FoodTop 50 Foods for Energy and Performance
You can’t be active or workout without the right fuel for your body. The food you eat makes a huge difference in athletic performance and also for a quick stop at the gym. Foods that contain energy in the form of carbohydrates and protein in addition to certain vitamins, antioxidants and stimulants known to boost performance top the list of 50 foods for physical activity. Here they are: 1. Almonds The key to using almonds to fuel activity lies not only in their caloric density – a useful combination of healthy unsaturated fat, protein and carbohydrates – but also in […]READ MORE
May 2, 2017
Published by FoodTrients
This gluten-free and vegetarian Skillet Caprese Pizza is a treat to eat and a breeze to make. With four servings, it makes for a family-style feast. Ingredients: 1 cup (3 ounces) chickpea flour 1⅔ Tbs. olive oil, divided ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. dried oregano 1 cup water 4 ounces fresh mozzarella 1 cup red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup fresh basil leaves ¼ cup Parmesan cheese Freshly ground black pepper Directions: In a bowl, combine chickpea flour, 2 /3 Tbs. oil, salt, oregano and water; cover. Set aside 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Add remaining […]
May 2, 2017
Published by FoodTrients
In recent years, we have learned that warnings about some dietary fats like butter and coconut oil were misinformed, while the dangers of sugar were underplayed. Among the leading advocates for this reappraisal is Gary Taubes, an investigative journalist who has been reporting on nutrition since the late 1990s. His third book on the topic of diet and health, The Case Against Sugar, is fleshed out with four decades’ worth of research. There is a growing consensus in the medical community that a condition known as “metabolic syndrome” is perhaps the greatest predictor of heart disease and diabetes. Signs of the […]
April 25, 2017
Published by FoodTrients
A rich and sophisticated update on mashed potatoes, with a hint of sweetness from the fennel. Ingredients: 2 Tbs. olive oil or unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 medium fennel bulb, chopped Salt and pepper (to taste) 6 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 1-1/2 pounds) 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces 2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock or broth 2 cups water Olive oil or butter (to taste) Directions: Heat oil or melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onion, fennel, and a little salt and pepper. Cover and […]
April 25, 2017
Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO
Constipation is an unspoken discomfort most people will experience at some point in their lives. It is a symptom, in fact, that appears for many different reasons but is not a disease on its own. Slow transit of stool can be caused by medications, health conditions, a sedentary lifestyle, hydration status, hormonal shifts and certain foods. Constipation strikes women more often than men; they are at 2.5 times more likely to report this symptom. Constipation can be cured or lessened with natural remedies including food and certain types of activity. Constipation can be different for each person but generally means […]
April 25, 2017
Published by FoodTrients
By Jill Weisenberger, RDN, CDE Insulin resistance, which often has no outward symptoms, is a hallmark of both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. When muscle, fat and liver cells ignore insulin’s signals, blood sugar levels rise. Diabetes doesn’t develop overnight: Insulin resistance with normal blood sugar levels is usually the first step. Without lifestyle changes, that often proceeds to prediabetes. That means you have higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes. If blood sugar continues to rise, though, you likely will develop diabetes within 10 years. Eat this: Avocado Not this: Cheese Both […]
April 18, 2017
Published by Life Extension
A study reported on February 28, 2017 in Frontiers in Oncology reveals an association between increased intake of carotenoids and vitamin C and a lower risk of lung cancer. Martine Shareck and colleagues utilized data from a study that involved 1,105 cases of lung cancer and 1,449 subjects without the disease. Subjects were queried concerning the intake of 49 fruits and vegetables during the two years prior to cancer diagnosis or the date of the interview, and responses were analyzed for the intake of alpha carotene, beta carotene, beta cryptoxanthin, lycopene and vitamin C. Among those whose intake of alpha carotene […]
April 18, 2017
Published by Scrubs
So you’ve been tracking your daily caffeine intake, and it has quickly progressed from “a little on the heavy side” to “Oh…my.” However, all those years of averaging less-than-satisfactory sleep has made an extra caffeine kick an integral part of your workday (if you want to see it all the way through, that is). Needless to say, cutting back on caffeine is no easy feat. And if you’re in it for the long haul, it may help to cushion the loss of excess caffeine with a longer-lasting alternative. Here are a few of the options we had in mind: 1. […]
March 29, 2017
Published by Life Extension
After understanding the health benefits of a cup of tea, a study finds that drinking tea can prevent diabetes.
March 29, 2017
Published by FoodTrients
Skillet Chicken with Pesto Cauliflower Rice Hearty and tangy, this one-skillet Chicken with Pesto Cauliflower Rice is an easy recipe to whip up for a family dinner. Its ingredients are grocery staples, and are quick and easy to find. Ingredients • 1 small head cauliflower, stem and florets chopped (about 4 cups) • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves • ½ cup fresh parsley leaves • 1½ Tbs. pine nuts (toasted) • 3 Tbs. olive oil (divided) • 2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese • 2 shallots (peeled and thinly sliced) • 1 clove garlic (finely chopped) • 4 boneless, skinless […]
March 28, 2017
Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg
In the last couple of months, several of my patients have asked me about using raspberries for weight loss. It’s true that ‘raspberry ketones’ has been a popular buzz phrase on television and the Internet as a substance that can, reportedly, actually force your fat cells to shrink and help you lose weight. Raspberries have always been considered a good addition to any weight loss program, as they are high in antioxidants, low in calories and sugar per 4 ounce serving. However, you’d have to eat about 90 lbs of them to get the concentration of raspberry ketones these products offer. After a […]
March 28, 2017
Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO
You may have seen maca popping up in trendy restaurants and wondering if this South American vegetable root may benefit your health. Maca grows wild at high elevations in Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina and has recently gained popularity in U.S. cuisine. A relative of the radish, maca and often appears a brilliant yellow color with an odor similar to butterscotch though it does come in a range of colors from white to black. A member of the Brassica family, maca contains similar health benefits to other cruciferous veggies but is best known for its potential for boosting libido and […]
March 22, 2017
Published by FoodTrients
WASHINGTON – Strawberries remain at the top of the Dirty Dozen™ list of the EWG Shopper’s Guide
March 15, 2017
Published by Life Extension
The January 2017 issue of Experimental Gerontology published the finding of researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles of a protective effect for powdered grape against a decline in brain metabolism in older adults. The results of the investigation suggest that eating grapes might contribute to the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. The study included ten men and women with mild cognitive decline. Participants were given freeze-dried grape powder or a placebo similar in flavor and appearance but lacking beneficial grape polyphenols. The grape powders, which provided the equivalent of three servings of grapes per day, were mixed with water […]