Eggs and Cholesterol - How Many Eggs Can You Safely Eat? Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. Just imagine… a whole egg contains all the nutrients needed to turn a single cell into an entire baby chicken. However, eggs have gotten a bad reputation because the yolks are high in cholesterol. In fact, a single medium sized egg contains 186 mg of cholesterol, which is 62% of the recommended daily intake. People believed that if you ate cholesterol, that it would raise cholesterol in the blood and contribute to heart disease. But it turns out that it isn’t that simple. Let me explain how that works… How Your Body Regulates Cholesterol Levels Cholesterol is often seen as a negative word. When we hear it, we automatically start thinking of medication, heart attacks and early death. But the truth is that cholesterol is a very important part of the body. It is also used to make steroid hormones like testosterone, estrogen and cortisol. Without cholesterol, we wouldn’t even exist. Bottom Line: The liver produces large amounts of cholesterol.
73 Kitchen Hacks to Save Time, Get Organized, and Stay Sane So maybe you think you’ve got it all figured out. You’re the MacGyver of the kitchen — spatula in one hand two eggs in the other. Crack, separate, and plop goes the egg in the bowl… with a bit of shell. The horror! Food Storage 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Peeling, Pitting, and Removing 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. Food Prep Photo: Michelle@TNS 29. 30. 31. 32. Photo by Perry Santanachote 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. Cooking/Baking 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. Reheating/Leftovers Photo by Kate Morin 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. Freezing Photo: Renee S. 53. 54. 55.
10 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight on Paleo - Paleo Plan Tell me if this sounds familiar. You heard about Paleo from someone who lost weight effortlessly on Paleo. They told you Paleo was amazing, the food tasted great, you could eat bacon (omg!), and that they ate as much food as they wanted and they just…. LOST WEIGHT! So you decided to try it for yourself, and in the first week you lost 7 pounds… 7 freaking pounds. You figured you were on an easy peasy downhill ride to your optimal size. What the? Is this you? I’ve talked to a lot of Paleo people, and I’ve learned a lot from them (and myself) over the years about failing to lose fat, even on Paleo. A lot of this info is being borrowed from another similar post I wrote on this topic here. 1. I just had a conversation with my beautiful cousin, Meg about calories. I’ve had the same thing happen over and over in my own life. Then I usually end up going to myfitnesspal.com and log what I eat for a few days to see the damage. So. 2. 3. I sleep with ear plugs in every night. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
How to Use Key Rings, Washers & Lace to Make Chic Accessories The bracelet is back. We're not sure that it went anywhere, but we've been seeing so many fun and creative takes on friendship bracelets, bangles, wrap bracelets, and more that we've decided that this summer is officially a DIY bracelet renaissance. Materials: - small washers - small key rings - lace trim or ribbon - scissors - tape The materials for this one couldn't be simpler. For this bracelet, we'll use 5 washers and about 12 inches of lace trim. Use tape to create a needle or shoelace end on one end of your trim. Now, pull your ribbon up over the second washer and weave it through the first washer. Pull it all the way through, and then weave back through your second washer. To fasten, simply tie an adorable bow around your wrist. Done! For the second bracelet, we used two pieces of lace trim and some extra small key rings leftover from our DIY Camera Strap. Use the tape to attach the two pieces of trim together, and repeat the steps above.
Infographic: Calories of Common Alcoholic Beverages | UPMC HealthBeat The holidays are just months away, and for many of us, the celebration also means you’ll be having a few adult beverages with friends and family. Sipping on those yummy holiday-inspired concoctions can be fun, but they’ll also rack up the calories in a flash. While we’re not quite ready to break out the Christmas decorations, it’s never too early to plan your defense against holiday overindulgence. Discover how many calories are in your favorite drinks so you can make wiser choices during the upcoming holiday season and into the new year. However pleasant the occasional cold beer, chilled glass of wine, or sweet cocktail may be, it’s also important to note that drinking alcohol can have negative effects on your body and overall health. By understanding the amount of calories in your favorite alcoholic drinks, you can make smarter decisions when hitting the bar at your next holiday gathering, so that you’re mentally and physically fit when entering 2015!
Chicken Cacciatore (Hunter Style Chicken) Recipe 1 Brown the chicken: Rinse chicken and pat dry. Season the chicken pieces on all sides with salt. Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Working in batches so that you don't crowd the pan, place the chicken pieces skin side down in the pan. Remove chicken to a bowl, set aside. 2 Sauté the onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic: Add the sliced onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms to the pan. Cook until the onions are translucent, and the mushrooms have given up most of their moisture, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and cook a minute more. 3 Deglaze pan with wine, add tomatoes, spices: Add the wine and scrape up any browned bits at the bottom of the pan. Stir in the pepper, thyme, oregano, and about a teaspoon of salt. 4 Add chicken back to pan, partially cover, cook until tender: Place the chicken pieces on top of the tomatoes and onions, skin side up. Cook the chicken on a low simmer, turning and basting from time to time.
