The 100 Healthiest Foods In the fast-paced world of nutrition research, it seems like a hot discovery hits the news every week. So we asked prominent scientists doing groundbreaking work on how edibles stave off illness to pin down the 100 most nutrient-packed foods. To make our list, a food had to be very rich in at least one vitamin, mineral or other compound known to protect against cancer, heart disease or other diseases. Be supermarket smart and use this list as your shopping list. you body will be glad you did! ANTHOCYANINS: Plant pigments that help protect you from heart disease. by Janis Jibrin, R.D.
Chocolate Cupcakes with Flaming Strawberries Call me easily amused, but these little torch-topped cupcakes delight me. Besides being a cute novelty item for a party, I think they would add a little drama to the end of a romantic meal. I've been looking for something different to serve for Valentine's dessert, and this is definitely different. The strawberries are hollowed out and filled with a bit of liquor, then ignited with a match. For the cake portion, I chose a One Bowl Chocolate Cupcake recipe because 1. it's quick 2. it is easy, and 3. it fits my prerequisite for a light ending on date night. I should say, a light ending provided you don't eat too many. The cakes are just sweet enough, and have a light, fluffy crumb - the perfect vehicle for rich chocolate buttercream. Notes for flaming strawberries:Any alcohol below 80 proof will not ignite well. Shaina made a margarita version of this on Babble Food. Chocolate Cupcakes with Flaming Strawberries Yield: About 20 cupcakes [click to print]Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Soy's Thyroid Dangers For at a past decade, the issue of whether soy has a negative effect on the thyroid has been a continuing question. The potential effects of soy on the thyroid remains a controversial issue, one that shows no signs of being resolved in the near future. On one side, we have health and nutrition magazines touting the benefits of soy as a cure-all for menopause, cancer prevention, heart disease, weight loss, and many other health concerns. And behind the many soy food products and supplements is a multi-billion-dollar industry that make profits hugely from soy. Some nutritionists tout soy as a key part of a healthy diet. On the other side of the issue are the opponents of soy, who believe that soy is a toxin, and is particularly toxic to thyroid patients. In the middle, there are experts who suggest that some soy -- as long as it is in unprocessed food form, or fermented forms, and not genetically modified -- may be safe for thyroid patients, as long as it's eaten only in moderation.
» Reader Recipes [From this post on Oh She Glows] During January 2009, I felt a huge void in my life. I was unhappy with my career and I was often up late at night until 3 or 4 in the morning worrying about work. In my Story of the Green Monster post, I explained: Determined to feel alive once again, I crammed the healthiest foods into my blender and I blended my little heart out. This was one of my first concoctions: No almond milk, just kale, an English cucumber, and baby carrots. lol. Thankfully, my Green Monsters have improved greatly since those initial days. On January 26, 2009, I gave my two weeks notice at my job. I still receive a lot of emails and tweets from people who have just tried their first green monster. I am also asked a lot what my classic go-to recipe is so I thought it would be fun to do a post on my most frequently enjoyed Green Monster recipe. This is a recipe that I keep coming back to again and again and it never fails me. [print_this] Classic Green Monster Yield: 1 serving/2 cups
The 19 Healthiest Foods You’re Probably Not Eating There are a lot of very healthy foods out there, and nutritionists have been kind enough to let you know which ones to eat. After a while, though, their advice seems to all sound the same, and you start hearing the same foods over and over again. However, there are loads of foods that aren't as popular as some, but are just as good (or even better). Here are 19 of the best, yet lesser-known, foods that are excellent for your health: Beets - Red, juicy, and irresistibly sweet, beets are reportedly among the 150 healthiest foods on Earth.
Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread I’m sorry. I know it’s Monday morning and you probably came here for some pretty pictures of food that you could glance at, and then move on with your day… and here I go thrusting warm, soft cinnamon sugar bread in your face. It’s not fair. You don’t deserve this sort of torture. This bread hits all the comfort spots in my soul. I’m sorry and you’re welcome and I love you. Let’s start at the beginning. I did this all without the use of a stand mixer and dough hook. This dough can be made and left to rise , then refrigerated overnight for use in the morning. This is the dough just before it’s left to rise. After the dough has rested and risen for an hour, I knead it in a few tablespoons of flour. This is the part in the bread process where you can wrap the dough and place it in the fridge to rest overnight. I worked with my dough right away. I can’t even deal. I sliced the dough, vertically, into six long strips. After 30 minutes in the oven… oh man…. bread heaven. Makes: one 9x5x3-inch loaf
Mike's Amazing Cakes Insanity Workout Drop serious pounds and sculpt sexy curves with Insanity, the DVD craze that lives up to the hype. The magic behind the routine comes from plyometrics: explosive, full-body exercises that rev your heart rate and ratchet up metabolism to torch megacalories and build lean muscle. We asked Insanity creator Shaun Thompson for his top multitasking moves to help you get an insane body in only 20 minutes. You'll need: Zilch. Unless you count a wardrobe of size-smaller clothes. The plan: Do each sizzler for 1 minute without stopping between exercises. The HEISMAN Works: shoulders, arms, abs, butt, thighsStand with feet hip-width apart, elbows bent, arms close to body. Stance Jacks Works: shoulders, abs, obliques, butt, thighsStand with feet together, arms raised to chest level, elbows out, fingertips touching. Hit the Floor Works: abs, butt, thighsStand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms down. Works: abs, butt, thighsStand with feet hip-width apart, knees soft, arms down. Double Diamond
Tips for Feeding Vegetarian Kids -- Feeding Your Toddler -- WhatToExpect.com It’s dinnertime. Got veggies? Check. Fruit? Check. Brown rice? Don’t stress about protein. Rethink the mix. Add in some B12. Serve some vitamin C with every meal. Monitor the milk. Make each bite count. See more toddler eating and nutrition tips. 10 Power Food Combos The Oscar winning visionary filmmaker opened up during a Reddit AMA on Saturday afternoon. James Cameron, the acclaimed filmmaker behind sci-fi classics like Terminator, Aliens, and Terminator 2, as well as the blockbuster behemoths Titanic and Avatar, participated in a surprisingly candid Reddit AMA on Saturday afternoon. The self-proclaimed “king of the world” was online promoting Years of Living Dangerously, a 9-part documentary series about the filmmaking styles of top directors, which will premiere on Sunday, April 13 on Showtime. And Redditors, as is their wont, didn’t let Cameron off easy, prodding him with questions ranging from how to find missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370—Cameron knows how, apparently!—to his thoughts on climate change, Leonardo DiCaprio, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and more. Here’s the cream of the crop. [Note: No changes were made to Mr. On how best to combat climate change: On how to find Flight MH370: Well, I know how it will be done. On the Avatar sequels:
Bile Duct » Blog Archive » This is Your Child on Drugs. So I was watching TV the other day and saw a new Partnership for a Drug-Free America commercial. Actually I don’t think they’re called that anymore. They have some new 21st century name or something. Hey teenager, are your parents watching this with you? OK, I don’t think he actually said “drugs are bad”, but I forget how he wraps up. Anyway, I just want to say thank God for this commercial! But unfortunately, this commercial doesn’t go nearly far enough toward educating parents. By far, the biggest indicator of drug use in general is moodiness and rebelliousness in teenagers. If your teenager exhibits moodiness and rebellion, the music he or she listens to and the way they dress can help you determine exactly what drug they are addicted to. Here are some specific warning signs that your child is in trouble with drugs and other nefarious activities. Does your child wear baggy hip-hop clothing and listen to rap music?
Weight Loss Foods – YouBeauty Some foods—from celery to spicy eats—maintain a mythical status among dieters, who believe they offer an effortless calorie-burning boost. But can a single food give you a real leg-up when it comes to shedding excess pounds, or is this right up there with baby unicorns and U.F.O.s? We asked Anthony Ricci, a certified sports nutritionist on the board of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, to give us the skinny on five foods often believed to magically tip the scales in your favor. MORE: Six Apps that Help You Lose Weight Claim: Celery burns off more calories than it contains. Ricci says the so-called negative calorie hypothesis is technically correct but the effect is so negligible it’s useless for shrinking waistlines. MORE: 10 Healthy Brown Bag Lunches Claim: Eggs help control your appetite. While eating eggs won’t trigger spontaneous fat loss, Ricci says that eggs may help stabilize appetite. MORE: Tunisian Egg Scramble Recipe Claim: Spicy foods rev up your metabolism. Read More
Feeding Your Preschooler - Ages 4 to 5 Years Nutrition during preschool years is important for kids' growth and learning and to provide energy for high activity levels. Here are some suggestions for good nutrition during these years. What should my preschooler be eating? Your preschooler is now able to feed him- or herself and is able to try a wide variety of foods. How much should my preschooler be eating? Your job is to decide what foods are offered and when and where they are eaten. The following table gives guidelines for how much your preschooler should be eating each day. Grain Group - at least 6 servings each day 1 slice of bread 4-6 crackers ½ cup cooked rice, pasta, or cereal ½ bun, muffin, or bagel Fruit and Vegetable Group - at least 5 servings each day ½ cup cooked, canned, or chopped raw ½ - 1 small fruit/vegetable ½ cup juice Milk Group - at least 3 servings each day ¾ cup milk or yogurt ¾ ounce of cheese Meat Group - 2 servings each day 1-3 tablespoons lean meat, chicken, fish 4-5 tablespoons dry beans and peas 1 egg