Q. How is the number of calories determined in a portion of food?
Q. How is the number of calories determined in a portion of food?
Q. What are the nutritional differences between raw and roasted nuts?
Q. What are the nutritional differences between raw and roasted nuts?
Quinoa Tabbouleh with Broccoli
Quinoa replaces the bulgur wheat traditionally used in this Mediterranean dish. This naturally gluten-free recipe provides complete plant protein.
The Facts about Gluten-Free Eating
The gluten-free foods market has exploded in the past decade. It is important for people following or considering a gluten-free diet to know the facts.
Meeting Varied Dietary Needs
When gathering together for a holiday, or any other group event, people may bring different dietary needs to the table. In addition to varying taste preferences, individuals may have dietary restrictions for medical, religious, or even moral reasons, or they could be following a particular plan they believe will support health or weight loss. Before undertaking preparing food for a group, it can be helpful to have a basic understanding of some of the most common dietary restrictions.
Q. Are plant-based milks equivalent to dairy? How do I know what to choose?
Q. Are plant-based milks equivalent to dairy? How do I know what to choose?
Q. What is maple water, and is it a healthy beverage choice?
Q. What is maple water, and is it a healthy beverage choice?
Bananas Beat Sports Drinks
A study published in 2012 found that competitive cyclists performed better on long rides if they consumed either a banana (plus water) or a sports drink, compared to water alone. Now a follow-up study, recently published in the journal PLOS One, concluded that bananas are even better than sports drinks at helping these athletes recover from extreme exertion.
Cravings Can Lead to Higher Spending on Junk Food
A recent study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America suggests that cravings for junk foods not only can undermine good dietary intentions, but also may increase spending on unhealthy choices.
Mediterranean Diet Associated with Lower Alzheimers Risk
Adhering to a Mediterranean-style eating pattern may protect the aging brain from Alzheimers disease, according to new research published in the journal Neurology. The three-year brain imaging study looked for Alzheimers disease-associated brain changes in 70 cognitively normal adults ages 30 to 60 years. Participants whose diets were closer to a Mediterranean style of eating showed fewer negative brain changes over the course of the study than those with lower adherence to this dietary pattern.