November 05, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC This year has definitely been the year of the cauliflower. The humble veggie was virtually overlooked until healthy food geniuses found ways to transform it into everything from pizza crust to gnocchi. Here’s what’s so amazing about cauliflower: it’s a blank slate that can change textures and pick up the flavors of whatever you pair it with—including holiday favorites. Thanksgiving is the Olympics of meals; everyone comes to the table craving their favorite dishes and the stakes are high. But this is the day cauliflower has been training for. From stuffing to alt-bread to dessert (yes, really), there’s no shortage of ways to incorporate the year’s most popular veggie onto the Thanksgiving table. Scroll down for 8 healthy cauliflower side dishes perfect for any Thanksgiving feast Photo: Golubka Kitchen 1. Mushroom and onion cauliflower bake This creamy, vegan soufflé from Golubka Kitchen is full of fall flavor thanks to caramelized onions, shiitake mushrooms, fresh thyme, and Swiss chard. The cauliflower is pureed with nuts, olive oil, nutritional yeast, and sea salt creating a thick, “cheesy,” topping. Even with all the amazing fillings inside, the cauliflower is what really makes the dish. Photo: The Healthy Maven 2. Cauliflower rice stuffing The Paleo and keto eaters at your Thanksgiving table will appreciate that they can dig into the turkey and the stuffing with this low-carb version courtesy of The Healthy Maven. The use of traditional ingredients like pecans, sage, celery, and yellow onion keep the
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7 healthy muffin tin breakfast recipes for people who like to sleep in
November 01, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC Baking a week’s worth of breakfasts in one day is a great way to do yourself a big favor. And while fluffy blueberry baked goods certainly fit the bill, muffin tins don’t get enough credit for their versatility. Whatever your eating plan, there’s a muffin tin breakfast recipe that’s right for you. Just one hour in the kitchen will yield a whole week (or more!) of protein-rich, fiber-full breakfasts that will keep you full until lunch. Let’s eat. 7 muffin tin breakfast recipes for every single diet Photo: My Keto Kitchen keto: chocolate Breakfast muffins Keto-eaters, I’ve granted your wish: to eat chocolate for breakfast. Almond flour, butter, and cocoa powder come together in a recipe that’s, um, basically morning dessert. Mediterranean diet: EGG MUFFINS With bell pepper, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and olive oil, this recipe combines the best ingredients of the Blue Zones for five-bite egg muffins. These also happen to be gluten-free and loaded with protein to give you that up-and-at-’em morning attitude. Curious about the Med diet? Here’s what a dietitian thinks: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGnyqti9wsw] Low-fodmap: GREEK EGG MUFFINS In a similar style as the Mediterranean breakfast, you’ll just sprinkle feta and tomato in the bed of each muffin hole, pour egg over top, and bake. It literally couldn’t be easier. Photo: Getty Images/yipengge Vegetarian: BAKED OATMEAL CUPS I kid you not: you can bake oatmeal (and ICYMI, you can also toast it). Blogger Amanda Finks behind The Wholesome Dish
The Paleo diet is an inflammation-fighting super star—but it comes with some downsides
October 29, 2019 at 10:30PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGvJ61nBFBo] Bone up on your Paleo diet know-how with this video. While the first person who turned cauliflower into pizza crust deserves major accolades, other food “innovations,” like packaged foods loaded with sugars and additives, are ultimately a detriment health-wise. That’s why so many healthy eaters have adapted the Paleo way of life, eating only foods that were likely on the menu for our hunter-gatherer ancestors and nixing more “modern” foods like dairy, grains, and legumes. Surely a back-to-basics eating plan is the best way to eat, right? That question is the crux of the latest episode of You Versus Food. Host and registered dietitian Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, RD, gives the pros and cons of following the Paleo diet, along with her verdict on if it’s worth the commitment. (It’s a life without cheese; you want to be sure.) One of the major pros of Paleo, Beckerman says, is that it can lower inflammation. “Because you’re cutting out foods that have sugar, alcohol, and gluten, Paleo could potentially reduce inflammation in the body, which could mitigate the symptoms of chronic illness,” Beckerman says. Another benefit: eating whole foods (as one does on the Paleo diet) can keep blood sugar levels stable, which better regulates energy and mood. In other words, this is one eating plan that won’t leave you needing a nap later. While it has some major pros, Beckerman says there are some downsides most people don’t fully understand. “The major
Got A Ramen Craving? Try This Low-Carb & Keto-Friendly Version
October 26, 2019 at 04:05PM Ramen and keto enthusiasts, look no further. Continue Reading… Author Jamie Schneider | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
A functional medicine doctor’s favorite healthy dinner recipe for easy weeknight eating
October 22, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC Photo: Little Brown Spark Functional medicine practitioner Mark Hyman, MD, has become the go-to doc for demystifying what it means to eat healthy. His plant-forward food philosophy, which he dubbed pegan, isn’t anything complicated. At its core, it’s a combination of Paleo and vegan eating: “A pegan diet is low-glycemic, high in plant foods, low in sugar, and includes adequate protein for appetite control and muscle synthesis,” Dr. Hyman previously told Well+Good. With his new book, Food: What the Heck Should I Cook? ($23), Dr. Hyman aims to make healthy eating a bit easier (and less intimidating). Out today, the book has science-backed tips on how to eat—and cook—to reduce inflammation, and dozens of recipes for every meal, including snacks and dessert. When it comes to grocery shopping, Dr. Hyman says his first stop is the produce section. “Every single time I’m at the market I’m grabbing veggies,” he says. “I always recommend making 75 percent of your plate colorful non-starchy veggies, and this is the way I eat myself. I like to see what’s in season and what looks fresh, but some of my favorites right now are red kale, arugula, fennel, and wild mushrooms. This is a great time of year to get a variety of tasty winter squash and pomegranate, too, which I’ve really been enjoying.” Once he gets cooking, Dr. Hyman says extra-virgin olive oil, avocado oil, sea salt, and all sorts of herbs are his most-used pantry items.
