Food & Nutrition: Culinary Techniques, Diets & Metabolic Health Written by Raquel Villarreal

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.

Mixed slices of health breads stacked. White surface.

4 Ways to Thaw Frozen Bread

Published Oct,06 2011 | By Raquel Villarreal

Multiple defrosting methods can help you enjoy bread that has been frozen like it's fresh out of the oven.

Hake served with asparagus, piece of lemon, baby carrots and hollandaise sauce on a white platter atop an old rustic table

How to Cook Hake Fillet in an Oven

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Raquel Villarreal

Hake can be prepared with a variety of seasonings — from mild to savory or spicy — and when baked in an oven, it will shrink to half its size when done.

List of Foods That Start With X

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Raquel Villarreal

Many foods and dishes that start with an x, for example Xocolatl and Xavier Soup, originate from countries outside of the United States.

Almonds and fruits at the market in Spain.

Are Nuts a Fruit or a Vegetable?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Raquel Villarreal

Nuts are the fruit of its tree, and it can be likened to a legume vegetable due to its high-protein content.

Assortment of baked bread with focus on the sliced loaf.

How to Heat Bread in the Oven

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Raquel Villarreal

A variety of methods to warm up bread in the oven correspond to a variety of bread presentations -- sliced, rolls, whole loaf, etc.

Psari fourni ladolemono, fish baked in foil with lemon, fennel and olive oil

How to Reheat Cooked Fish

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Raquel Villarreal

When warming previously cooked fish, remember to reheat it low and slow to avoid overcooking and strike a good balance between temperature and moisture.