I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I am truly blessed when it comes to family and friends. When it comes to food — not so much. Many of us will be making New Year’s resolutions regarding eating and exercise with goals of better health. I started early making good food choices. After a severe gallbladder attack, I am striving for a fat-free diet until I can get it removed. While such an attack never happens at a good time, […]
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These “fried” chicken bites offer the best of both worlds. They’re actually baked in the oven, but crushed cornflakes give them that satisfying crunch of fried chicken — all while boasting a fraction of the calories, fat and artery-clogging saturated fat of traditional chicken nuggets. More:Pot Roast Shepherd’s Pie: A sensible and low-fat take on a favorite comfort food More:Guests won’t believe these chocolate truffles are made with dates and black beans More:Here’s how to revive dried vanilla beans and make […]
Shepherd’s pie, traditionally a way to use up leftover meat, is a delicious and comforting dish. Comfort foods are often associated with eating that’s unhealthful, but that doesn’t have to be the case. It all comes down to finding the right balance in your ingredients and being mindful of portion sizes. More:Guests won’t believe these chocolate truffles are made with dates and black beans More:Impress holiday guests with a dessert starring roasted pears and candied pecans More:Lots of latke love […]
In order to lose weight, many have started to go on no-carbs, no-fat diet. In fact, eating only a small portion of such food makes one experience hunger pangs later , which leads one to binge-eat. Is it a sustainable practice? Are you guilty of such food habits? Food therapist Dr Ria Banerjee Ankola shared a note on what one should consider when eating such meals. “Lot of you eat one roti or just a few spoons of rice, a […]
With Christmas and New Year celebrations approaching, many people are looking forward to enjoying the food typically served during the holidays, even if they won’t be able to have a large extended family gathering this year. HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital and Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at HSHS Medical Group are encouraging community members to enjoy their holiday meal, while also making healthy choices. “The key is remembering portion control if there are certain foods you can’t imagine not having. […]
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat — also referred to as “healthy fats” — praised for their potential protective roles in several chronic diseases, such as heart disease and dementia. They are one of the key building blocks for cell membranes and remain a subject of interest in the scientific community. The family of omega-3 fatty acids includes: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) stearidonic acid (SDA) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) DHA and EPA are […]
On paper, eating healthy should be as easy as strolling through a park on a sunny day, but it’s actually more like maneuvering through a nutrition minefield—something you can blame on savvy packaging and marketing that positions certain products as being better for you than others. When grabbing packaged foods adorned with words like “fruit,” “vegetable,” “whole grain,” or “high protein,” on their labels, it’s natural to assume they will offer you some level of added nutrition. The reality, however, […]
Botanically, potatoes are a vegetable, but nutritionally, they’re mostly carbohydrates, which is probably why you won’t find them at the top of any “healthiest foods” lists. A medium-size russet potato with the skin contains 164 calories and 37 grams (g) of carbs, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). But spuds aren’t all bad — they deliver protein and fiber (5 and 4 g, respectively, in the same-size serving), are naturally fat-free, and are a good source of B […]
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Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a serious medical condition in which the heart doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. Conditions such as high blood pressure and coronary artery disease can lead to CHF. What you eat can have a big impact on your heart health, whether you are trying to prevent CHF or live healthier with it. Heart-healthy dietary choices include eating foods that are low in sodium, saturated fat, trans fat, and added sugars. 123object / Getty […]
Experts have long known that animal products like beef, lamb, pork and veal have a disproportionately negative impact on the environment. Raising animals requires more water and land and generates more greenhouse gases than growing protein-rich plants does. “This is a win-win for individuals and our environment,” Dr. Lichtenstein said. However, she cautioned, if a plant-based diet is overloaded with refined carbohydrates and sugars, it will raise the risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. And she discouraged relying […]