New Study Shows A High-Fat Keto Diet May Cause Skin Inflammation
October 17, 2019 at 05:28AM Not all fats (even all healthy fats) are created equal. Continue Reading… Author Jamie Schneider | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Do Exogenous Ketones Actually Speed Up Ketosis? Here’s Science Says
October 16, 2019 at 10:04AM Are they too good to be true? Continue Reading… Author Vincent M. Pedre, M.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
These genius tips from top dietitians make a bowl of oatmeal so much more delicious
October 04, 2019 at 09:00PM by CWC For many healthy eaters, part of the their seasonal transition involves trading iced green smoothies for warm bowls of oatmeal. The nutritional benefits of the original healthy breakfast are impossible to deny: oatmeal is full of fiber (with about four grams per one cup cooked) and antioxidants. Here’s the thing though: most easy oatmeal breakfast recipes aren’t all that exciting. (Hey, we were all thinking it.) We asked healthy eating experts to name the easiest ways to make a bowl of oatmeal more interesting while reaping even more health benefits. Their ideas are sure to make it into your breakfast rotation all year long. 5 easy oatmeal breakfast recipes that are as interesting as they are healthy 1. Add an egg on top Whole In One author and registered dietitian Ellie Krieger, RD, likes adding extra protein to her bowl by adding an egg on top. “I love to make savory oatmeal bowls in the morning—or for lunch,” she says. “Just cook oats in water or milk, top with a fried egg, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, some chopped parsley, freshly ground pepper, and sea salt. You could even add some prosciutto if you are feeling racy.” Follow her guidance and your oatmeal will be full of flavor. 2. use it as a cruncy topper Another oatmeal hack Krieger has it to convert it into granola by cooking it in the oven at 300°F, separating it out into little clumps on parchment-lined paper.
9 must-have cookbooks for every type of keto dieter
October 02, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC Figuring out what to make for dinner is a never ending struggle for everyone, but when you’re adhering to an eating plan with a lengthy list of rules, it can be even more challenging. Many people say they have benefitted from sticking with the ketogenic diet—an eating plan that is 75 percent healthy fats, 20 percent protein, and 5 percent carbohydrates—including better cognitive function, less mood swings, and weight management. But that whole cutting carbs part is hard. That’s where a handy keto cookbook (or two, or five) comes in. Don’t struggle in the dark figuring out what low-carb foods to eat—take the advice of expert recipe developers instead. Whether you’re cooking for an entire family, are obsessed with your Instant Pot, or have a major sweet tooth, there’s a cookbook for you. Scroll down to find your perfect one. 1. If you’re a keto newbie: The Complete Keto Cookbook for Beginners If you’re still figuring out the basics of the ketogenic diet, this book by Christine Jensen will be your go-to. It has need-to-know intel on the science behind the ketogenic diet and tips on how to stay in ketosis. With so many delicious recipes—everything from brie with raspberries to classic Italian meatballs—it won’t feel like you’re missing out on anything. 2. If you’re obsessed with the Instant Pot: Keto Instant Pot Cookbook This cookbook by Mary Goodrich has over 500 (!) recipes, all using the beloved Instant Pot. Recipes range
This paleo eggs Benedict will make you want to stay in for brunch every weekend
October 01, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC If brunch is the highlight of Sundays, the lowlight is the lethargic feeling you get after scarfing down a plate of heavy food. And while we’re all for afternoon naps, sometimes sluggishness just doesn’t jive with your productivity goals for the day. The solution? Healthify your favorite dish, of course, starting with the queen of brunch: eggs Benedict. Give this café classic a paleo makeover with this simple recipe, using sweet potato toast for the base and a lighter hollandaise sauce to (generously) drizzle on top. The most important part of this whole DIY brunch sitch (besides the fact it helps you avoid waiting in a line that stretches down the block) is choosing the right eggs to star in your masterpiece. That’s why we teamed up with Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs—whose mission is to bring high-quality organic eggs from small family farms to homes across the country. Because organic does taste better. Jesse Laflamme, chief executive farmer at Pete and Gerry’s says to look for four things when shopping the egg aisle: the USDA Organic seal, the Certified Humane Free Range seal, rich golden yolks, and thick shells. If your carton checks those boxes, you’re set to start cooking a next-level healthy brunch. Watch the video for a step-by-step recipe for making eggs Benedict at home in your PJs. https://content.jwplatform.com/players/abqrEa01-AjgxWzQ7.js Continue Reading… Author Well+Good Editors | Well and Good Selected by CWC