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.

Desserts and Snacks Beverages

What Ingredients Are in Mentos?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Michael Becker

Mentos, the self-proclaimed “FreshMaker,” originated as a hard mint with a chewy center. Over the years, Mentos has evolved to include fruit flavors, sour flavors, sugar-free options and mint gum.

Close-up of a young woman drinking water from a bottle

What Drinks Are Diet and Have Electrolytes?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Michael Becker

Staying hydrated before, during and after a workout is crucial. Water is the best option to replenish your losses from sweat in workouts under 45 minutes. However, workouts exceeding 45 to 60 minutes mean you lose electrolytes as well, according to the American Council on Exercise.