April 30, 2019 at 07:06AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFlWUHtKQs4] The incredible egg. Perhaps the most versatile food (besides our forever number one, potatoes), eggs can be thrown into almost any recipe with ease. Carb-heavy bagel? Add an egg and an avocado on it and, boom, now you have a balanced breakfast. Sad desk salad? Add a hard boiled egg and turn that frown upside down. However, they don’t have the greatest rep in the wellness world. So much cholesterol, right? Which makes a person wonder about the health value of these little guys. Well, we’re about to set the record straight. On the latest episode of You Versus Food, Well+Good’s nutrition-focused YouTube series, our go-to registered dietitian Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, MS, RD, gushes about eggs—which she refers to as “nature’s multivitamins.” So…are eggs healthy or what? The TL;DR version: Eggs are healthy (like, really healthy) because they’re filled with good-for-you vitamins and minerals like choline, iron, vitamin D, vitamin A, and B vitamins, says Beckerman. Here’s what you get in a large, whole, raw egg, according to the USDA: Calories: 70 Fat: 4.75 g Protein: 6.28 g Fiber: 0 g Carbohydrates: 0.36 g Sugar: 0.18 g As for the specific benefits you can get in a serving from eggs, here’s a brief lowdown from Beckerman. 1. Eggs are an excellent source of complete protein. Just one egg contains 6 grams of protein (see above). “Eggs contain all the essential amino acids your body needs,” says Beckerman, making it a complete source of protein.
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This easy “nourish bowl” formula gets dinner on the table in 5 minutes flat
April 29, 2019 at 11:38AM by CWC When a bowl of cold greens just isn’t enough, you’ll want to know how to build a nourish bowl. Not to hate on salads, but sometimes you just need something a little heartier. The concept behind nourish bowls is simple. And by following a nutritionist’s go-to formula, you can make a nutritious meal in five minutes flat. Essentially, a nourish bowls is a next-level salad that’s loaded with everything you need for a well-rounded meal. “The root of the nourish bowl is choosing nutrient-dense veggies, fruits/carbohydrates, healthy fats, and quality proteins to make a filling meal in a bowl,” writes McKel Kooienga, MS, RDN, LDN, founder of Nutrition Stripped. The key is preparing everything in advance so that all you need to do is combine a handful of different foods to create exciting new combinations throughout the week. “Making a healthy lunch or dinner can be as simple as throwing these ingredients into one bowl and calling it a meal,” Kooienga says. “Typically, I suggest making nourish bowls utilizing meal-prepped meal components from the weekend, such as roasted veggies, prepared proteins of your choice, homemade salad dressings, and baked/cooked carbohydrates, but you can use whatever you have on hand.” Hungry yet? How to make a nourish bowl View this post on Instagram A post shared by McKel Kooienga, MS, RDN, LDN (@nutritionstripped) on Apr 29, 2019 at 6:11am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js To show how easy it is to build a nourish bowl,
Burger King is all-in on its Impossible Whopper with plans to launch nationwide this year
April 29, 2019 at 05:57AM by CWC Want it your way? If you stick to a plant-based diet, Burger King is ready to make that happen. According to USA Today, after a successful test-run in St. Louis, Burger King is gearing up to add the vegan Impossible Burger to its menus nationwide. (PSA: Just because you don’t eat meat doesn’t mean you want your food options to be relegated to the salad menu.) “The Impossible Whopper test in St. Louis went exceedingly well and as a result there are plans to extend testing into additional markets in the very near future,” the burger chain said in a statement to USA Today. This is simple supply and demand, friends. While the Impossible Burger’s new ubiquity is a clear sign plant-based eating is well on its way to becoming uber mainstream, the question becomes: Is the vegan patty really healthy? When we asked registered dietitian Joan Salge Blake, RDN, she felt lukewarm about its nutrition quality due to its high saturated fat content (14 grams). “A lot of these plant-based burgers are getting a lot of press, but I would prefer for people to find an alternative with less saturated fat,” she says. Besides being high in saturated fat, condiments like ketchup and mustard can be sneaky sources of added sugar. Dana Perls, a senior food and agriculture campaigner for the environmental advocacy group Friends of the Earth, also points out that the Impossible Burger has yet to be approved by the Food
How to tell yams and sweet potatoes apart—because you know you’ve been wondering
