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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Can Taking Iron & Vitamin B-12 Hurt Me?

Iron and vitamin B12 are essential nutrients. They help with oxygen delivery to cells, increase immunity and improve energy and strength. Deficiencies can lead to a number of problems and might require you to take supplements. Taking supplements if you have a deficiency won’t hurt you.

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The Disadvantages of Canned Foods

Canned goods are a good option if you’re buying fruits or vegetables that are not in season, and it’s sometimes cheaper to buy them canned, anyway. Canned foods also are more convenient than frozen, especially for storage and transportation.

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The Best Ways to Cook Portobello Mushrooms

Portobello mushrooms are one of the largest edible mushrooms. Plump, these edible fungi have an earthy smell and taste. Although you can slice or chop Portobello mushrooms just like any other mushroom, they are actually better when cooked whole because they retain their own meaty flavor.

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