Who doesn’t love fried rice? The problem is that when you order the dish in restaurants, it’s usually made with white rice and can be loaded with fat and sodium. So I decided to perform a recipe resuscitation and make a healthier version of this Chinese restaurant staple. MORE: Should You Be Drinking Quinoa Instead of Eating It? Day-old quinoa works best in this dish because the grains will be slightly dried out....
What are they adding to pull this off? Hostess is mum on their new recipe, saying only that they’ll achieve longevity by shipping some of their cakes frozen—but that practice is something they did in the past anyway. Steve Ettlinger, a New-York based writer and the author of Twinkie, Deconstructed, thinks it isn’t the recipe that’s changed, but rather, the packaging. He points to an article he wrote for The Atlantic, which explains how a packaging redesign could be what’s keeping the cakes moister longer....
In the new study published in the Journal of Organic Systems, Australian and U.S. researchers found pigs fed genetically engineered feed were much more likely to suffer from severe stomach inflammation and heavier uteri, a condition that could signal endometrial cancer, endometriosis, abnormal thickening, or gynecological polyps, all things that could affect fertility. “Clearly, issues are raised in this pig study that need to be followed up, especially since in the U....
Jawbone compiled data from hundreds of thousands of people using UP, a wristband that monitors personal stats on sleep, activity, and eats. Their findings? Those lagging in shut-eye include residents in New York and Los Angeles, who have to deal with long commutes that force them to wake up earlier. Sleep winners include the outdoorsy population of Colorado, who clock al fresco exercise that helps them sleep better, and bookworms in Arizona, Maine, and Washington who go to bed and wake up earlier....
Makes 24 bars Crust ½ lb organic unsalted butter, room temperature ½ c organic sugar 2 c almond flour ¼ tsp sea salt Filling 6 lg eggs, room temperature 3 c organic sugar 2 Tbsp lemon zest 1 c fresh lemon juice 1 c coconut flour 2 Tbsp confectioners’ sugar, for dusting Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil the bottom and sides of a 9" x 13" pan.2. Make the crust: In small bowl, combine the butter, sugar, almond flour, and salt and mix until smooth....
The same pick-me-up that powers you through an afternoon meeting could be setting your body up for some serious health problems. In fact, a brand new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration outlines a drastic climb in energy-drink-related emergency room visits. Unfortunately, lots of us are still drinking them: Energy drink bottles and shots line grocery store shelves across the country, and these beverages have become a billion-dollar industry in the United States....
But here goes: while all legumes are nutritious, the tiny garbanzo is a class-leading bean. A cup of canned garbanzos (a.k.a. chickpeas) provides 18 grams of protein, including every amino acid necessary for muscle growth, says Rebecca Scritchfield, RD, a dietitian in Washington, DC. MORE: This Might Be the Best Bacon You’ll Ever Taste Want more bean-efits? Researchers in Canada found that people who regularly consume garbanzos have healthier cholesterol levels than those who don’t....
Many food manufacturers—even some makers of commercial organic foods—are adding “carrageenan” to foods like yogurt, chocolate, soymilk, and even ice cream to give the foods a thicker consistency and to make low-fat versions taste fuller. Derived from red seaweed, it’s often added to beverages to keep their ingredients from separating; you’ll find it in many nutritional shakes, milk products, and milk replacements. The ingredient even crops up in certain frozen dinners, soups, and commercial broth products....
[block:bean=bestowed-ec-stepupsnack] 1. Cold Brew Iced black coffee will always be a super-safe, 5-calorie bet. But if you’re thirsty for something more exciting or can’t stomach your coffee straight-up, order cold brew (also just 5 calories). The stuff is smoother and more flavorful then iced coffee, so you’ll be less tempted to junk it up with milk and sugar. MORE: Is Nitro Coffee the New Cold Brew? 2. Classic Whole-Grain Oatmeal Order this on-the-go breakfast, and you’re in control of what goes on top....
As if psoriasis isn’t bad enough: One in five people with psoriasis go on to develop joint problems known as psoriatic arthritis. Now researchers are figuring out that the root of psoriatic arthritis may be more than skin deep—in fact, it may reside within the gut. People with psoriatic arthritis have lower levels and less diversity of certain intestinal bacteria compared to people without the disease, reports a recent study in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology....
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Precautions are especially important now, but not because the flock of birds looks sick or particularly unhappy. New government rules have forced farmers like Kees Koolen to cut their use of antibiotics, which for decades has served as a cheap and easy way to keep birds healthy and plump for their short, 6-week lives. Koolen, a 55-year-old with a round face, ruddy cheeks, and pale blue eyes, has been raising meat birds, or “broilers,” for 30 years, and he wasn’t keen on the idea of giving up his wonder drugs....
When it comes to losing weight, your own mind can be your biggest enemy, whether it’s talking yourself out of a workout or throwing a mental tantrum when your skinny coworker indulges in yet another handful of the office M&Ms (Where is she putting them?? I mean, seriously. Where?!?). As hard as it can seem, changing your inner dialogue is vital to hitting your goals—and it takes a lot of the stress and drama out of the journey....
Yah, you brush your teeth because mom (and your dentist) always told you to. Not to mention that plaque, coffee stains and evidence of a midday chocolate break aren’t exactly attractive. Too bad there’s a downside to that minty-fresh feeling: Some toothpaste can actually eat away at the enamel of your teeth. That’s why researchers in Germany developed a new method to test toothpastes for their levels of abrasiveness. While the existing approach relies on what’s called a radioactive abrasion value (RDA value)—which uses machines to continuously brush radioactive dentin samples, then assesses the damage—some experts say the method is flawed because it’s time consuming and often yields inconsistent results....
“Chicken and fruit wrap” For lunch, I fill a whole wheat tortilla with a mix of grilled chicken, mayo, diced celery, black pepper, and nectarine, apple, and peach pieces. –Allana Goodwin, chef/instructor, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Miami “Salmon pinwheels” Stir dill into cream cheese, then slather it over a flour tortilla. Layer with strips of smoked salmon, roll it up, and chill until you’re ready to serve....