April 29, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Whether you like ’em baked and topped with butter, popped in the toaster and served with avocado on top, or in a big bowl of chili, sweet potatoes have become quite the trendy veggie. (Watch your back, cauliflower.) You’d think buying the tuber would be pretty straight forward. But if you’ve sought them out at the grocery store, you’ve likely come in contact with a common conundrum: seeing them right next to their cousin, the yam. You might not have even noticed the difference. After all, they do look very similar. Which raises an interesting question: what is the difference between sweet potatoes and yams, anyways? Registered dietitian Jessica Cording, RD sees people mixing the two up a lot. “Often what people think are yams are actually sweet potatoes,” she says. Visually, she explains that yams are lighter in color and have a light brown, scaly outside. “The flesh is actually whiter,” she says. As for sweet potatoes, Cording points out that there many different types of sweet potatoes and they can range from the brown on the outside, orange on the inside tubers that are most popular, brown on the outside and purple on the inside, and even red on the outside and white on the inside, also known as Japanese sweet potatoes. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zYQBK7Nq18] How they compare nutritionally Nutritionally, Cording says yams and sweet potatoes—in all their various types—are pretty similar. “Both are starchy vegetables that are good sources of potassium
Think veggies are causing your bloat? A holistic health coach weighs in
April 28, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC Meet Wellness Collective, our new, immersive curriculum with Athleta that hooks you up with actionable advice from the smartest experts and brand founders in wellness right now. Get the goods at our monthly event series in New York City plus our online one-month wellness plans. Here, holistic wellness coach Mia Ridgen answers your most-pressing questions about plant-rich diets. Let’s be real: When you boost your intake of brightly colored fruits and hydrating veggies, you expect all good things—like radiant skin, day-to-night energy, and general good vibes. The one thing you don’t expect? GI issues. But when we asked you for your questions about eating more plants, it became clear that some of you feel bloated and uncomfortable after that kale caesar. To find out the truth around the issue—can plants actually stress out your gut?—we asked holistic health coach and RASA founder Mia Ridgen for her thoughts and advice for avoiding blah feelings. Scroll down for the holistic health coach’s tips to avoid gut issues when upping your veggie intake. Photo: Getty Images/Hinterhaus Productions 1. Keep a food journal Filling your fridge with the full color spectrum of produce deserves all the grown-up points—but if you’re experiencing gassiness or bloating you may want to show some restraint at the farmers’ market. While Ridgen works with her clients to make their way to eat 20 different vegetables weekly (“herbs and different lettuces count too”), trying new-to-you produce along the way, she urges them to experiment. “It’s a process, take
How To Cook Dinner With Local Veggies Tonight
April 28, 2019 at 12:01AM Here’s how to make some delicious dishes with your local food! Continue Reading… Author Olessa Pindak | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
8 keto-approved recipes you can make in your Instant Pot
April 27, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC If you’re in a committed relationship with the ketogenic diet, chances are you’ve been eating a lot of salmon, eggs, and avocado. (Like, a lot.) The trio is tasty and nourishing, yes, but it can also get a little…well, boring. You know what you need to jazz up meal time? Your Instant Pot. There’s a reason why everyone is so obsessed with the kitchen tool: Not only does it cook foods quickly, you can throw essentially anything in there and out comes a delicious meal. (Magic!) If you’re looking for some guidance on what keto-approved ingredients to mix together, consider this your guide. Rounded up here are eight 100-percent ketogenic recipe ideas to get you cooking. Whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert, this list has you covered. Keep reading for eight keto Instant Pot recipes for every single meal. Photo: Low-Carb Yum 1. Coconut low-carb porridge In your pre-keto life, your go-to breakfast may have been a big bowl of oatmeal. Thankfully, going low-carb doesn’t require giving up hot cereal—you just have to be game for a few tweaks. This high-fiber recipe from Low-Carb Yum is made with shredded coconut, coconut flour, coconut milk, water, psyllium husk, and a few key warming spices. Ten minutes in the Instant Pot transforms the ingredients into a hot breakfast that will hit the spot. Photo: The Keto Queens 2. Instant Pot keto cinnamon rolls Today is a special day because it’s the day
