August 18, 2019 at 12:03AM Plus, it’s loaded with gut-friendly ingredients like bone broth. Continue Reading… Author Ksenia Avdulova | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Category: Keto
Are keto-branded products B.S. or actually healthy? Here’s the verdict
August 15, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC When the ketogenic diet first entered the public consciousness a couple years ago, times were tough. There were no cookbooks to help people navigate the high-fat, low-carb diet without getting sick of butter and avocado. No one was making keto cookies, bread, and ice-cream. Cafes didn’t yet offer butter- and MCT oil-spiked coffees on their menus. Oh, how times have changed. Now, there’s a keto product for practically anything you crave. On the surface, it seems a little too good to be true: How could it be possible to eat pancakes (topped with MCT oil syrup, no less) without breaking ketosis? And it’s confusing to know whether something is truly healthy just because it’s keto-approved; health-washing is pervasive in the food industry, with brands slapping phrases like “free from artificial coloring” or “naturally flavored” on products that are still loaded with sugar and other inflammatory ingredients. Because we’ve reached peak keto, it definitely requires some investigation. The role of keto foods and products in a healthy diet First things first: keto-friendly packaged products should not be a replacement for eating a healthy, whole foods-based diet. Not only is that because packaged products (whether they’re keto or not) are often highly processed, but also because truly staying in ketosis requires more effort than just eating foods packed with MCT oil and avocado. In general, adherents are advised to stick to very strict macros: Only 5 to 10 percent of daily calories can come from
Society still has a pretty messed up way of talking about ‘healthy’ eating—here’s why that matters
August 15, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC When I first started writing about food several years ago, I didn’t think twice about referring to mac and cheese as an “indulgence” or using the term “clean eating.” I tried to steer clear of talk about calorie counting, weight, or fad diets (so progressive, I thought!), but my tone in some ways still implied that certain styles of eating were better than others. I’ve since learned that healthy eating looks different for everybody. A promising new study from June even backs this up, finding that 60 percent of how a person’s body reacts to food is completely unrelated to their DNA. Our bodies all have slightly different needs, and while some things are objectively true (everyone could stand to eat some more vegetables!), there’s variation in the details. Some people might swear by the keto diet for revved-up energy levels and mental clarity, for example, while others might say the same about the Paleo diet or veganism. So why do so many of us—writers, nutrition experts, and researchers included—talk about food choices in very, well, judgmental ways? In the wellness world we may have moved on from praising “bikini bodies” and “cleansing,” but the words we choose to talk about healthy food so often imply (or scream outright) that certain ways of eating are inherently good and others are bad. The morality of food choices goes back a long way Nutrition is a relatively young science. The first government food guide, Farmer’s Bulletin,
25 seaweed recipes that prove it’s delicious beyond sushi
August 14, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC While seaweed may not be the sexiest superfood (It’s green! It’s slippery! It’s texture is meh.), the ultra-nutritious underwater plant has stepped into the spotlight as one of the “it” foods on the market over the past few years years. Yes, it’s often rolled up in rice and served up as sushi roll, but a quick perusing of the World Wide Web shows that its uses go far beyond holding together your California roll. It’s even in breakfast foods now—no. joke. In case you’re not quite sure why the slimy plant should get a spotlight in your diet, listen up. Seaweed’s major claim to nutritional fame is that it contains iodine: a critical antioxidant that helps keep your thyroid up to snuff. It also contains about 4 grams of protein per tablespoon and trace amounts of other nutrients. As you’ve likely observed in all your time splashing by the ocean shore, seaweed comes in many iterations, including salty-savory nori to pasta-substituting kelp noodles. It’s time to deconstruct your sushi into a bowl, or even top your morning oatmeal with nori (trust us on this one). Nori You probably recognize nori as the papery green seaweed that holds your sushi together or the snack taking over shelves at Whole Foods. The member of the red algae family is rich in protein and fiber. Eat it dried as a snack, or use it recipes ranging from risotto to pizza. Sushi Pizza with Miso Ginger Dressing You read that
Here’s how to know if that snack you’re eating is actually a legit meal
August 14, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC In this age of I’m-too-busy-for-an-actual-meal, we have become a society of snackers. (Shout out to everyone literally eating a snack right now as you read this.) Walk into any drugstore and there’s at least half an aisle devoted to protein bars. Even avocado toast has transformed into a gym bag-friendly morsel. There are so many snack options that it honestly wouldn’t be that hard to live off snack products alone, instead of taking the time to piece together an actual meal. The lines between snacks and meals is definitely blurred. To help bring some clarity, I called up Jaime Schehr, NP, RD, a nationally recognized expert in integrative medicine and nutrition. Simply put, she explains that a meal is meant to fill someone up longer than a snack. “A meal is meant to fill someone up for at least three hours and is going to have the macronutrients we need, which unless you are doing keto [or another very specific eating plan], that includes protein, carbohydrates, and fiber,” Dr. Schehr explains, adding that this primarily looks like something veggie-based paired with a protein. ad_intervals[‘415114_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘415114_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); “What I tell my clients is that if you have breakfast at 8 a.m., your meal should be comprehensive enough so that it fills you up until at least 11 a.m.,” Dr. Schehr says. If not, it likely isn’t hitting those macronutrient buckets she details. This doesn’t mean
