Finally a homemade mayonnaise worth writing about! MCT mayo!
I have a love-hate relationship with homemade mayonnaise. I have known about the horrors of conventional mayo, (rancid soybean oil anyone?), not to mention the sugar and poor quality eggs used to make it. I knew I could do better than Hellman's. Until I couldn't do better. I love my Hellman's, (cue 'bring out the Hellman's and bring out the best!), and each time I made homemade mayo it just tasted bad in comparison. Smart me knew that what I had made was greatly superior to the store bought stuff, but man, it was not palatable. Mayo debacle after mayo debacle came in rapid succession. All olive oil? too bitter....
Source: the beautiful diabetic - February 19, 2014 Category: Diabetes Authors: Kathryn Source Type: blogs
Healthy Tuna Salad with Hummus
Add some tang and creaminess to your next tuna sandwich with some hummus and avocado. Unlike many high-fat dips and spreads, humus provides a number of essential vitamins and minerals, protein, and fiber that will help keep you feeling full for longer. This brilliant combination of flavors is a guaranteed delicious omega-loaded sandwich you’ll want to make again!
Tuna Salad with Hummus
Makes 8 servings
Image reprinted with permission from thecozyapron.com and http://www.healthyaperture.com
Ingredients
2 12 oz cans light tuna packed in water, drained
½ C tomatoes, chopped
½ C celery, chopped (about 2 stalks)
½ ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - February 7, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition Source Type: blogs
Forget the Diet Plans: The No-Brainer Way to Eat Healthy AND Lose Weight
During my life I’ve had a love/hate view of “the meal plan” segment of diet books. I want to make it work, but often it just takes too much time and effort to follow the plan and so I don’t stick with it for more than a couple days.
I’ve read many many books and articles on nutrition, food as medicine, and weight loss. In that time I’ve come up with a simple formula that I use to eat healthy and lose/maintain weight.
What follows is a simple approach to eating that is both healthy and conducive to losing/maintaining your desired weight.
The 5 Pillars of Healthy Eating
Remembering...
Source: Life Learning Today - February 2, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: AgentSully Tags: Exercise Healthy Living How To Motivation Personal Development diet diet plan eat healthy healthy diet healthy diet plan how to lose weight weight loss Source Type: blogs
Paleo breakfast bowl! Tex mex grits topped with egg, bacon and avocado!
I bet the word 'grits' in the title got a few of you fired up, but don't worry, it's not real grits! It's cauliflower rice that got too much love from the Vitamix and turned into tiny grains more like cornmeal than rice. The good thing about cauliflower is that it tends to absorb the flavors of what you're cooking it in. In this case it's TexMex richness in the form of ancho chili powder and cumin. I love a good burrito bowl and despite my skepticism, this one delivered in a big way. The fine cauliflower had a mouth feel like grits, making it easier to suspend reality for a bit. And the flavor? Out of this world! If you li...
Source: the beautiful diabetic - January 12, 2014 Category: Diabetes Authors: Kathryn Source Type: blogs
Postdoc: Fusarium dieback disease
Description: A postdoctoral researcher position is available to research Fusarium
dieback disease associated with the invasive ambrosia beetle polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB, Euwallacea sp.). These agents cause branch dieback and tree mortality on
avocado and other hosts in southern California. Research focus will be on the
identification, biology, epidemiology and control of fungal pathogens associated with the
beetle.
Qualifications: Applicant with a Ph.D. degree in plant pathology, microbiology or
related fields will be considered. Candidates should be skilled in molecular and field
techniques, possess expertise in ...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - January 3, 2014 Category: Geneticists and Genetics Commentators Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: postdoc Source Type: blogs
My Month of (Almost) No Internet
By Leo Babauta
I’m starting 2014 with the hardest month of my Year of Living Without so far: no Internet all day.
OK, let’s rephrase that — I’m not going to use the Internet all day, except to post stuff to my blogs/sites or for programming. And for an hour at 5pm each day.
That means from morning until 5pm, I can’t check email, read stuff online, do admin stuff for my business online, go to my bank websites, look stuff up.
To be clear, here are the only exceptions:
To look stuff up or read about programming. This is because I’m spending about half of each day in January to learn p...
Source: Zen Habits - January 1, 2014 Category: Life Coaches Authors: zenhabits Tags: Habits Simplicity Source Type: blogs
Meatless Monday Recipe: Garlicky Kale with White Beans & Tomato
Happy Meatless Monday and Merry Christmas!
Today I wanted to share a delicious and vibrant side dish I am confident you’ll want to have make an appearance at your holiday table: Garlicky Kale with White Beans & Tomato. This beautiful vegan side is not only loaded with healthful fiber, nutrients, and comforting flavor, but it’s red and greens from the fresh kale and tomato are sure to get everyone into the Christmas spirit.
