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.

Homemade Chunky Peanut Butter Sandwich

What Is a Healthy Serving Size of Peanut Butter?

Peanut butter is an excellent source of monounsaturated fats, which help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. It also contains protein and fiber, and tastes delicious spread onto apple slices or whole-wheat toast.

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Green tea (camellia) leaves makro

The Health Benefits of Gunpowder Green Tea

Like other green teas, the gunpowder variety is associated with a number of important health benefits. Consumed plain, green tea also provides zero-calorie refreshment, making it a friendly choice if you're watching your waistline.

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sushi rolls  on black plate and chopsticks

Calories in a Tuna Avocado Roll

At the sushi bar, a tuna-avocado roll is a tasty and sensible choice. It has less than half the calories of some of the heavier options, such as the shrimp tempura roll, and it contains protein to help you feel full.

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Tomatoes in a bamboo basket

Calories in a Cheese & Tomato Sandwich

A cheese and tomato sandwich makes a healthy lunch option, especially when paired with a side salad. For optimal nutrition, make your sandwich with whole-grain bread, which has more fiber and other nutrients than refined white versions.

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gin-tonic

How Many Calories Are in Gin & Diet Tonic?

Compared to other mixed drinks, gin and diet tonic is a sensible option if you're watching your caloric intake. Still, alcoholic beverages are best consumed in moderation, especially if you're watching your weight. The calories are "empty,"

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Popcorn

How Many Calories Are in One Bag of Microwave Popcorn?

With no added ingredients, popcorn is a low-calorie food that's high in volume to fill you up without compromising your diet. The calorie count rises, however, when oils and butter flavorings are added, as with standard microwave popcorn.

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Young woman taking time out

How Many Calories Does My Body Need to Survive at Rest?

Even with no physical activity, your body burns calories to fuel normal functions such as breathing and pumping blood. The number of calories you burn in a day of total rest is called your resting metabolic rate, or RMR, and you can estimate it using a mathematical formula.

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shot glasses of vodka on the bar counter

Pinnacle Vodka Calories

Regular Pinnacle vodka has about the same number of calories as any other 80-proof vodka brand. But Pinnacle is known for its cornucopia of sweet and fruity products, and these flavored vodkas tend to have more calories than the plain variety.

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green marinated olives in bowl on a wooden table

Calories in a Green Olive

Eating just one green olive will hardly bust your diet, as each piece of the brined fruit contains only 4 calories, according to the USDA National Nutrient Database. This is just an average, however, and large olives will have more calories.

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Senior couple sharing drink in cinema, close-up

Heart Rate & Soda

If you notice your heartbeat quicken after drinking a can of cola, it may not be your imagination. Some soft drinks contain caffeine, which is a natural stimulant that can affect your heart rate.

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Thai iced tea on table with fried wontons

Thai Iced Tea Nutritional Facts

Iced tea may seem like a healthy lunchtime companion, but the Thai version is sweet and creamy, making it more suitable as a dessert than a meal-side beverage.

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GREY GOOSE Vodka Hosts Pre-Webby Awards Sunset Cocktails At The Top Of the Standard

The Calories in Grey Goose Vodka

When it comes to calories, the brand of vodka you drink matters much less than the alcohol content. Grey Goose, like the vast majority of vodkas, is 80 proof, meaning it contains 40 percent alcohol. The few brands that are 94 or 100 proof have more calories.

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Glasses of red wine, close-up

Calories & Sodium in Wine

The calorie and sodium content of wine varies by type, but wine is typically a low-sodium beverage. That said, the calories in wine can add up quickly after a few drinks, which is one reason why moderate consumption is recommended.

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Masala chai or Indian tea with spices

How Many Calories Does Chai Tea Have?

If you love the spicy, aromatic flavors of chai tea, there's no need to choose between your beverage and your diet. Like most brewed teas, plain chai is a calorie-free drink. However, chai is often served as latte, with added sweeteners as well as milk or soy milk.

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Homemade Banana Muffins

Banana Muffin Calories

Although the calorie content of a banana muffin varies depending on the brand, size and ingredients, a medium homemade muffin may contain about 220 calories. The calorie count rises, however, with added ingredients such as nuts, chocolate chips and icing.

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Bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese

Calories in a Bagel With Cream Cheese & Lox

For a classic New York breakfast, a bagel with lox and cream cheese is tough to beat. This dish is fairly high in calories, but you can reduce the number of calories by using a smaller bagel and low-fat cream cheese.

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