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How the salmonella stole Thanksgiving: What to know about the outbreak in turkey products
November 13, 2018 at 11:15AM If Thanksgiving doesn’t feel complete to you without a plate full of turkey, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole, you’re in good company: a whopping 46 million turkeys are eaten to celebrate the holiday each year. But if you were looking for an excuse to start a new, bird-free tradition, you might be in luck. Due to a salmonella outbreak, that classic main course might lead you to trade in your go-to Joey Tribbiani-style “Thanksgiving pants” for a hospital gown. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), right now there’s a 35-state salmonella outbreak that’s been linked to raw turkey products—something that’s actually been causing infections since July. Now months later, there have been a total of 164 reported cases. While the milder ones involve diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, the infection can also be more serious and require medical attention. It can even be life-threatening: 63 cases have required hospitalization, and one case has led to death. It’s worth noting that a couple details make this outbreak a little scarier than others (hi, melons and eggs!). Thanksgiving is only a week away, and a specific supplier has yet to be identified for the problem, meaning any raw turkey you buy could be contaminated. Oh, and this salmonella is multi-drug-resistant, meaning it’s harder to kill. The CDC isn’t recommending that people ditch turkey completely this Thanksgiving, but do be sure that it’s handled and cooked properly. The CDC isn’t recommending that people ditch turkey
How to snag your Whole Foods salad without dropping $20 at the weigh-your-own bar
November 13, 2018 at 08:01AM Raise your hand if this scenario sounds familiar: You walk into Whole Foods to buy lunch, only to come face-to-face with the cornucopia of turmeric roasted chickpeas, goat cheese and pickled beet salad, saffron couscous, and other healthy delicacies available at the magical WF salad bar. You load up your box in a delirious daze. A few minutes later, you emerge from your fugue state and hear the cashier say: “That’ll be $18, please.” WTF. I’ve fallen for the enticing “serve yourself!” invitation so many times. But I’m happy to report that I’ve finally found a solution to my total lack of weighing willpower: The Whole Foods Chopped & Topped Salad station, which will whip you up a combo of greens and four toppings of your choice for $7 (plus $2 to add protein). And then, as the name suggests, they chop it to bite-sized perfection. The caveat here: The service can’t be found across the whole US yet (*sigh*), so you’ll need to see if it’s available at the Whole Foods near you (if you’re in the New York Tri-State Area, you’re likely in luck). But let’s rewind a moment, because I want to talk about the toppings. They’re not B.S. fillers like shredded carrots and croutons. Instead, expect all the things you already love about the salad bar: falafel, avocado, sweet potatoes, mixed mediterranean veggies… need I go on? It’s the good stuff, people, and it’s all laid over a plush bed of greens that
This 6-ingredient cauliflower is the most delicious vegan alternative to turkey
November 12, 2018 at 09:45AM Thanksgiving is T-minus two weeks away, which means recipe-planning starts, well, now. It can be tricky to create a menu that caters to all eaters, from Paleo and ketogenic to vegan and vegetarian. But if there’s one food pretty much everyone can get behind it’s cauliflower. It’s about as uncontroversial as wanting world peace. As it happens, you can use it to create a delish, flavorful turkey replacement. Dana Shultz, the mastermind behind Minimalist Baker, posted a downright genius recipe on her Instagram for a plant-based turkey that only requires six ingredients: cauliflower, avocado oil, curry powder, harissa paste, maple syrup, and sea salt (oh, and water, which you probably have on hand). While—let’s be honest here—cauliflower definitely isn’t meat—it’s a flavor-packed dish everyone at the table can happily nosh on. And Shultz writes on her site that it’s definitely been tested and tried: “This recipe, while it may seem straightforward, threw me for a loop. I roasted seven heads of cauliflower until I got it just right,” she says. “But in the end, it was totally worth the effort. Shultz likes to serve hers up on a bed of quinoa to round it out. And hey, maybe it will be so popular around the table that it won’t just be limited to once a year. Head over to her site for the easy, 100 percent vegan recipe. Here’s how to bring wellness home with you this Thanksgiving. And here are more cauliflower recipes to