15 Reasons Why Tequila Is Actually Really F*cking Good For You There is no doubt that when people like their tequila, they really love it. When it comes to this alcohol of choice, there really are no boundaries or limitations. As the Pringles campaign so eloquently put it, “Once you pop, the fun don’t stop.” You know that group of friends who can never decide what type of round to buy at the bar? These people spend their time arguing between Jameson, vodka and Fireball. But do you know the one suggestion that will shut them the F up? So get ready to open your eyes to the benefits of tequila, some of which you never even thought could be possible. 1. How exactly is this possible? We can thank our friends at the American Chemical Society for this one. 2. Yes, you heard me correctly; there are certain components in tequila that can help you lose weight. 3. You may quickly disagree, but we’re not talking about that sh*tty watered-down tequila most people are accustomed to. Try drinking this instead and see if that headache becomes a memory of the past. 4.
The sunny NYC Italian eatery Lady Gaga loves On a recent night on a desolate, far-west strip of the Meatpacking District, it’s cold and dark — but inside Santina, it’s summer on the Italian coast. Squint, and you could be on a cruise-ship deck: A squad of servers in bright teal, orange and purple polo shirts, white pants and Rod Laver sneakers roam the new, 100-seat restaurant with cheery efficiency. Mustachioed bartenders pour glasses of rosé and mix fruity cocktails served in porcelain pineapples. “When you say you’re going to an Italian restaurant, I don’t think this is what you have in mind,” quips Stephen Mack, an IT consultant and the son of former Morgan Stanley CEO John Mack, who was at the restaurant for dinner with his partner, Brian Schaefer, and three other good-looking guys on a recent Monday. Modal Trigger Welcome to the latest eatery-cum-set piece from the Major Food Group — the team behind Carbone, Dirty French and the rapidly expanding Parm chain. Modal Trigger Modal Trigger Modal Trigger
All About Rice Rice gets a lot of really good press, mostly because it’s so strongly associated with the traditional Japanese diet and the famously healthy people who eat it. But just because something is stereotyped as “health food” doesn’t make it Paleo: if anything, the more something is touted as a miracle food, the more likely it is to not be Paleo-friendly (tofu springs to mind…). The temptation with rice is to dismiss it as one of these unhealthy “health foods.” Well, yes and no. Carbs and Paleo: A Quick Review If you already know that Paleo is not a low-carb diet, you can skip this section. If this is news to you, then here’s a quick review: Paleo is not about cutting carbs! Grains aren’t bad because they have carbs. Provided that your carbs come from safe starches instead of grains, Paleo can be adjusted to accommodate a wide range of carbohydrate intakes, depending on your personal preference. White vs. But think about Mother Nature’s design options for a second. White Rice and Paleo The Upshot
27 Paleo Diet Food Substitutions (Use This, Not That) Going Paleo doesn’t mean going without your favorite foods, it simply means you’ll have to learn to find suitable substitutes for the things you love. Luckily there are workarounds for many of the most common Paleo no-nos. The Paleo diet doesn’t have to feel restrictive, and if you’ve gotten the mentality that you have to go without your faves likely means you haven’t come up with a reliable system for replicating them. Hopefully this list will give you the guidance you need to have long-term lasting success with the Paleo diet. 1. Use Coconut Flour Not All-Purpose Flour Losing wheat and grains is one of the hardest thing for those starting out on Paleo, but much of that can be avoided by using a replacement flour like coconut flour. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. P.S. + Watch our FREE presentation on the 5 foods that kill fat and naturally purge toxins from your body.
Best Hangover Cure: How To Drink And Hack Your Hangover One of the most common questions about the Bulletproof Diet is whether alcohol is ok. I also hear, “How do I cure my hangover?” as well as “Is alcohol Paleo?” and “What should I drink when I am trying to stay Bulletproof but want to be social?” Let’s face it – not a lot of us have only one drink on big holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas or New Year’s Eve. This post is about how to use biohacking to enjoy alcohol without many side effects (you know, things like cancer, aging, and hangovers). –>Ready to hack your hangover? And to celebrate the holidays, here’s an infographic that distills (ahem) all I know about alcohol, metabolism, and toxins into practical advice you can use. How To Hack Your Hangover: Free Infographic (click to enlarge) The Best Hangover Cures: 5 Steps To Hack Your Hangover Step 1 (optional): Choose the alcohol that will cause the least hangover problems. There are tons of types of alcohol but the most common ones are represented here. Step 4: Do more if you want.
Apparently tea contains more caffeine than coffee. Why is it that coffee is typically so much more stimulating than tea? | Notes and Queries Apparently tea contains more caffeine than coffee. Why is it that coffee is typically so much more stimulating than tea? Nick, London UK Tea leaves have more caffeine than coffee beans before they are brewed. Add your answer Baking With Almond Flour All your questions on baking with almond flour answered here! This instructional article takes the guesswork out of how to bake with almond flour, so you can indulge in low carb treats all year long. Take it from this self-proclaimed Almond Flour Wizard! I’ve updated this post on how to bake with almond flour, as I’ve got a lot more good information to add! I’ve been baking with almond flour for more than 8 years now and I have to say, I have gotten pretty good at it. Because almond flour is the basis of many of my keto recipes, I am highly comfortable with it. So let’s get started. Almond Meal vs. Let’s clear up any misconceptions right now that all almond flour is created equal. It should also be blanched almond flour, so that you get no little dark bits of skin. Almond meal is more coarse and may contain the skin of the nuts. Almond meal is much more coarsely ground and if you place the two side by side, you can really see the difference. Subbing Almond Flour for Wheat Flour