I’ve been trying to be conscious about food waste, considering most Americans throw out 25% of the food they buy. Not a good statistic. A few days ago, I asked my husband to pick up some parsley at the store. When I checked the fridge a couple of days later, I didn’t see any parsley in the spot where we normally keep it, so I picked up some more on my own....
A diet heavy on the salt has long been linked to a heightened risk of hypertension and heart disease. Now, the salt shaker is being pinned for triggering even more ailments: New research suggests that increased salt consumption might explain rising rates of autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) over the past several decades. Three new studies, published in the journal Nature, offer intriguing evidence of the potential link. In one study, researchers at Yale University evaluated mice that were bred to develop MS, and found that the condition of mice fed a high-salt diet progressed significantly faster than those consuming more moderate amounts....
In 2004, Robi Damelin, another Israeli member, realized cooking was an idiom all the women understood. She suggested a potluck, and one of the Palestinian members offered to host it. They all crowded into her kitchen together reheating food and arranging dishes. Pretty soon the dining table was packed, and amazing aromas–lemon, onion, allspice, cumin, and ginger–filled the house. A huge platter heaped with traditional chicken m’sukhan dominated the spread....
Try these three easy recipes featuring this super veggie. Media Platforms Design Team Broccoli-Peanut Salad SERVINGS: 4 ¼ c white wine vinegar 3 Tbsp canola oil 3 Tbsp peanut butter 1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce ½ tsp salt 1 lb broccoli, tops cut into small florets and stems peeled and chopped ¼ c dried cherries, cranberries, or raisins ¼ c roasted peanuts, chopped Whisk together vinegar, oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, and salt in a large bowl....
What?! How’s that possible? For starters, the veggies in these patties are often held together with oil or lard, pretty much eradicating the low-cal benefits of a burger made from beans, carrots, zucchini, or oats instead of beef. Next, these could-be-healthy patties are often deep fried, slathered in creamy sauces, topped with multiple kinds of cheese, and placed on giant carb-bomb buns. MORE: Bar Food Makeover: The Totally Loaded Sweet Potato “A lot of companies also add a ton of salt to these burgers to make them taste better, which means many veggie burgers at the most popular chain and fast-food restaurants have more than 1,000 mg of sodium—nearly half of the daily recommended allowance,” says Sharon Palmer, a registered dietitian nutritionist and the author of Plant-Powered for Life....
Many of us know saturated fats as “bad” fats, but new research has led experts to question whether they are linked to heart disease, as previously thought. And one study even found that certain saturated fats can be metabolized by your body faster than others, which means they are rarely stored as flab. Try: 1 tablespoon butter (salted) (12 g fat, 102 cal) 1 tablespoon coconut oil (14 g fat, 117 cal) 8 ounces reduced-fat milk (2 percent) (5 g fat, 122 cal) 3 ounces cooked ground beef, 85 percent lean (13 g fat, 212 cal) If a fat is solid at room temp, it’s likely saturated....
After tracking the health outcomes of more than 32,000 women for up to 10 years, the Swedish study team linked a single weekly portion of a fatty fish like salmon to a 52% drop in rheumatoid arthritis risk. Study participants who consumed at least 4 weekly servings of a leaner fish enjoyed similar benefits, the research published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases shows. Here’s why: Fish contain large amounts of long-chain, omega-3 fatty acids (a....
To test her theory that improperly chosen sneakers might be a culprit in chronic foot pain for runners, she piloted a first-of-its-kind study yesterday at the Bank of America Marathon in Chicago. She and her team surveyed athletes with foot and ankle injuries onsite during and after the marathon, and their findings—which we’ll report on as soon as we get them—could be a boon for walkers and runners everywhere. This is the first time that researchers have studied the general (athletic) population—as opposed to people already afflicted with foot problems, such as diabetics, the elderly, and people with gout....
Start by plumping the area with a rich moisturizer. Then, apply a creamy liquid foundation into folds and the surrounding skin–this helps smooth skin and disguise shadows. Look for one that’s moisturizing to help maintain the “filling” effect. Try: Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Cream Foundation ($10; drugstores), Clinique Superfit Makeup ($20;clinique.combobbibrowncosmetics.com ) or Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturizing Foundation ($45; ). Avoid powdering, which will soak up softening oils and make folds more noticeable....