The Keto Diet May Help Halt The Growth Of Certain Cancers, Finds Study
August 13, 2019 at 11:10AM Some cancer cells thrive in the presence of glucose. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
5 benefits of olive oil that explain why it’s a staple of the Mediterranean diet
August 13, 2019 at 02:03AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rof-B24i37s] Here’s why one registered dietitian says “Olive you so much” to EVOO. Watch the video. If you know anything about the Mediterranean diet, it’s probably that olive oil reigns supreme. And it’s not just because it’s essential for crafting salad dressing, or makes oven-baked foods even more delicious, but also because it’s so good for your health. In Well+Good’s latest installment of You Versus Food, dietitian Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, RD, is here to share olive the benefits (sorry, I couldn’t resist). 1. Olive oil is a powerful antioxidant Yes, the same kind of compounds you find in blueberries and teas are also found in olive oil. “[Antioxidants] act as a scavenger for harmful free radicals and has been shown to reduce chronic disease,” Beckerman says. ad_intervals[‘414290_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘414290_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); 2. It can help reduce inflammation Although inflammation isn’t always a bad thing, an excess of inflammation can lead to health problems like arthritis. Enter olive oil, which Beckerman says is made of primarily monounsaturated fats like oleic acid. Studies suggest oleic acid can decrease chronic inflammation, Beckerman says. Talk about a win! Cooking with olive oil can be a bit tricky—there are different types, and you may lose some of the benefits if you use them wrong. To learn the best cooking practices, and all the other benefits olive oil has to offer, watch the full video. If you’re craving more You Versus Food, be
Slather on this DIY egg white mask to perk up your complexion in 10 minutes flat
August 11, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC I’m an egg fanatic. I hated them growing up, but now, I’d eat eggs at every meal if I could (team #breakfastfordinner). Runny, hard boiled, in a Benedict or an omelette or a sandwich—I’ll happily gobble them down. So upon discovering that my fave food is also great to use on skin, I practically drooled with delight. In the DIY beauty world, skin-care lovers praise egg whites as having a multitude of skin-boosting benefits, so I nabbed the recipe for an egg white mask to add to my regimen ASAP. “The benefits of egg white masks have been touted as an at-home remedy for everything from acne to aging,” says Debbi Burnes, founder of Sumbody. “Egg whites contain a boatload of vitamin A and proteins, which are all vital for maintaining youthful, healthy skin.” She also points out that the breakfast ingredient’s helpful with reducing inflammation, and you’ll typically see that the visibility of your pores is reduced after applying it onto your skin. ad_intervals[‘413944_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘413944_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); “The benefits of egg white masks have been touted as an at-home remedy for everything from acne to aging.” —Debbi Burnes Of course, you might cringe at the thought of using raw eggs on your face (just as you might when you think about gulping them down à la Rocky). But it’s only an issue if you’ve got allergies to eggs, or if you just aren’t
Common Mistakes That Could Lead To “Keto Crotch” & How To Avoid Them
August 11, 2019 at 12:04AM Pro tip: You’re probably not eating enough plants. Continue Reading… Author Anna Cabeca, D.O. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How to eat healthy at Panda Express, according to a registered dietitian
August 09, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC With restaurants in every single state—and most airports—Panda Express is the easy go-to when a craving for Americanized Chinese food hits. Regardless of which location you go to, the fast food chain is reliable for offering all the popular classics, like fried rice, orange chicken, and teriyaki chicken. Compared to going to a more burger-centric place, Panda Express may seem like a healthier option. But is it actually? Like anywhere you go, it all depends on what you order. (Spoiler: Not the chow mein.) Registered dietitian Kim Morton, RD, shares her top recs on exactly what to order if you follow the ketogenic diet (not easy at a place where the majority of the dishes are rice- or noodle-based), are plant-based, or follow the Mediterranean diet. Keep reading to check out the best healthy options at Panda Express. Ketogenic diet Menu picks: Broccoli and beef; grilled teriyaki chicken ad_intervals[‘410400_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410400_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); What an RD says: Morton names the broccoli and beef and the grilled teriyaki chicken as her top healthy options for this diet because not only do they have good protein (nine grams in the beef and broccoli and 36 in the teriyaki chicken), but they are both well in-line with the carb count. The keto diet caps carbs at 30 grams a day, and these dishes have 13 grams and eight grams, respectively. “In general, you want to avoid anything breaded or