Are pecans the most underrated nut? Here are 5 reasons to add them to your snack haul
November 11, 2018 at 08:00AM Chances are, you don’t really think about pecans at very often—unless it’s the holiday season and you’re baking them into a pie. (Or they end up as one of the ingredients in packet of trail mix you buy at the store.) They definitely don’t receive the same amount of love as almonds, aka the most popular nut milk. So what’s the deal? Are pecans good for you? The answer is a resounding yes. These nuts boast a bevy of health benefits. “Pecans are nutrient-packed and contain a variety of vitamins,” says Neda Varbanova, certified culinary nutritionist, holistic health coach, and founder of Healthy with Nedi. The nutritional breakdown reads kind of like a multivitamin: They’re packed with B vitamins, folic acid, zinc, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A and E. Below, Verbanova breaks down the benefits of pecans, and why they’re worth a place in your pantry. 1. They’re lower in carbs than other nuts. If you follow the ketogenic diet, then you know that nuts, while high in healthy fats, count toward your meticulously calculated carb count. Varbanova says that pecans are lower in carbs that a lot of other nuts (they clock in at around four grams per one-ounce serving). To put that in perspective, almonds have six grams of carbs per one-ounce serving, and cashews contain nine grams. 2. They help support your immune system and fight inflammation. “Boost your immune system” and “fight inflammation” are buzz phrases you hear a lot in the wellness
The Whole Foods’ CEO says you can learn to love any food—here’s how
November 10, 2018 at 06:38AM If you’re a healthy food junkie, wandering the aisles of Whole Foods can make you feel like a kid in a candy store. So imagine how much more amazing that experience is when you’re John Mackey, the co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods. You can make sure your favorite vegan cheese is always stocked (for Mackey, it’s Kite Hill), you know when it’s $1 kale day, and you know what’s new at the hot foods bar. When Mackey stopped by Well+Good HQ this week to talk about his new book, The Whole Foods Cookbook, and the future of grocery shopping, I couldn’t resist asking him how he fills his grocery basket. Does he stock up on Siete chips (a W+G team fave, FIY) and cauliflower crust pizza? Surprisingly, no. It turns out his daily diet—which is plant-based, BTW—is pretty no-fuss. “I eat very simple foods,” he says. “More than half the food I buy is fresh produce.” Besides fruits and veggies, Mackey says some other staples he always has at home are beans, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. “I’ve taught myself to love every vegetable.” —John Mackey, Whole Foods co-founder and CEO For breakfast, he’s into steel cut oats. In fact, he even travels with a mini rice cooker so he can make it on the road. That’s dedication. For lunch and dinner, Mackey says bean and vegetable stews are often on the menu. “You can vary that tremendously based on what vegetables, sauces, or spices you want
You’ll soon be able to get your Impossible Burger fix at the grocery store
November 09, 2018 at 09:10AM Ever since I took my very first bite out of an Impossible Burger, I’ve been hooked. I basically plan my meals around the pinpoints on its location map. And there’s a lot of ’em: Once only served at Momofuku Nishi in New York City, the plant-based patties are now available at more than 5,000 restaurants across all 50 states (including White Castle!), not to mention 100 more around the world. Its already-impressive reach is about to get even broader, though, because the Impossible Burger is now coming to grocery stores. Following in the steps of its competitor, the Beyond Burger—which has been sold in retail since 2016—Impossible Foods just announced consumers can start stocking up their supermarket carts with Impossible Burgers starting in 2019. And, not surprisingly, the option has been highly requested. “By far the number-one message from fans on social media is, ‘When will I be able to buy and cook the Impossible Burger at home?’” said Patrick Brown, MD, Impossible Foods’ CEO and founder, in a press release. “We can’t wait until home chefs experience the magic and delight of the first plant-based meat that actually cooks and tastes like meat from animals—without any compromise.” While this news is exciting, there’s currently no further details about the next chapter of the “bleeding burger” or how it’s going to be sold. The Beyond Burger can be found everywhere from Whole Foods to Target and is stocked right in the meat section alongside the real thing, as well as
We asked dietitians, and these are the best veggies to eat raw (and the ones you should cook)
