Balance your macros. Keep your high-protein, low-carb meals to 35% carbohydrates, 30% fat, and 35% protein, Brooking and Harris-Pincus suggest. On a 2,000-calorie diet, this will look like 175 g of carbohydrates, 67 g of fat, and 175 g of protein per day. There’s no need to overload the protein. As Harris-Pincus mentioned, we can only use around 25 to 30 g of protein per meal to maximize muscle growth and repair, so stick to this number. Focus on fiber. […]
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NEW YORK (CNN) – Any Chick-fil-A fan knows the chicken chain is closed on Sundays. It’s a practice that’s been in place since Chick-fil-A first opened in Georgia in 1946. But now, a bill has been introduced in New York that could affect Chick-fil-A locations at rest stops along Interstate 90 in New York state. The new bill would require food services at transportation facilities and rest areas to remain open seven days a week. The bill goes on to […]
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 […]
People often use low carb diets to promote weight loss and stabilize blood sugar levels. Though guidelines can vary, low carb diets typically limit foods high in carbs or added sugar. A low carb diet restricts carbohydrates, such as those found in pasta, bread, and sugary foods. It’s high in protein, fat, and vegetables. There are many different types of low carb diets. This is a detailed meal plan for a low carb diet. It explains what to eat and […]
Retailers have already made their big stock bets for Christmas, and the coming weeks will reveal customers’ appetites for the big day. Speciality Food delves into the data to see what the latest research reveals about purchasing behaviours. ‘Festive feeling’ expected to boost sales With inflation and the cost-of-living crisis still in the headlines, it won’t be a surprise to retailers that just over half, or 51%, of customers say they plan to keep a stricter budget this Christmas due […]
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 […]
NORWALK — Norwalk’s Chick-fil-A is set to re-open on Thursday after closing for several months to renovate the drive-thru and increase capacity. “It’s finally happening,” announced the Chick-fil-A located at 467 Connecticut Ave. in a Facebook post. The location closed at the end of September to address the drive-thru congestion issue or “car-pocalypse,” as Planning and Zoning Commissioner Nick Kantor described it during a meeting in July. “We will be open 6:30 am — 10:00 pm Monday-Saturday,” the post said. “We can’t […]
Scroll on Instagram or TikTok for even 10 seconds, and you know that recipe inspiration is easier than ever to come by. Despite the fire hose of cooking videos available online, we still can’t resist the allure of the analog: cracking the spine of a new cookbook. Hundreds of new titles publish each year, and, once again, our staff set out to read and test dozens of them to help you determine which to buy for yourself — and which […]
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 […]
