May 29, 2019 at 10:24AM by CWC It doesn’t matter if you fancy yourself a healthy eater or not—sometimes you just need to chow down on something fried! Fried chicken, fried onion rings, and French fries all taste good for the same reason. Fortunately, you can still live your healthiest life ever—even your healthiest keto life ever—without sacrificing golden crispiness. All you need is a few smart substitutions and an air fryer. The popular kitchen tool has the ability to make food crispy without all the oils typically required with deep frying. And we’ve got more than a handful of (finger lickin’) good ideas to get you started. 7 deliciously healthy keto air fryer recipes Photo: Wholesome Yum 1. Fried chicken This easy recipe is the epitome of why the air fryer is so darn amazing. Not only is this chicken perfectly crispy, it’s completely grain-free. The key to getting the breading just right is coconut flour, eggs, and—wait for it—pork rinds. Trust the process. This wildcard ingredient makes all the difference. Photo: Gimme Delicious 2. Zucchini fries Maybe you’re not hungry enough for a whole meal; you just want a little something to snack on. Well, there’s an air fryer recipe for that! This recipe calls for zucchini (not just zoodles!), egg (the keto mascot), almond flour, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings. Ten minutes in the air fryer and your delicious snack is ready. Photo: Stay Snatched 3. Buffalo chicken hot wings Yep, your air fryer even has game day covered. These
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If the Mediterranean diet and keto had a baby, this would be it
May 29, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC If you’ve ever tried a new eating plan and found yourself hungry most of the time, a lack of healthy fat is likely to blame. One reason so many people find both the Mediterranean diet and the ketogenic diet so easy to stick with is because it includes lots of it—think fish, avocado, nuts, and eggs—to help you stay full between meals. These healthy fat bombs are also the hero foods of an eating plan health experts dubbed the “satiating diet.” According to Scientific American, it champions foods high in protein and fiber as well as includes dairy and recommends regular consumption of capsaicin, a compound in chili peppers and jalapenos, and is linked to boosting metabolism. Besides increasing metabolism, all the foods prioritized in the satiating diet have been scientifically linked to promoting weight loss, improving blood pressure, and (blessedly) reducing hunger between meals. You know that feeling of eating a bunch of takeout until you’re uncomfortably full, but then you find yourself opening the fridge two hours later? That’s not going to happen with this diet. Oh, and about the dairy: Researchers include it because dairy is full of probiotics, which are good for your gut. Also, if you’re reaching for rich cheeses (not the processed stuff), you’ll find that you only need to eat a little to feel satiated. As with virtually all healthy eating plans recommended by doctors, the satiating diet doesn’t include processed foods or foods high in
If the Mediterranean diet and keto had a baby, this would be it
May 29, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC If you’ve ever tried a new eating plan and found yourself hungry most of the time, a lack of healthy fat is likely to blame. One reason so many people find both the Mediterranean diet and the ketogenic diet so easy to stick with is because it includes lots of it—think fish, avocado, nuts, and eggs—to help you stay full between meals. These healthy fat bombs are also the hero foods of an eating plan health experts dubbed the “satiating diet.” According to Scientific American, it champions foods high in protein and fiber as well as includes dairy and recommends regular consumption of capsaicin, a compound in chili peppers and jalapenos, and is linked to boosting metabolism. Besides increasing metabolism, all the foods prioritized in the satiating diet have been scientifically linked to promoting weight loss, improving blood pressure, and (blessedly) reducing hunger between meals. You know that feeling of eating a bunch of takeout until you’re uncomfortably full, but then you find yourself opening the fridge two hours later? That’s not going to happen with this diet. Oh, and about the dairy: Researchers include it because dairy is full of probiotics, which are good for your gut. Also, if you’re reaching for rich cheeses (not the processed stuff), you’ll find that you only need to eat a little to feel satiated. As with virtually all healthy eating plans recommended by doctors, the satiating diet doesn’t include processed foods or foods high in
Meet the Nordic diet, the Mediterranean diet’s eco-friendly little cousin