November 08, 2018 at 11:11AM Living your life according to the “eat the rainbow” motto requires getting a little creative in the kitchen. Sure, spiralizing, roasting, and Instant-potting are all delish options, but according to dietitians how you cook (or don’t cook) your veggies alters their nutrient profile—for better or for worse. “Heat can alter the nutrient composition in vegetables. For some, that’s a good thing, and for others, it may mean you’re losing precious nutrients,” explains Nora Minno, RDN, a registered dietitian and personal trainer in New York City. Below, Minno and Sonya Angelone, RDN, break down exactly which produce should be cooked to vitamin-packed perfection, and which are better adornments for a crudité platter. Veggies to eat raw “Some vegetables can loose their nutrients when cooked, especially those containing the water-soluble B-group vitamins and vitamin C,” Minno says. “For example, studies have shown that the majority of Vitamin C found in fresh spinach can be lost when cooked at high temperatures.” In case you’re wondering why these vitamins matter anyhow, here’s the gist: B-group vitamins (include B6, folate, B12, and more) help with critical processes like converting nutrients into energy, aiding neurological function, and assisting with DNA repair. And vitamin C has been found to protect aging memory and boost immunity. With that in mind, here are the veggies to enjoy au naturel • Broccoli • Onions • Jicama • Leafy greens like lettuce, arugula, kale, and spinach • Red Bell Pepper Veggies to cook (and how to cook them) On the opposite end
Trader Joe’s just started selling vegan ranch and I’m freaking out
November 07, 2018 at 07:09AM If you’re vegan but not into meal prepping, Trader Joe’s is bae. The healthy grocer has long been a vegan food powerhouse (case in point: healthy cauliflower bowls, organic mocha lattes, and every type of nut milk you can imagine). And now, TJ’s is selling something that previously has been really hard to find if you’re dairy- or egg-free: vegan ranch dressing. Specifically, TJ’s is now offering a new vegetable tray (just in time for holiday party season) that comes with a container of vegan ranch dip. It’s not only making being vegan that much more convenient (and delicious—who doesn’t love ranch?!), but it’s also providing a much healthier alternative for anyone who’s working to keep their goals in check over the holidays. View this post on Instagram Just in the time for the holidays, @traderjoes is here to make them super simple. @rollercoastervegan A post shared by VegNews Magazine (@vegnews) on Nov 5, 2018 at 9:05am PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js Traditional ranch dressing, according to the USDA, comes in at 130 calories per 2 Tbsp. Most have vegetable oil as the first ingredient, followed by water, sugar, buttermilk, and egg yolk—and then generally a bunch of other hard-to-pronounce preservatives and artificial flavors. Eek. Trader Joe’s vegan ranch, on the other hand—which comes complete with a tray of baby carrots, sugar snap peas, celery, broccoli florets, and sweet peppers—is 100 calories per 2 Tbsp, according to a rep for the brand. It boasts a much more straightforward ingredient list: a base
Munich has way more on the menu than beer and brats: Check out 8 healthy-eating hot spots
November 07, 2018 at 04:00AM I left New York City—and its incredible health-food scene—behind two months ago when I moved to Munich. And while it’s been fun trying classic Bavarian foods like weisswurst and, of course, all the pretzels, sometimes I just want a nourishing green smoothie or a grain bowl. And thankfully, I’ve been in luck. There is no shortage of ways to get your healthy-food fix in this German metropolis I now call home. From a restaurant that does a vegan take on Bavarian classics to the best açaí bowl this side of the Atlantic, wellness grub is covered. And paleo devotees? Well, welcome to paradise. So if Munich is on your wanderlust list (hello, charming holiday markets, Oktoberfest, and nearby castles), stop in a few of these spots to take a break from all the sightseeing—and feel good about and empowered by your eating choices while you’re at it. Consider your Munich meal itinerary set with these healthy hot spots below. View this post on Instagram Who said Munich was just beer and brats? Enjoying all the bowls with @mohorak A post shared by Leslie Barrie (@lesliebarrie) on Oct 10, 2018 at 7:56am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js 1. For the best smoothie bowls: Wagners Here in Germany, muesli is the breakfast of champions—it’s what you’ll see at most coffee shops and breakfast spots. But if you’re looking to change up your a.m. meal while visiting, Wagners is the perfect place to do so. As a California native, I can tell