From Almond Biscotti to "Crack" Nuts: 16 Easy Recipes for Nut Lovers
Nuts are a great way to add flavor, protein and crunch to your cooking. From salads to sweets, these recipes make the very most of nuts.
1. Almond Biscotti
Hands-down, my favorite biscotti recipe. Adapted from Zuni Cafe in San Francisco, they are everything good biscotti should be: buttery, lightly sweet and crunchy but not tooth-shattering. GET THE RECIPE
2. Amish-Style Baked Oatmeal with Apples, Raisins & Walnuts
Baked oatmeal is a comforting Amish breakfast casserole with a consistency similar to bread pudding. There are endless variations — the recipe is easily adapted with whatever fruits and nuts you have on...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Whole Foods Market recalls “ Our Chefs ’ Own ” Spinach Orzo Salad due to undeclared tree nut allergen
Whole Foods Market ® is recalling “ Our Chefs ’ Own ” Spinach Orzo Salad sold in stores in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island due to an undeclared tree nut allergen. Only Spinach Orzo Salad with PLU 61159 and a “ sold on ” date of February 24 or before is included in this recall. The effected salad was sold from the chef cases or in prepackaged containers. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 27, 2017 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Just 1 Ingredient Improves Taste, Nutrition Of Every Meal
As we open the second week of 2017, how are you doing so far with your diet and nutrition?
This is a question always worth asking, regardless of whether you resolved to eat healthier and/or lose weight this year. Wanting to improve or extend your life is reason enough to spend a few minutes focusing on food.
And here's some great news. A few minutes is all it takes to stock up on smart, practical ideas that can enhance the way you look and feel.
Lanette Kovachi has spent her career doing this. She's been the corporate dietitian for Subway, the world's largest food chain, since 2000. So she's probably already played a ro...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 9, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why Kids Learn Better When They Laugh
You have two choices. You could berate the kid for procrastinating and tell him if he doesn't eat the spinach he is going to bed early with no snack. Or you could explain the necessary benefits spinach offers by way of fiber, vitamin B-6, magnesium and phosphorous. Good luck with that.
Actually, there is one other option. You could introduce him to the hilarious antics of a cartoon sailor who pops a can of the greens every time he needs super hero strength to defend his sweetheart Olive Oil from a bully named Brutus. And then he'll insist on a regular helping of spinach, minus the drama.
Why is it, after all these decade...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 9, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Want to Lose Weight? Add This One Thing to Your Diet
What are the best ways to lose weight? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.
Answer by Keck Medicine of USC, 500+ internationally renowned doctors at a leading academic medical center, on Quora:
Learn the secret to losing weight - and improve your overall health at the same time.
Fiber. It's not a sexy solution, but it's one that works wonders for maintaining a healthy weight. Beans, vegetables, fruit and grains all contain fiber, which helps keep your digestive tract clean, healthy and at peak function.
But, did you know that...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
13 ways to keep free radicals away, and why it's so important
This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. (Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post)
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
6 Foods To Eat When You're Stressed AF
Stress is brought on by a number of circumstances, from work deadlines to major life events. And when we’re overwhelmed, it can be very easy to cope with, say, a handful of chips or a cookie or two.
But here’s the thing: The foods our brain likes directs us toward when we’re anxious may actually toy with our emotions even more, says Lisa R. Young, author of The Portion Teller Plan and adjunct professor of nutrition at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development.
“Sugar and processed foods, in particular the ‘white carbs,’ can cause...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A Closer Look at Vitamin A
Want Improved Health (and Shiny Hair)? 5 Aspects of Vitamin A to Consider
We're all familiar with the phrase "you are what you eat." Some of us have even uttered it once or twice when trying to convince family members - or ourselves - to choose healthy foods. After all, eating a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables and protein-filled food fuels our body with the vitamins and minerals it needs to function properly.
But, let's face it. We can't always get everything we need from our diet. For some of us, supplements can offer the exact nutrients our bodies are deficient in. Whether we get our vitamins from natural or supp...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 27, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Hypothyroidism, spinach and kale
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have hypothyroidism and take medication for it. When researching online, I read that I should avoid kale and spinach. Is this true? I enjoy a kale or spinach smoothie almost daily and don?t want to give that up. Are there other foods I should avoid because of hypothyroidism? ANSWER: Although you [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 24, 2016 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Brussels sprouts 'contain a nutrient which combats dementia'
The experts from the universities of Durham and Aberdeen are creating a supercharged version of the acid produced by vitamin A rich vegetables like sprouts, carrots, spinach and tomatoes. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 24, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Woman's obsession with spinach and kale smoothies almost caused her to go BLIND
The Asian patient, from Utah, was found to have crystalised deposits in her right eye. These are known to cause age-related macular degeneration - the leading cause of blindness. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Leafy Greens May Protect The Brain From Aging
This study contributes to a line of evidence which suggests that particular nutrients may be important for slowing specific aspects of aging in the brain,” Zamroziewicz said. “This work helps us understand how certain components of a healthy diet may improve specific aspects of brain health.”
While it’s too early to make specific dietary recommendations based on these findings, it can’t hurt to boost your brain power with these delicious kale recipes. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consum...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
South Africa: 'Locals Are in Love With Spinach'
[GroundUp] Zimbabwean widow grows hard to access fresh vegetables in PE (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 20, 2016 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Eating broccoli, spinach and egg yolks can preserve your memory in old age
Adults who have high levels of lutein - found in leafy green vegetables - are better able to recall things they learnt many years ago, University of Illinois researchers found. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 19, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Focus on Easy, Healthy Food This Holiday Season
The American Cancer Society New Healthy Eating Cookbook, Fourth EditionWritten by Jeanne BesserMost people want to eat healthier, feel good, and have more energy, but around the hustle and bustle of the holidays, staying on track with healthy eating can be a real challenge. The trick is to find tasty, easy, and good-for-you recipes and to keep up with small changes for the better that can make a big impact. With an abundance of useful tips and healthy dishes, The American Cancer Society New Healthy Eating Cookbook, Fourth Edition, is here to help people do just that, both during the holidays and throughout the year.The boo...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - December 7, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Diet/Exercise/Weight Source Type: news
