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.

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Could You Be Micronutrient Deficient and Not Know It?

Sure, your diet is full of whole-food sources of [vitamins and minerals](http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1009345-11-nutrients-americans-arent-getting-enough/), but your body might not be getting the full benefits.

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8 Foods You Thought Were Vegan or Vegetarian But Aren't

Without proper planning, it can be challenging to eat a healthy and balanced vegetarian or vegan diet. There are specific nutrients you need to be aware of -- including iron, calcium and vitamins B12 and D -- and you may find yourself reading a lot of nutrition labels to figure out which foods have which nutrients.

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