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This just in: Diet and acne are connected (at least for today), and it’s bagels, not french fries, that are giving you zits. Apparently scientists are now convinced that foods high in empty carbs (think bread, candy, soda–anything sugary) are connected to breakouts, because of a hormonal reaction that occurs when your blood sugar spikes. Aaaaand, cue smug reactions from paleo diet fans. More
Are high protein diets really better than high pizza diets, if you’re eating the same number of calories? Are all calories created equal? In scientific terms, a calorie (also known as kilocalorie or kcal), is the amount of energy required to raise one gram of water one degree Celsius. By that definition, chemically speaking, calories from fat, protein and carbs might be considered equal. When we consider the hormonal, physiological and psychological effect of various macronutrients, however, the results change. More
Preparation is key when it comes to any diet, however we don’t always have endless hours available in the kitchen to cook and pack a high protein meal. That’s where the smoothie comes in. Not only are they a convenient and tasty, it can keep your appetite at bay and boost your fat-burning hormones. Here are just a few of the many benefits More
“Eating clean”—i.e. eating mostly lean protein, vegetables, limited grains and fats, and no processed foods—usually emphasizes meat as a primary source of low-carb, low-fat protein to stabilize blood sugars, build muscle, and promote weight loss. And until recently, Tosca Reno‘s Eat-Clean Diet® was no different; many of the recipes in her books included lean beef, chicken, or fish, making them off-limits to vegetarians. But now she’s out to change the idea that vegetarians can’t eat a clean, high-protein diet: Her newest book, The Eat-Clean Diet® Vegetarian Cookbook, is exclusively aimed at helping vegetarians who want to maintain health with a clean diet, and also stay meat-free. More
We have mixed feelings about the paleo diet for several reasons, one of them being that the diet is so dang heavy in meat. All nutritional concerns aside, it just requires huge amounts of meat to sustain, which isn’t necessarily great for the environment or our food supply. So, even though most people agree that it’s nearly impossible to be vegetarian and paleo at the same time, we urge you to give Meatless Monday a try. We’re not trying to convert you; we merely think that you’d do everyone a favor by taking a day to lay off the meat. It may not be sustainable to eat like this every day, but there are recipes that we think will hold you over ’till Tuesday, when you can get back to your diet of pork chops and steak. More
The protein-heavy Dukan Diet, allegedly followed by Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, and her mother Carole Middleton, is ineffective and has no scientific basis, British dietitians say. More
It’s your last chance to hit the road for a long weekend this summer, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend the holiday weekend eating gas station nachos and hot dogs. There are plenty of healthy snacks to munch on—even within the confines of your car—that won’t leave you sugar crashing on the road or feeling bloated and heavy come Tuesday. We’re all for indulging this weekend, but do it when you’re at a great restaurant or family barbecue, not when you’re sitting in the car. More
The National Bison Association website proudly announces that ‘Bison is Big in 2011.’ It might be a bit biased, of course, but in the past three years, the average price of bison has increased 58%—and bison burgers have become increasingly common restaurant fare. Is this just a culinary blip, or is bison meat here to stay? Let’s hope the latter—if you eat meat, bison is one of the best choices you can make. Why? More
Take a stroll through the health and wellness section of any bookstore, and you’ll notice that many of the tomes on display are devoted to one of two ways of eating: low-carb or low-fat. Both have their merits and their downfalls, so which is the right approach to weight loss for you? Here’s my take on the benefits of each: More
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If you think you’re just one of those people who doesn’t need protein, think again: Protein is essential for immunity, maintaining healthy body composition, blood sugar balance, tissue healing and repair, muscle growth and for the production of hormones, chemical messengers and digestive enzymes in the body. Without protein, your body can’t properly make collagen to heal the skin; serotonin, dopamine and melatonin to boost mood and improve sleep, growth hormone for repair of body tissues and to slow down aging, digestive enzymes to prevent bloating and indigestion and antibodies to prevent infection. More
If you’re still putting together menu plans for the 4th of July, don’t forget to put these lean lentil burgers from Dr. Natasha Turner’s The Hormone Diet on your list. They won’t leave you feeling bloated or heavy like the ones made of beef or turkey, and they’ll please even the vegetarians at your cookout on Monday. Plus, they clock in at under 400 calories a pop. That’s better than your favorite sausage can say. More
The USDA Food Pyramid has long been a reminder of the ideal diet, outlining the government-recommended servings of grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, meat, and beans. But proportions have changed in recent years – the newest version, MyPyramid, above, places a … More
