June 09, 2019 at 12:17AM Cook them up and save the extras for later! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
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This is by far the easiest way to make healthy dumplings at home
June 07, 2019 at 08:28AM by CWC One of my absolute favorite things to order for takeout is a steamy plate of dumplings. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve paid a pricey delivery fee just to get Peacefood Cafe‘s mouth-watering shanghai-style dish sent to my door. (A lot, okay? And worth every bite.) To cut down on takeout costs, I’ve been trying to learn how to make dumplings at home, and I think I finally found the perfect recipe. Francesca Bonadonna, the blogger behind Plantifully Based, recently shared her vegan chick’n and broccoli dumplings recipe. They’re as easy to make as they are delicious. The trick to their simplicity is store-bought dumpling wrappers since the homemade version can be really tough for beginners to get right. After wetting the edges of the wrappers and filling them with a savory mix of plant protein and veggies, just pinch the dumpling together. Yep, that’s it. (If you want to get real fancy, you can watch this YouTube video explaining 10 folding techniques.) While the dumplings steam, mix up a simple sauce to dip them in. It’s better than takeout any day. How to make dumplings at home View this post on Instagram A post shared by Francesca | Plantifully Based (@plantifullybased) on Jun 5, 2019 at 2:37pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Vegan chick’n and broccoli dumplings Ingredients 20 store-bought dumpling wrappers 1/2 cup vegan chicken 1/2 cup chopped broccoli 2 to 3 stalks chopped green onions 1 tsp sesame
This is by far the easiest way to make healthy dumplings at home
June 07, 2019 at 08:28AM by CWC One of my absolute favorite things to order for takeout is a steamy plate of dumplings. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve paid a pricey delivery fee just to get Peacefood Cafe‘s mouth-watering shanghai-style dish sent to my door. (A lot, okay? And worth every bite.) To cut down on takeout costs, I’ve been trying to learn how to make dumplings at home, and I think I finally found the perfect recipe. Francesca Bonadonna, the blogger behind Plantifully Based, recently shared her vegan chick’n and broccoli dumplings recipe. They’re as easy to make as they are delicious. The trick to their simplicity is store-bought dumpling wrappers since the homemade version can be really tough for beginners to get right. After wetting the edges of the wrappers and filling them with a savory mix of plant protein and veggies, just pinch the dumpling together. Yep, that’s it. (If you want to get real fancy, you can watch this YouTube video explaining 10 folding techniques.) While the dumplings steam, mix up a simple sauce to dip them in. It’s better than takeout any day. How to make dumplings at home View this post on Instagram A post shared by Francesca | Plantifully Based (@plantifullybased) on Jun 5, 2019 at 2:37pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Vegan chick’n and broccoli dumplings Ingredients 20 store-bought dumpling wrappers 1/2 cup vegan chicken 1/2 cup chopped broccoli 2 to 3 stalks chopped green onions 1 tsp sesame
Here’s what a healthy plate looks like on the Mediterranean diet
June 07, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC There’s no denying that the Mediterranean diet has long been touted as one of the healthiest eating plans for longevity, heart benefits, and more. In fact, just this year it was named the top diet in US News and World Report’s annual ranking. Why? Well even though diets like keto and Paleo are right on trend, the Mediterranean diet never (and probably won’t ever) go out of style, as it’s sustainable and easy to implement without the onerous restrictions of these “up and coming” diets. It’s also backed by a wide variety of scientifically-proven benefits. It’s been shown to lower the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, says Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, and it’s rich in fiber, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals to make it a great anti-inflammatory way of living, she adds. “On top of that, we are seeing diets very rich in fiber and plants are able to better support the microbiome, or the balance of healthy flora in our gastrointestinal tract,” she adds. However, it’s not always clear what it actually looks like to eat a Mediterranean diet on a day-to-day basis. I know there’s lots of olive oil involved, some wine, and definitely some salmon…but apart from that, because the eating plan is so broad, it’s kind of hard to know if you’re doing it right. That’s why I talked to nutrition experts to get a breakdown of the Mediterranean diet macros, plus what a healthy,
Here’s what a healthy plate looks like on the Mediterranean diet
June 07, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC There’s no denying that the Mediterranean diet has long been touted as one of the healthiest eating plans for longevity, heart benefits, and more. In fact, just this year it was named the top diet in US News and World Report’s annual ranking. Why? Well even though diets like keto and Paleo are right on trend, the Mediterranean diet never (and probably won’t ever) go out of style, as it’s sustainable and easy to implement without the onerous restrictions of these “up and coming” diets. It’s also backed by a wide variety of scientifically-proven benefits. It’s been shown to lower the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, says Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, and it’s rich in fiber, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals to make it a great anti-inflammatory way of living, she adds. “On top of that, we are seeing diets very rich in fiber and plants are able to better support the microbiome, or the balance of healthy flora in our gastrointestinal tract,” she adds. However, it’s not always clear what it actually looks like to eat a Mediterranean diet on a day-to-day basis. I know there’s lots of olive oil involved, some wine, and definitely some salmon…but apart from that, because the eating plan is so broad, it’s kind of hard to know if you’re doing it right. That’s why I talked to nutrition experts to get a breakdown of the Mediterranean diet macros, plus what a healthy,
‘Fertility’ impacts more than just your ability to have kids—so why don’t we view it that way?