May 28, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC You want to eat more fruits and veggies—but you definitely don’t want to ban bread, pasta, and dairy. You believe what you nosh can boost your brain. You’d like to try and buy more locally and seasonally to support small farmers and the environment. Sounds like you’re the perfect candidate for the Nordic diet: the cold-climate answer to the Mediterranean diet. Developed in 2004 by a group of researchers, dietitians, and doctors in collaboration with the Michelin-starred Copenhagen restaurant NOMA, the Nordic diet was adapted from the Baltic Sea Diet Pyramid to encourage people in Nordic countries (i.e. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) to eat more fresh, seasonal, local foods. “Like in rest of the world, obesity rates were rising because people were eating a more traditional Western diet, which is meat-heavy with more processed, packaged foods,” says Christy Brissette, R.D., president of 80-Twenty Nutrition. The broad strokes of the Nordic diet: an emphasis on fresh, local fruits and vegetables, seafood, and whole grains. Sound familiar? That’s because it shares a lot of similarities with its southern twin, the Mediterranean diet (and while we’re at it, the Okinawa diet), but with its own regional flair. When it comes to health benefits, the two eating plans are about equally matched. “In terms of weight-loss potential and heart-health improvements, the Nordic diet seems to be in line with the Mediterranean diet,” says Brisette—although since it’s newer, she notes that there’s not as much research
13 Keto-Approved Sides For Your Weekend Barbecue
May 25, 2019 at 06:04AM Make it easy and cook up your own keto side dishes! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
13 Keto-Approved Sides For Your Weekend Barbecue
May 25, 2019 at 06:04AM Make it easy and cook up your own keto side dishes! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
This healthy twist on potato salad is here to upgrade your Memorial Day spread
May 24, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Photo: Avery Memorial Day officially kicks off the start of summer cookout season, which means the return of some classics everyone loves to pile high on their paper plates: burgers (including their vegan counterparts), macaroni salad, grilled corn, and of course, potato salad. Potatoes on their own are healthy, but most potato salad recipes call for heaping servings of mayo, which takes the fat content into iffy territory. Does this mean your spread has to be potato salad-free in order to be healthy? Heck no. Love & Lemons Every Day cookbook author Jeanine Donofrio has perfected a healthy potato salad recipe that has all of the good stuff—and none of the saturated fat. “I love salad, but I wanted to show readers who might not think of themselves as salad fans how flavorful, fun, and nourishing salad can be,” Donofrio says. “So when I thought about including a potato salad, I knew I wanted to make one that was really vibrant, creative, and different from the traditional creamy potato salad I ate growing up.” Instead of mayonnaise, Donofrio’s recipe uses chimichurri—a bright, herby Argentinian sauce—to spruce up the potatoes. “Made from minced parsley, oregano, vinegar, garlic, and olive oil, it’s typically served over meat or fish, but when I was on my honeymoon in Argentina, I got the idea to toss it into a veggie-forward potato salad,” she says. Her version of chimichurri uses white vinegar instead of red and a touch of
This healthy twist on potato salad is here to upgrade your Memorial Day spread
May 24, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Photo: Avery Memorial Day officially kicks off the start of summer cookout season, which means the return of some classics everyone loves to pile high on their paper plates: burgers (including their vegan counterparts), macaroni salad, grilled corn, and of course, potato salad. Potatoes on their own are healthy, but most potato salad recipes call for heaping servings of mayo, which takes the fat content into iffy territory. Does this mean your spread has to be potato salad-free in order to be healthy? Heck no. Love & Lemons Every Day cookbook author Jeanine Donofrio has perfected a healthy potato salad recipe that has all of the good stuff—and none of the saturated fat. “I love salad, but I wanted to show readers who might not think of themselves as salad fans how flavorful, fun, and nourishing salad can be,” Donofrio says. “So when I thought about including a potato salad, I knew I wanted to make one that was really vibrant, creative, and different from the traditional creamy potato salad I ate growing up.” Instead of mayonnaise, Donofrio’s recipe uses chimichurri—a bright, herby Argentinian sauce—to spruce up the potatoes. “Made from minced parsley, oregano, vinegar, garlic, and olive oil, it’s typically served over meat or fish, but when I was on my honeymoon in Argentina, I got the idea to toss it into a veggie-forward potato salad,” she says. Her version of chimichurri uses white vinegar instead of red and a touch of
Should You Be Focusing On Net Carbs Or Total Carbs? We Dig In
May 24, 2019 at 12:32AM It’s a surprisingly controversial topic. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Should You Be Focusing On Net Carbs Or Total Carbs? We Dig In
May 24, 2019 at 12:32AM It’s a surprisingly controversial topic. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC