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Is tofurky actually healthy?

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November 07, 2018 at 03:56AM One of the most nostalgia-inducing and essential autumn smells is the waft of sweet potatoes, roasted Brussels, buttery pumpkin pie laced with cinnamon and cardamom, and turkey in the oven on Thanksgiving. But as more people adopt a plant-based or vegan lifestyle, that roasted-turkey-in-the-oven-smell is getting replaced by vegan-friendly options (bless). If there’s one turkey-substitute that reigns supreme on Turkey Day it’s tofurkey. Usually spelled “tofurky,” which is the same name of the OG brand responsible for the product’s existence, tofurky is defined by Urban Dictionary as, “A wondrous creation. It is a vaguely meat-like soy product…and some damn fine eating.” If you’ve ever tried tofurky, you know that definition is pretty spot on. But is this melon-shaped, surprisingly bird-textured vegan classic actually healthy? What exactly is in it anyway? (Besides, you know, the obvious.) “There are many different brands that sell tofurky as well as recipes available online for making your own, each with its own specific add-ins. The only real consistent ingredient is tofu,” says Remedy Review advisor Jillian Kubala, MS, RD. That means that the exact ingredient breakdown of the “loaf” varies. Basically, tofurky can be divided into two categories: homemade and store bought. Photo: Stocksy/Jennifer Brister Homemade versus store-bought tofurky Homemade is almost always better than store-bought when it comes to nutritional density—tofurky included. “Many homemade loafs are either made with rice, lentils, and seasonings, which gives you a nice dose of fiber, or simple ingredients ingredients like tofu and herbs,” says Rachel Berman, RD author of Boosting

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The sunshine vitamin holds major potential for your cardio workout

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November 07, 2018 at 03:30AM Now that hibernation-slash-hygge season is in full swing, soaking up the prescribed dose of Vitamin D (which is 600 IU for people between the ages of 1 to 70 years, according to the Mayo Clinic) becomes seriously challenging. But according to a recent study, doubling down on your efforts despite the frigid temps might be extra, extra if you consider yourself a workout warrior. The study, which was published recently in European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, found an association between higher levels of vitamin D and better cardiorespiratory fitness (which refers to your body’s ability to supply oxygen to the muscles during exercise), reports Science Daily. By observing 1,995 participants through data from the NHANES database, researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University found that the participants in the top quarter of Vitamin D levels had a fourfold higher cardiorespiratory fitness level than those on the opposite end of the spectrum. Translation: Stepping up your treadmill, HIIT, or spin workouts might be as simple as having a little QT with the sunshine vitamin (in sun-protected IRL, bottled, or edible form). New York City–based dermatologist Joshua Zeichner points out that the exact reason why Vitamin D levels in the blood of people who exercise were higher isn’t completely clear in the research, but he has a few science-backed guesses. “Possible explanations include that exercise makes our bodies more efficient at producing Vitamin D, and that people who exercise are outdoors more and get more sun exposure,” explains the dermatologist. Additionally, he posits that it could be because healthier people are more likely

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