Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save Here’s a coincidence for you — or is it? The last time I wrote about cookbook author Nik Sharma, it was when I loved a recipe from his previous book, “The Flavor Equation,” for dal makhani, India’s luxuriously silky black lentil stew. This time, the recipe from his latest book, the gorgeous “Veg-table,” that sparked my interest is for Lentil Lasagna, which brings warming spices — and a decidedly nontraditional […]
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If you’re trying to lose weight, opting for fat-free alternatives to your favorite foods could seem like a good way to go in order to lower your calorie intake and drop pounds faster. After all, doesn’t the idea of indulging in sweet treats without gaining weight sound amazing? However, it’s not that simple. The fact is that many low-fat or fat-free options can actually be worse for you in the long run. That’s because these foods are oftentimes loaded with sugar […]
Milk, regardless of whether it’s low-fat or whole, provides the same 13 essential nutrients. According to the National Milk Producers’ Federation research, whole milk is the most consumed milk variety in the US, followed by 2% fat milk – but neither are currently part of federal school meal programs due to concerns regarding saturated fat and sugar content. However, milk producers argue that excluding the most commonly-consumed milk types from school menus is a key contributing factor to food waste. […]
Scan the dairy case of any grocery store, and you’ll find rows upon rows of products with varying levels of fat. Nonfat, low-fat, whole: What’s the healthiest option? If you consult the U.S. dietary guidelines or health authorities like the American Heart Association or the World Health Organization, the answer is clear: Choose a fat-free or low-fat version. This recommendation stems from the idea that full-fat dairy products are high in saturated fats, so choosing lower-fat versions can reduce your […]
From liqueur-infused ice creams to cranberry-studded turkey burgers, the December 2023 food trends are chocked full of festive holiday offerings. While the holidays is usually a time for cakes, cookies, and other baked goods, the December 2023 food trends features some more unexpected seasonal dessert offerings. For instance, Carte D’Or Baileys ice cream just debuted in the U.K., putting a frozen twist on the namesake liqueur that’s a staple of the holiday season. Another unique offering is Compartés’ Sweet Potato […]
Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. Different findings from a study, published recently in Frontiers in Nutrition and Nutrients, have shown that consuming foods high in fat before a mentally stressful episode can reduce brain oxygenation and cause poorer vascular function in adults. Rosalind Baynham, […]
That’s all, 2022. From the good (most popular recipes!) to the bad (least-favorite food trends!), we’re spending December looking back. Head here for all the stories in BA’s year in review. Food culture, at its best, is lighthearted, unpretentious, and, plainly, fun. This year we saw our beloved Corn Kid ascend to the pop culture canon, in the company of Sexy Dirtbag Chef and the sbagliato. The year’s mascot was, in fact, rotisserie chicken man, and I’m not willing to debate it. We’d happily shepherd each […]
Laura King, founder of King’s Fine Food, was awarded an MBE for charitable and voluntary services in 2020 for her work for people with brain tumors. King’s Fine Food Laura King has run a caviar business for almost 20 years — even supplying Britain’s royal family with the coveted foodstuff. But when she started in the food industry, she wasn’t a fan of caviar, which is the name for sturgeons’ roe, or eggs. “I didn’t even like caviar,” she told […]
Creating meals with leftovers that can be repurposed helps you save valuable time in the long run. MINNEAPOLIS — Cooking in December can be a pain because there is so much other stuff going on between holiday shopping, parties and the extra baking. So how about making a meal that you can turn into something else with the leftovers? Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian, Melissa Jaeger, joined KARE 11 to offer up some suggestions. Recipe #1: Spicy Honey-Garlic Pork Meatballs 1 […]
The global population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, the United Nations (UN) reports. With the growth of people worldwide comes added pressures for food supply, security and the systems managing the supply chain behind them. “It’s clear our current food systems are unsustainable,” James Petrie, CEO of Australian food tech company Nourish Ingredients, told FoodNavigator. Research data indicates that 77% of agricultural land is used to grow animals despite providing only 18% of calories and 37% of […]
