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Tips, tricks, recipes, and hacks to make your diet a successful one.
9 Best Sakes to Drink and Cook with, According to an Expert
In the sake world, production methods play as much of a role in determining the character of a brew as the raw materials and environment (you can learn about sake basics here). When shopping for sake, a good place to start is with price point. Broadly speaking, highly polished ginjo and daiginjo sake tends to be more expensive. These super-premium products are usually aromatic with prominent fruity and floral flavors. More gently milled rice yields earthier, fuller-bodied sake.
Kaly JohnesPublished about 13 hours ago in LongevityDoes Beer Expire? Here's What an Expert Says
Fuzzy mold spots on bread, spoiled milk stinking up your fridge—some rotten food is easier to identify than others. But when it comes to beer, how can you tell if it's past its prime?
Kaly JohnesPublished about 13 hours ago in LongevityRed Meat Consumption May Increase Your Diabetes Risk by 62%, New Study Shows
Red Meat Consumption May Increase Your Diabetes Risk by 62%, New Study Shows A recent comprehensive study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that eating as little as two servings of red meat per week could significantly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study, published October 19, 2023, in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, carries crucial implications regarding your dietary choices, revealing that your diabetes risk might increase with the more red meat you eat. However, the researchers point out that substituting red meat with healthy plant-based proteins, such as nuts or legumes, or moderate amounts of dairy products, may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Keep reading to learn more about the study’s findings and what they mean for your health
Kaly JohnesPublished about 13 hours ago in LongevityHow to Bake a Potato Perfectly Every Time
Whether you're eating them simply with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, stuffing them with spinach and feta, or loading them up with sour cream, cheese, green onions and more, baked potatoes are a satisfying and versatile meal. Learn how to make baked potatoes, including how to cook them in the oven, air fryer and more. Note that, for each method, times are an approximation. Based on the size of your potatoes and your specific equipment, your potatoes may cook a few minutes faster or they may need a few minutes more than suggested here.
Kaly JohnesPublished about 13 hours ago in LongevityAlex Morgan Just Told Us the High-Fiber Breakfast She Eats Before a Game
Two-time World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan is an iconic face of the United States women’s national soccer team. But off the field, the striker is a mom first, and she prioritizes her own healthy eating pattern and wellness routine as well as her family’s.
Kaly JohnesPublished about 13 hours ago in LongevityNavigating Blood Sugar Dynamics Beyond Fasting: A Holistic Approach to Glycemic Health
Introduction: In the realm of health and wellness, blood sugar management stands as a cornerstone of metabolic well-being. While fasting blood sugar levels serve as a conventional metric for assessing glycemic health, understanding blood sugar dynamics beyond fasting is essential for comprehensive health management. By exploring the multifaceted factors that influence blood sugar levels throughout the day, individuals can gain insights into optimizing their metabolic health and vitality.
Gabriel GimaPublished about 24 hours ago in LongevityThe 5 Best Teas for a Sore Throat, According to Experts
Why Drink Tea If You Have a Sore Throat? According to family medicine and culinary medicine physician, Angie Neison, M.D., CCMS, DipABLM, hydration is the biggest reason to drink tea when you have a sore throat. She says, "When you are constantly able to keep moisture in your mucous membranes, it can help lessen the pain."
Kaly JohnesPublished 2 days ago in LongevityHow to Choose the Healthiest Peanut Butter, According to Dietitians
Walking down the peanut butter aisle may confront you with an overwhelming amount of choices to make. Between the dozens of brands, ingredients and special labeling, you might leave feeling confused about the healthiest choice to make.
Kaly JohnesPublished 2 days ago in Longevity5 "Bad" Carbs You Should Be Eating to Lose Weight
Fiber Opting for whole grains, fruits, veggies and beans as your main carbohydrate sources can fuel your body with fiber. This nutrient is an indigestible carbohydrate that helps you feel full longer and nourishes your gut bacteria.
Kaly JohnesPublished 2 days ago in LongevityRecipes to Eat If You Overeat
1) Anti-Inflammatory Cherry-Spinach Smoothie This healthy smoothie is not only delicious—it also boosts your daily dose of anti-inflammatory foods. It starts with a base of creamy gut-friendly kefir and includes cherries, which can lower the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein. Heart-healthy fats in avocado, almond butter and chia seeds deliver additional anti-inflammatory compounds to the body, while spinach offers a mix of antioxidants that sweep up harmful free radicals. Fresh ginger adds zing, plus a compound called gingerol, which preliminary studies suggest may improve inflammatory markers of heart disease if consumed daily.
Kaly JohnesPublished 2 days ago in LongevityThe 5 Best Fats to Help Lower Your Cholesterol, Approved by a Dietitian
Cholesterol has a reputation for being a bad thing, but it's necessary for your health. In fact, your liver makes cholesterol, which the body uses in various ways, such as to produce hormones. But consuming too much of some types of fat—saturated and trans fat (found in fatty meats and fried foods, for example)—may raise levels of LDL cholesterol (known as “bad” cholesterol). This type of cholesterol could accumulate in arteries, increasing your risk for heart disease and stroke, according to the American Heart Association. It’s important to note that, in the past, added trans fats were mainly found in processed foods, but the Food and Drug Administration has banned them. However, trans fats can still naturally be found in a few foods.
Kaly JohnesPublished 2 days ago in LongevityWhat Happens to Your Body When You Eat Cauliflower Regularly
You might call cauliflower the Taylor Swift of the veggie world. No longer relegated solely to veggie crudité plates, cauliflower has gained popularity, making itself into everything from tacos and Buffalo wings to steak and pizza crust.
Kaly JohnesPublished 2 days ago in Longevity