Nothing quite says summer in the food world like tomato season. Whether it’s homegrown picked and eaten straight off the vine, or a perfectly plump, juicy farmers market find, the fruit commonly misidentified as a vegetable is the perfect summertime ingredient. While the current growing season has been a bit off in some areas around the U.S., the vibrant fruits are finally at their peak, which to many chefs and home cooks signals the start of something delicious — tomato […]
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Africa Studio/Shutterstock 2. Unhealthy fats Three types of dietary fat are linked to inflammation and thus contribute to excess belly fat: Trans fats, saturated fats, and omega-6 fats. You might be thinking, “Haven’t trans fats been banned from food?” Yes and no—the Food and Drug Administration has rules on the books to eliminate the fat, but the deadline keeps getting extended. For some products, the deadline is January 1, 2019 (but anything made before that date could contain the fats). […]
These diet foods could be making you fat. Or at least not helping you lose weight. It is estimated that 45 million Americans go on a diet every year, spending $33 billion on weight loss products annually, according to the Boston Medical Center. And yet, nearly three quarters of Americans are overweight or obese, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. This disconnect could be down to the way we are dieting. “The diet industry makes billions of dollars […]
Please romaine calm. #GirlDinner has enticed over 247 million views on TikTok, as young women share what they pulled together to consume while watching their favorite show on the couch. Critics are sounding the alarm on the “disturbing new trend,” claiming that the videos showcase too-small portions of food, even though “girl dinners” are often an aesthetic arrangement of cheeses, cold cuts, crackers and fruits (i.e. “snack plates”) or a random assortment of leftovers from the depths of the fridge. […]
These are the top 5 best foods to lose belly fat according to scientific studies. Losing belly fat is a common fitness goal, and there is a wealth of information out there about the best foods to achieve it. However, some of the suggested foods may not be as effective as claimed. If you Google the top 5 best foods to lose belly fat, do you know what the answer would be? Lemon water, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, chia […]
InnoBLQ is a clean label, functional protein that is topically applied to battered and breaded foods before they are fried to create a microbarrier that blocks between 25% and 50% of oil uptake but also maintains the crispy, crunchy fried flavor and texture consumers expect, Brenda Zavala-Livengood, senior marketing specialist at Kemin, told FoodNavigator-USA. It also improves adhesion, moisture retention and the nutritional profile of the final product – making it more appealing to consumers who want better-for-you options but […]
Share The Article Last Updated 7 months ago Keeping up with the yearly tradition, TasteAtlas has unveiled its World’s Best Cuisine ranking. 95 major tourist destinations were assessed for food excellency, taking into account ingredients, regional varieties and quality of national beverages, but there are 7 mouth-watering picks in particular you might want to bookmark for 2023. That is, if you’re a true foodie: 7. Turkiye Turkiye (formerly Turkey) is a country straddling the Eurasian border with a History spanning […]
Courtesy Photo Family Features As the leading cause of death among Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease often results from uncontrolled high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight and obesity. However, a heart-healthy eating plan can help lower or control these risk factors and put you and your family on a path toward better heart health. With back-to-school season adding stress to already busy schedules, it’s important for families to make time for healthy […]
When you set out to lose weight, you may turn to one of the many weight loss apps on the market. Whether you need recipe inspiration, motivation, workout tips, or diet structure, there’s, well, an app for that! One app that provides recipe inspo, diet structure, and more, that’s been around for over a decade, is Noom. The plan has some seriously solid reviews, but users also note that the Noom food lists and categories can be confusing. “Noom is […]
Comment on this storyComment On any given day at the height of tomato season, the lunch I whip up for myself might be a juicy heirloom tomato cut into wedges, drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with flaky salt and plated with a scoop of tuna or chicken salad, perhaps with a slice of sourdough bread to soak up the juices. It’s a simple and satisfying no-brainer of a meal. But hankering for something a little less basic, and having several […]
