Healthy Eating Tips | Summer Tomato - Upgrade Your Healthstyle Photo 1- 10 S.F. Dishes For ANY Type Of Diet — They're All Delish! If you glance around any S.F. dinner table, chances are someone in attendance has nutritional restrictions. From the quinoa-loving vegan to the coconut-milk purist, these choice diets are more than just foodie fads — they're a way of life. But, if you think chowing down at S.F.’s health-conscious eateries has to be a boring experience, guess again. Our city offers some of the most innovative, tastiest dishes aligned with every grub philosophy, so we set out to find the best of the best. Photographed by Ashley Batz Photographed by Ashley Batz Begin Slideshow
The New Veganism Features - Food52 - food community, recipe search and cookbook contests Forget what you know about vegan baked goods -- this quickbread is a game-changer. Read More » Welcome spring with a bright, lemony asparagus risotto -- and a trick for making it rich and creamy without cheese. Read More » A satisfying vegan solution for a non-vegan favorite. Read More » A foolproof, gluten-free flatbread from the streets of Europe, plus three ideas for what to pair it with. Read More » A vegan chili bound to give your current chili a run for its money. Read More » For game day, feed your vegan friends these spicy, hearty, lentil-based Sloppy Joes. Read More » Nature's idea of comfort food gets even better. Read More » If you're looking to add more vegan dishes to your diet in 2014, start here. Read More » Want some good luck in 2014? Read More » Put tofu in your chocolate pie.
How Ironman Brendan Brazier Fuels With Plants Photos by Rob Campbell Former professional triathlete and two-time Canadian 50km ultramarathon champion, Brendan Brazier, knows a thing or two about thriving. He frequents Tony Horton’s home gym, helps mega-watt stars gear up for the big screen (remember Hugh Jackman in X-Men?), and has dedicated his life to raising awareness about plant-based eating. When Brazier isn’t working with elite athletes (from the NFL, MLB, NHL, UFC, PGA, and even some Olympic competitors, too), he’s sharing his health knowledge to help people of all ages and fitness levels reach their goals. Greatist caught up with the former Ironman to talk quinoa and sports performance. I think we all know the stereotype that’s out there: Vegetarians can’t build muscle or develop the same level of fitness as meat eaters. I think it’s becoming less of a problem now because there are so many athletes who are doing [plant-based eating]. I just really like getting out for long runs or bike rides. No, no. It’s very important.
Top 15 Crusaders for Health in America's Food Industry In a country where fast food reigns and video games trump family dinnertime, it often seems there’s no stopping Americans’ waistlines. More than one-third of U.S. adults are obese, and nearly 32 percent of children ages two to 19 are considered overweight or obese. Sadly enough, massive portions, increased snacking, and dependability on convenient, processed foods have all been attributed to an unhealthy population . Amongst all the junk food commercials and donut sandwiches, there are a handful of health heroes. 1. Nestle has got her hand in nearly every facet of America’s food industry. 2. As one of the foremost activists for change in the overwrought food industry, Pollan is an outspoken and often controversial figure in the food and farming space. 3. After launching the Let’s Move! 4. As an author and New York Times writer, Bittman likes to weigh in on what’s wrong with the American diet. 5. 6. Most people know her as the Renegade Lunch Lady, but you can call her Chef Ann. 7. 8. 9.
U.S. Food Policy Time to Revisit Food Deserts Fixes looks at solutions to social problems and why they work. Daniel Borris for The New York TimesA market in San Antonio, Tex. In last week’s Fixes column I reported on a variety of initiatives that New York and other cities are engaged in to increase the availability of healthy food for sale, particularly fresh produce, in low-income neighborhoods that are believed to have insufficient access. As The Times also reported last week, however, some new studies have questioned whether food deserts are as pervasive a problem as the government and other researchers have long believed they are. The conventional answers have been yes to both questions. This study drew on a national survey that tracked children from kindergarten to fifth grade. Much of the research on food access draws on business data sets, which include things like types of businesses, locations and sizes, but not information about, say, the quality or variety of food in a store. Third, as Abhijit V.
6 Essentials for Your Vegan Kitchen | One Green Planet There are many myths out there surrounding vegan eating. People think vegan food is bland, strange, lacking protein, difficult to find, and on and on. Now, Green Monsters, the time has come to dispel these myths. The good news is that so many vegan products are on supermarket shelves these days that no one should shun the vegan diet because of the fears mentioned above. To ensure a happy vegan belly, you'll firstly need to load up on fresh fruit, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds and legumes. 1. The first step to stocking your vegan kitchen is ensuring that you have plenty of condiments. Next, you are going to need some great cereal options for that most important meal of the day. What if you are looking for a more decadent breakfast for your Sunday brunch? Chances are you also need a morning cup of Joe to get your day going. No vegan pantry is complete without some snacking options, so what better than snacks that are both healthy and delicious? Image Source: Cyril Caton/Flickr
31 Weird But Awesome Recipes Using Canned Pumpkin Every fall, we line Greatist’s pantries with can after can of pumpkin purée in the hopes of creating the season’s perfect pie. It’s a noble goal, to be sure, but there are endless ways to use canned pumpkin, from the fairly common (like risotto or pasta) to the less expected (or downright weird). Canned pumpkin is a surprisingly versatile product packed with vitamins A, C, K, and fiber, so we thought it best to spread the word: pumpkin makes almost anything delicious. Here’s a list of the more unconventional ways to use up pumpkin purée so that your cans are never wasted — eat up! Drinks Photo: Kate / Cookie and Kate 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Snacks Photo: Gina Homolka / Skinny Taste 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Breakfast Photo: Kelli Dunn / The Corner Kitchen Blog 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Mains Photo: Sweet Miscellany 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Desserts Photo: Christal Sczebel / Nutritionist in the Kitch 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. For the dog 31.