Move over, almonds: Pistachios are pretty damn good for you, too
April 26, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC When it comes to nuts, almonds and cashews seem to be getting all of the attention. They’re now transcended their whole nut form to take the shape of milks, butters, and in the case of almonds specifically, flour. But there’s one healthy nut that has been left out of this golden age: pistachios. “Pistachios are super healthy,” says Laura Ligos, RD, CSSD, founder of The Sassy Dietitian in Albany, New York. “They contain high quality fats in the form of monounsaturated fatty acids, which support heart health and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins, like A, D, E, and K.” Now, no one’s saying that you need to break up with your favorite cashew or almond snack. But allow me to make the case for pistachios, which are currently green with envy over the attention their other nut cousins are getting. Are there any particular benefits of pistachios? “One of the best things about pistachios is the volume you can have,” says Ligos. One 1-ounce serving of pistachios translates to about 49 nuts. Comparably, there are 23 almonds or 14 walnut halves per serving. Let’s break down the nutrition info for 49 pistachios: Calories: 159 Protein: 6 grams Fat: 13 grams (2 grams sat fat) Carbs: 8 grams Sodium: 0 milligrams Sugar: 2 grams Fiber: 3 grams Beyond the barebones nutrition facts, here are some of the biggest benefits of pistachios: 1. They have a really high protein count: Compared to other nuts,
A dietitian shares her top picks for eating healthy at Le Pain Quotidien
April 26, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Le Pain Quotidien is the sophisticate of fast-casual eating. The bakery-cum-restaurant is a ladies-who-lunch hot spot, for ladies who only have 15 minutes to spare. And the whole place smells like freshly baked bread. Which brings up the big questions all healthy eaters are bound to ask: Is this place, er, even healthy? It’s named after carbs! Okay, first off: carbs aren’t all bad. And secondly, yes, it is 100-percent possible to eat healthy here thankyouverymuch—including if you’re vegan or vegetarian, following the Mediterranean diet, or gluten-free. Here, Well+Good Wellness Council member and registered dietitian McKel Hill, RDN, gives her top recommendations on what to eat while still following your preferred eating plan. Keep reading for registered dietitian-approved tips for how to eat healthy at Le Pain Quotidien. Vegan/vegetarian Menu picks: Avocado Toast; Avocado Superseeds Salad; Lentil Avocado Salad What an RD says: Le Pain Quotidien has a whole menu of tartines (fancy French word for toast) topped with vegan-friendly things like beets, chickpeas, and of course avocado. In fact, the classic avo-toast is one of Hill’s top pick for plant-based eaters, though she advises rounding it out with a side for more protein and fiber. Or, you could get the Avocado Superseeds Salad and get all the needed nutrients in one dish. “The seeds in the salad give protein,” Hill explains. Another option is the Lentil Avocado Salad; the lentils are a great plant-based protein source while the greens give fiber. Order tweak: While
Banana milk goes mainstream with a perfectly sweet new flavor from Almond Breeze
April 25, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Banana milk first gained popularity last year. At the time, it was only being offered by two smaller brands, giving people a milk alternative made with fruit unlike the typical dairy-free varieties often seen on store shelves. Now that one of the most well-known companies in the alt-milk space is jumping on the trend, you can find it any grocery store. Almond Breeze has been offering almond milk for years in the standard flavors: original, vanilla, and chocolate. The latest item to hit the refrigerated section combines unsweetened almond milk and bananas for a light yet creamy option that can be used in lattes, smoothies, and cereal. It’s pretty healthy, too. Every 80-calorie, one-cup serving contains half a banana, 12 grams of natural sugar (the same amount in cow’s milk), 2 grams of protein, and 45 percent daily value of calcium as well as vitamin D and vitamin E. Even though it has less protein than other types, it brings on the potassium full-force with 470 mg (or 13 percent DV), which helps promote muscle recovery after exercise. Another perk? While other banana milk options on the market have a stronger flavor from essentially being made of pure bananas, this could be a great option for anyone who wants to ease into the trend. The bananas add a nice natural sweetness without as much of an overly powerful, in-your-face flavor. Banana milk lattes, coming right up! If you’re not into bananas, there are