This recipe should make more than enough for 4 hungry eaters, but if you’re having more people at your table it can be easily doubled or tripled. This dish make...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - December 23, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: recipes beans garlic healthy recipe kale meatless monday nutrition tomato vegan vegetarian Source Type: blogs
Best Dairy Free Vegan Cheeses for Christmas
Top 10 Dairy Free Vegan Cheeses for Christmas Yep, it's true, even vegans, those with lactose and dairy allergies and food in-tolerances or those who avoid dairy for ethical or other health reasons can enjoy a cheesey Christmas.Here's a list of our top 10 favourite Christmas dairy free vegan cheesesVegusto Piquant Dairy Free CheeseSwiss dairy free vegan cheese to smile forA delicious, award winning Gruyere-like, good mature cheddar alternative that could rightfully take it's place on any cheeseboard in any restaurant without having to provide a warning with a wag of the finger introducing it as "The Vegan Cheese". Aw...
Source: Healthy Eating and Nutrition News - December 17, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: cheese cheeseboard cheeses cheeze cheezly christmas dairy free food freefrom health risella scheese sheese sheeze vegan vegerella Source Type: blogs
Meatless Monday Recipe: Poblano and Portobello Fajitas
Another happy Meatless Monday!
Today I wanted to share a fresh, savory and interactive meal the entire family will love: Poblano Pepper and Portobello Mushroom Fajitas. These simple and vibrant fajitas will be on the table in minutes and provide your family with a nutritious, customizable, and fun evening together without spending too much time in the kitchen prepping or cleaning afterwards. These fajitas can be made spicy (by including the jalapeño and poblano peppers) or mild by leaving them out. Try incorporating sautéed corn and different colored bell peppers as well as experimenting with the various varieties of mus...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - December 16, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food nutrition recipes fajitas family meal meatless monday mushrooms peppers vegan vegetables vegetarian Source Type: blogs
Facing the Fats
By Amy Campbell
Fat is a necessary nutrient, and we need it to sustain health. But it's also had its share of hard knocks in the past, and many people (including some dietitians) are still leery about promoting its goodness. In light of the new cholesterol management guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, as well as the FDA's recent proposal to ban trans fat, I decided to write about the different types of fat in our diets this week.
I won't get into either of these stories in much detail, but suffice it to say that cholesterol has been in the news big-time recently. New guid...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - November 18, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Amy Campbell Source Type: blogs
Meatless Monday Recipe: Vegetarian Lentil Burgers
Another Happy Meatless Monday!
I wanted to share a healthful and delicious family friendly recipe everybody at your table will go crazy for: lentil burgers. These burgers are not only packed with savory flavor, but are an incredible source of fiber and protein that will leave your palate and stomach satisfied.
These burgers can also be fully prepared in advance and frozen, then reheated on the skillet for a quick and healthful meal any day of the week. If you’re going for the more classic burger vibe, serve them on a whole grain bun with sliced avocado and greens with baked sweet potato fries, or along side a plate o...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - November 18, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition recipes burger dinner family meal healthy lentils meatless monday vegetarian Source Type: blogs
Guacamole Day
November 14 is National Guacamole Day. Yay! Finally a food holiday I like nutrition-wise.
Guacamole is made with avocados, which are rich in monounsaturated fats and plant sterols, lime juice and ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)
Source: About.com Nutrition - November 12, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Source Type: blogs
The Anti-Alzheimer’s Trio
During an appearance on the Dr. Oz show two ago, I was asked to highlight what I would consider to be the three items we should all be working into our diets more frequently to help support better brain health. Not knowing how popular it would later become, I outlined my “Anti-Alzheimer’s Trio,” three foods high in “brain-healthy” fat including:
Grass-fed beef
Avocados
Coconut Oil
These items are all low in carbs and high in fat, helping to reduce some of that brain-bullying inflammation the root cause of so many ailments. Specifically, coconut oil is known as a rich source of beta-HBA, is one of our ...
Source: Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN - November 1, 2013 Category: Neurologists Authors: gbadmin Tags: Grain Brain Nutrition Alzheimer’s Anti-Alzheimers Trio avocado beef coconut oil grain-fed grass-fed Grass-Fed Beef Source Type: blogs
Is Your Scalp and Hair All Dried Out from Fall Weather? Make This DIY Mask Tonight!
The cool, dry air that's swirling around outside may feel nice -- and turn the leaves lovely autumnal shades -- but your strands don't necessarily agree. In fact, the weather can seriously parch your mane and scalp, and cause static, too.
An easy solution? A DIY hydrating mask with ingredients I already have in my kitchen: avocado, honey and aloe. (Sidenote: If you don't have an aloe plant in your house, it's probably because you haven't burnt yourself on the stove yet. Totally worth the minimal investment -- purchase one.) (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.)
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - October 30, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Beauty DIY DIY beauty avocado beauty tips Source Type: blogs
Dr. Perlmutter and Grain Brain on Dr. Oz
As many of you know, yesterday I had the opportunity to spend some time with my good friend Dr. Oz discussing my new book, Grain Brain, and the role of diet in determining brain health. For starters, welcome to all who are joining me for the first time. I hope you’ll take some time to read Grain Brain and participate in the dialogue that takes place on my website and on my Facebook page.
While there were many interesting and important ideas we could have discussed, we focused on the primary and detrimental role of dietary choices favoring carbohydrates as actually proving toxic to brain health. Dr. Oz and I mentioned h...
Source: Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN - October 22, 2013 Category: Neurologists Authors: gbadmin Tags: Events Grain Brain Blueberries Celery Dr. Oz Fruits kale Spinach Squash Tomato Vegetables Source Type: blogs
