole grains. Whole grains provide important nutrients and reduce the risk of many ailments, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Balanced Weekly Meal Plan

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Leslie Truex

A balanced diet can control weight and ensure that your body is getting the nutrients it needs to function properly and stay healthy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends a diet that includes lean proteins, low-fat dairy products, whole grains and fruits and vegetables.

Leslie Truex has been telecommuting and freelancing since 1994. She wrote the "The Work-At-Home Success Bible" and is a career/business and writing instructor at Piedmont Virginia Community College. Truex has a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Willamette University and a Master of Social Work from California State University-Sacramento. She has been an Aerobics and Fitness Association of America certified fitness instructor since 2001.