June 06, 2019 at 12:15PM by CWC The female reproductive system has been regarded for thousands of years as a source of never-ending mystery (the ancient Greeks reportedly believed that the uterus could just up and move around whenever it wanted) while simultaneously being something to just deal with (*anyone who’s ever had a period in their life nods along vigorously*). Even today, female-specific reproductive conditions remain understudied and misunderstood. Take pregnancy: A recent Washington Post deep dive explored the fact that pregnant women have consistently been left out of clinical trials. This means that we don’t know how certain medications impact pregnant women or their babies; we don’t know much about the placenta and how it forms; it means, in fact, that we don’t know much at all. The knowledge gap extends to one’s ability to get pregnant, too. A small 2016 survey of women found that only one in three participants knew that female fertility declines after age 35; another 2017 survey found that most respondents over-estimated the pregnancy chances of women over 40. And a Portuguese survey of over 2000 people found that only 18 percent of participants had brought up fertility problems with their doctor (even though 95 percent wanted to have kids someday). The issue is not just that female fertility remains a frustratingly confounding riddle—it’s that your reproductive system can tell you so much more about your health than whether or not you can get pregnant. And our ignorance of how it works is
The Ultimate Low-Carb, Keto Burger Buns For Your Next Summer Cookout
June 06, 2019 at 12:02AM And no, we don’t mean lettuce “buns.” Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The Ultimate Low-Carb, Keto Burger Buns For Your Next Summer Cookout
June 06, 2019 at 12:02AM And no, we don’t mean lettuce “buns.” Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Eco-keto makes a low-carb diet more environmentally friendly—but it’s not for everyone
June 05, 2019 at 11:46AM by CWC Ever since the ketogenic diet exploded into the mainstream last year, it’s spawned dozens of variations like keto cycling, targeted keto, dirty keto, and more. But as people are becoming more and more aware of the environmental impact of their favorite foods, another iteration of the eating plan aims to address some shortcomings of the red meat-heavy original: eco-keto. What’s that? Well, it’s like standard keto in terms of macronutrient breakdown of fat, protein, and carbs, but with a sustainable bent. “The exact definition of eco-keto is ever evolving and can be personalized. In essence, it’s an eco-friendly version of the ketogenic diet—a high fat, moderate protein, very low carb lifestyle, but one that emphasizes plants, limits or eliminates meat [and] animal products, and promotes sustainable choices and shopping locally,” explains Pam Nisevich Bede, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, a registered dietitian and keto expert with Abbott’s ZonePerfect. Unlike the more mainstream interpretation of the ketogenic diet (butter and bacon, anyone?), eco-keto involves zero (or very few) animal-based foods (hence the “eco” part of the name), while still putting a person into ketosis. The concept is very similar to the “Ketotarian” diet, which was started by Will Cole, DC. “The basic premise includes limiting animal products while still aiming to stay in ketosis. Dr. Cole started this trend, and eco-keto is merely an offshoot,” says Sam Presicci, MCN, RD, LD, CPT, and lead dietitian at Snap Kitchen. However, while Ketotarian followers can eat eggs, ghee,
Eco-keto makes a low-carb diet more environmentally friendly—but it’s not for everyone
June 05, 2019 at 11:46AM by CWC Ever since the ketogenic diet exploded into the mainstream last year, it’s spawned dozens of variations like keto cycling, targeted keto, dirty keto, and more. But as people are becoming more and more aware of the environmental impact of their favorite foods, another iteration of the eating plan aims to address some shortcomings of the red meat-heavy original: eco-keto. What’s that? Well, it’s like standard keto in terms of macronutrient breakdown of fat, protein, and carbs, but with a sustainable bent. “The exact definition of eco-keto is ever evolving and can be personalized. In essence, it’s an eco-friendly version of the ketogenic diet—a high fat, moderate protein, very low carb lifestyle, but one that emphasizes plants, limits or eliminates meat [and] animal products, and promotes sustainable choices and shopping locally,” explains Pam Nisevich Bede, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, a registered dietitian and keto expert with Abbott’s ZonePerfect. Unlike the more mainstream interpretation of the ketogenic diet (butter and bacon, anyone?), eco-keto involves zero (or very few) animal-based foods (hence the “eco” part of the name), while still putting a person into ketosis. The concept is very similar to the “Ketotarian” diet, which was started by Will Cole, DC. “The basic premise includes limiting animal products while still aiming to stay in ketosis. Dr. Cole started this trend, and eco-keto is merely an offshoot,” says Sam Presicci, MCN, RD, LD, CPT, and lead dietitian at Snap Kitchen. However, while Ketotarian followers can eat eggs, ghee,