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.

Low GI Breakfast Ideas

Low glycemic index breakfasts are metabolized more slowly and allow you to stay full longer. According to the "Journal of Nutrition," some studies show hunger returns more slowly after a low glycemic index meal. The glycemic index is a ranking of foods based on how high blood sugar rises after eating each food.

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Foods That Help Healing After Knee Surgery

Consuming the correct types of foods before and after surgery is important for timely wound healing. According to the National Institutes of Health, there are two nutrients involved directly with wound healing, zinc and vitamin C. Adequate amounts of zinc are needed for the immune system to function properly.

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