In lab tests, rats with induced colon cancer tumors were either fed a diet with or without approximately 30 grams of fresh spinach a day for a year. The results? The rats fed the spinach diet had almost half as many tumors as they did at the beginning of the year. Meanwhile, the rats on the regular diets had more tumors. Foods To Get You Through A Flight How does it work?...
The research: The study team, made up of members from several US colleges, recorded urine BPA levels among 24 adults both before and after the participants spent 2 hours printing and handling thermal receipts. BPA levels jumped from an average of 1.8 micrograms per liter (µg/L) before handling to 5.8 µg/L a few hours later. BPA levels peaked 8 hours after the experiment at 11.1 µg/L. What it means: BPA, which is also found in plastics and canned food containers, has been linked to higher rates of asthma, heart disease, obesity, and cancer—although studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health and the FDA have not revealed enough conclusive evidence to ban BPA’s use....
The research: In the first study, researchers from UCLA analyzed data collected on 3,659 men (over 55) and women (over 65) between 1988 and 1994. Using measurements of muscle mass obtained by running a small electric current through the body to differentiate between fat and muscle tissues, they compared muscle mass with mortality rates (from a 2004 follow-up survey). The findings: The mortality risk of people with the most muscle mass was 20% lower than those with the least....
Massage therapists Massage therapists use touch to ease tension and relieve the aches and pains that come from stress, injury, and physical exertion as well as chronic conditions including fibromyalgia. You want to find a practitioner who is licensed in your state and has been certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work. There are many styles of body work—from widely offered massage varieties, like Swedish and Shiatsu, to more specialized practices, like Reiki—and you may need to experiment with the different modalities until you find the treatment that works for you....
Watch this video to follow along with the 10-minute sequence. Descriptions of each pose follow below. (Discover how the Easy Yoga video fitness plan can help you lose weight). Mountain Pose Strengthens: core, thighsLengthens: torso, spine Start in Mountain Pose, legs and feet together, heels slightly apart, and arms at sides with palms facing forward. Keeping spine long and shoulders rolled back and away from ears, spread toes and press all 4 corners of each foot into mat....
Your gray matter shrinks Neurons start diminishing in number and size, slightly reducing brain volume and your ability to recall details and facts with the quickness of your youth. Tangles and plaques destroy cells Tangles are fibers that develop inside neurons; plaques are a buildup of sticky proteins between neurons—both are thought to knot up and kill nerve cells. Having some tangles and plaques is normal, but developing too many is associated with Alzheimer’s disease....
Most cellulite “cures,” doctors and scientists agree, have been ineffective, to put it charitably. Recent research into the structure of skin confirms that cellulite is not the result of toxic buildup or inflammation, as is often touted by marketers. Instead, cellulite is the product of anatomy, genes, and hormones. The solution, therefore, is to alter what Mother Nature gave you—at least temporarily. There is no permanent cure, no magic cellulite-squelching cream or surgery, but there are advances: A drug delivery system is being put to a cosmetic purpose; wrinkle-reducing, skin-tightening lights and lasers are being turned from the face to the lower body; deep dimples are being filled; and in Europe, an injectable fat melter is being studied....
[sidebar]The research proves it. In a study at the State University of New York at Buffalo, women asked to solve a math equation with their dogs nearby experienced less stress than women who worked near a human pal. “When you interact with a friendly animal, your blood pressure lowers and your muscles relax,” explains Stanley Coren, PhD, a psychology professor and neuropsychological researcher at the University of British Columbia who has published nine books on the connection between people and animals....
Winding back bows and flinging arrows burns roughly 140 calories in a half hour, which is the equivalent to walking at a brisk 3.5 mph pace. And while shooting 70 meters into the distance may be what’s required of Olympians like Jennifer Nichols (pictured), the target is much closer for the rest of us, at about 18 meters. Plus, this low-intensity sport builds muscle while being accessible to people of all ages and abilities, explains Teresa Iaconi, spokesperson for USA Archery, which has seen a 20% membership increase just this year....
Researchers analyzed more than 30 years of data on breast cancer patients, both female and male (who represent just 1% of all breast cancers) in order to determine the 5- and 10-year survival rates for each sex. Their results were published in the Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology. In all situations, the male breast cancer survival rates were consistently 10% or more below that of female breast cancer patients. “Historically, stage by stage, the process of diagnosing male breast cancer is the same as in females,” explains Jame Abraham, MD, director of the breast oncology program at Cleveland Clinic (and who isn’t affiliated with the study....
