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MSG: Does Chinese Restaurant Syndrome Exist?

MSG – is not the culprit in “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome” and is an important ingredient in foods, and our biochemistry. Despite concerns raised by early reports, decades of research have failed to demonstrate a clear and consistent relationship between MSG ingestion and the development of health conditions.

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Turkey Sous Vide – 90 Second Video

Tired of dry turkey? Check out this 90-second video showing Turkey Sous Vide. The way to make a perfect turkey every time. Perfect holiday meal.

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Myth: Doctors Aren’t Taught Much Nutrition

There is a common myth that physicians are not taught much nutrition in medical school. Often this is stated by people who have never been to medical school, and where they received their information- who knows.

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Scrambled Eggs via Chef Gordon Ramsay

Making the perfect scrambled eggs is an art that is required of any who wish to learn the basics of cooking. Gordon Ramsay has prospective chefs make him scrambled eggs, just to see if they do it right. Well, here is how to do it- along with a video from the man himself.

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Rack of Lamb – With Dijon

Probably one of the most elegant meals you can make- but here is the secret – it is easy to make, and you will enjoy it. See the video recipe here

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Breakfast Myths

Breakfast is not the most important meal of the day. Breakfast doesn’t jump-start your metabolism. If you just want a cup of coffee for breakfast- that is just fine.

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In Search of the Perfect Chicken

Making the perfect chicken isn’t easy. But there are ways to do it. Here we go through a bit of the trials and tribulations of making the perfect chicken- with a great skin and moist meat. Learning from the kitchens of great restaurants like Tarbell’s, Zuni Cafe, Ad Hoc, and Michael Mina – we continue to perfect our perfect chicken recipe.

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Fast Food and Chain Restaurants- Can’t Afford Them

Cooking at home is less expensive – less for food costs, less for calories, less for sodium.  Eating out at chain restaurants often have more calories than even fast food places

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Gluten- a Short Course: When and How to Choose It

Many people today are talking about diets that are “gluten-free.” Restaurants are offering “gluten-free” menus. There are websites, chiropractors, and others proclaiming that going on a gluten-free diet will provide improved health. But lets be clear- unless you have an allergy to gluten, removing gluten from your diet will not provide better health.

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