“Lower glycemic index than cane sugar,” boasts the package of Nutiva Coconut Sugar. That may sound good…but it doesn’t mean much. In theory, glycemic index (GI) measures how much a…
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Beans, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, milk, bran. Those are some of the usual suspects when people are trying to figure out, ahem, what foods cause gas. And those foods can cause gas.
But most of us overlook a growing source of the problem: inulin, or chicory root extract, one of the most popular ingredients in “high-fiber” foods.
For our take on succotash, we replaced the lima beans with edamame (unripened green soybeans).
“Beverage of champions: Chocolate milk gets an Olympic-style makeover,” reported the Washington Post in January after ads featuring U.S. Olympic athletes began popping up during the Sochi winter games. Olympic athletes have access to the best in exercise regimens and health and nutrition advice. If they drink chocolate milk post workout, should you?
When it comes to recovering from intense exercise, this classic childhood beverage has taken the spotlight.
In some studies, drinking chocolate milk immediately after a strenuous workout is one of the best ways to recover quickly—better than sugary sports drinks like Gatorade. The milk’s naturally occurring sugar (lactose) is half glucose, its protein speeds up glycogen synthesis in the body, and its electrolytes (like potassium and, to a lesser extent, sodium) help you rehydrate.
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, were originally cultivated in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. This legume is one of the oldest domesticated crops in history.
To this day, chickpeas are a staple food of those cuisines, as well as Indian cuisine.
You may have come across them in dahl or hummus, and deliciously spiced Tunisian and Moroccan tagine meals turn chickpeas into a gastronomic delicacy. Chickpeas have a nutty flavor, but easily accommodate a variety of herbs and spices.
Chopped Chicken Salad To make it vegetarian, drop the chicken and mix in 2 cups of cooked, shelled edamame. Total time to prepare: 30 minutes [text_ad] Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless,…
Black Bean Fiesta Salad Queso fresco is a fresh white cheese that should be available in most supermarkets. If you can’t find it, you can use feta. For extra zing,…
CabApple Slaw The more tart the apple, the more savory the slaw. Total time to prepare: 15 minutes [text_ad] Ingredients: 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced…
Smokin’ Broccoli Raw broccoli? You bet. (You can also make the recipe with broccoli that’s lightly steamed and then cooled to room temperature.) Total time to prepare: 15 minutes [text_ad]…
Golden Cauliflower Why slice the florets? It creates flat surfaces that brown nicely when sautéed. Total time to prepare: 15 minutes [text_ad] Ingredients: ¼ cup pine nuts 4 cups cauliflower…