27 Vegan Christmas Recipes For A Holly, Jolly, Meat- And-Dairy-Free Holiday
Some dream of a white Christmas. Others dream of a vegan one. While holiday precipitation is out of our control, a festive, meatless and dairy-free dinner spread is not.
This holiday season, if you're fantasizing about a vegan dinner table, make it a reality with dishes like lentil shepherd's pie, warm caramelized onion and kale dip, vegan beet wellington and so much more. These 27 recipes are all so divine, you'll want to meet us under the mistletoe.
And for dessert:
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Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 19, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Being a Vegan Runner Means to Me
It takes only one word, really: this lifestyle, to me, is a practice.
I use the word in the way it's commonly employed in the context of meditation, yoga, philosophy, or even religion -- where "practice" means an activity done for its own sake, something that is not at first pleasurable (and in fact is often quite difficult) but that is unquestionably worthwhile for the foundation of character that it builds. Worthwhile, ultimately, because it purifies the soul.
Many runners run for the joy of running. Many vegans, since coming to this diet, have discovered a love for food and cooking they didn't know existed. But neithe...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 13, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why You Should Be a Pegan -- Part Two
In part one of this blog, I discussed how both paleo and vegan camps cherry pick research to substantiate their beliefs, and how the truth oftentimes lies between the lines. Looking beyond this confusion, what's an eater to do?
I vote for being a pegan or paleo-vegan, which is what I have chosen for myself and recommend for most of my patients. Keep in mind that most of us need to personalize the approach depending on our health conditions, preferences and needs.
What is a pegan? Well since I just made it up, I guess it's up to me to define.
Let's focus first on what is in common between paleo and vegan (healthy vegan...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 1, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
8 Whole Grains You're Probably Not Eating
By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD
You've probably had oatmeal for breakfast, and if you haven't yet tried quinoa I bet you've heard of it, or have seen it on a menu or social media recipe (it's all over Pinterest!). But there are many other whole grains you may not be familiar with, and incorporating them into your food repertoire is well worth the learning curve.
Whole grains are white hot among chefs and nutritionists. They're versatile, satisfying and in addition to providing slow-burning starch (think sustained energy!), vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, whole grains are health protective. Their consumption is tied to a lo...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 22, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
7 Tips to Nourish Your Body During Chemo
Good nutrition is important, especially if you have cancer. The challenge for many is that chemotherapy can wreak havoc on your ability to eat. Common side effects of chemo include mouth sores, nausea and loss of appetite. Chemo can also temporarily damage taste buds causing foods to taste metallic or cardboard-like.
The inability to eat, for whatever reason, can lead to malnutrition. When cancer patients become malnourished, they can feel weak or tired and may be unable to receive the treatments they need to get better.
Follow these tips to give your body the nutrition it needs to stay strong and fight the cancer...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 18, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Healthy Snacks to Keep Your Hunger at Bay
As a nutritionist counseling clients on healthy eating and weight loss, I am often asked about how to choose a healthy snack. Let's face it: Most of us don't just eat three meals a day without any snacks. Snacking can be a good practice if we make healthy choices. Snacking can be a great way to boost our intake of fruits and vegetables, and nutrients such as fiber, which so many of us fall short on. Here are a few tips for choosing a healthy snack: eat real food, keep it portion-controlled (and calorie-controlled), aim for a fruit or veggie serving, and try to get some protein or fiber in your snack to help you feel ful...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 16, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
One Good Reason To Stop Mocking Gluten-Free Diets
Going gluten-free is an ever-so-mockable decision, despite the fact that an estimated 18 million Americans suffer from some kind of gluten sensitivity that results in embarrassing and painful symptoms like gas, bloating, constipation and urgent diarrhea.
Unlike celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disorder that damages the small intestines if gluten is present, there’s no blood test to confirm gluten sensitivity -- which contributes to even more skepticism about the condition. Gluten-free diets undertaken by people without celiac disease have been called the “new, cool eating disorder” or, more seriously, have bee...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - November 7, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
One Good Reason To Stop Mocking Gluten-Free Diets
Going gluten-free is an ever-so-mockable decision, despite the fact that an estimated 18 million Americans suffer from some kind of gluten sensitivity that results in embarrassing and painful symptoms like gas, bloating, constipation and urgent diarrhea.
Unlike celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disorder that damages the small intestines if gluten is present, there’s no blood test to confirm gluten sensitivity -- which contributes to even more skepticism about the condition. Gluten-free diets undertaken by people without celiac disease have been called the “new, cool eating disorder” or, more seriously, have bee...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 7, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
You're Eating Fish All Wrong
By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD
Eating fish has been tied with lower rates of heart disease, stroke, depression and Alzheimer's disease. But how you eat it may be the real key to reaping its benefits. Recent research from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine concluded that study volunteers who regularly ate fish had larger brain volumes in regions associated with memory and cognition, but only if the fish baked or broiled, not fried.
Baking and broiling are also better for your waistline. For example, a dozen fried shrimp can pack 280 calories, versus a mere 85 calories for 12 shrimp that have been steamed or broiled. To...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 2, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Well: Lentils in Salads, Pilafs and Pies
This is one legume you should always have in your larder. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - October 13, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Lentils Cooking and Cookbooks Recipes Recipes for Health Source Type: news
Well: Lentils in Salads, Pilafs and Pies
This is one legume you should always have in your larder. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - October 13, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Lentils Cooking and Cookbooks Recipes Recipes for Health Source Type: news
For legume plants, a new route from shoot to root
Legume plants regulate their symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria by using cytokinins—signaling molecules that are transmitted through the plant structure from leaves into the roots to control the number of bacteria-holding nodules in the roots. Legumes, an important plant family which includes lentils, soybeans, and peanuts, have the ability to prosper in nitrogen-poor soil environments thanks to an ingenious adaptation: they develop a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, allowing the bacteria to infect them within special structures known as nodules that are located along their roots. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 19, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Recipes for Health: Brown Rice and Barley Salad with Sprouted Red Lentils and Green Beans
This hearty salad, with a creamy, spicy dressing, can be made with a number of different grains. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - September 1, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Couscous Recipes Source Type: news
Going on a diet? Pulse your way to a perfect bod! Beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils keep you fuller longer, says new study - so here are some recipes to get you started
Despite endless efforts, nine in ten of us who try to lose weight fail, and it's mostly due to caving into hunger pangs and cravings. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 8, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
