With mushrooms in peak season right now, there are so many varieties to choose from — portobello, cremini, chanterelles and shiitake, for example. Mushrooms are hearty vegetables that many vegetarians substitute for meat in dishes. Each of these five recipes — all under 400 calories — makes the most of the season’s star fungi, with four being vegetarian. 1. CHICKEN & MUSHROOMS IN WINE SAUCE | COOKING LIGHT This recipe comes together in less than 25 minutes. It’s adaptable to your pantry — if you don’t have egg noodles, use another kind of pasta, and if you’re out of tarragon, swap in basil, oregano or thyme. Recipe makes 4 servings. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 339; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Sodium: 532mg; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein 29g 2. FALL HAZELNUT PANZANELLA | LOVE & LEMONS With less than 350 calories and bursting with flavor thanks to fresh herbs, hazelnuts and champagne vinegar, this panzanella makes a satisfying side dish or light dinner. Recipe makes 3 servings. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 336; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 240mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 6g 3. CHEESY POLENTA WITH MUSHROOMS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES Ideal for a festive brunch or easy dinner party, this dish is ready in less than 30 minutes. The mushroom sauce tempers the rich fontal cheese with melt-in-your-mouth polenta. If you can’t find fontal or fontina cheese, use provolone, gruyere or gouda. Recipe makes 4 servings at 1 gratin each. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 374; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 43mg; Sodium: 518mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 9g; Protein 17g 4. BALSAMIC-GINGER GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS | THE ROASTED ROOT Marinating the portobello mushrooms in this dish adds a bright balsamic-ginger flavor. Serve on a bun for a complete meat-free meal or as a hearty side. Recipe makes 4 servings at 1 mushroom each. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 373; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 13g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 544mg; Carbohydrate: 29g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 18g 5. MUSHROOM STROGANOFF | SKINNYTASTE Give beef the night off by swapping it for shiitake, baby portabella and cremini mushrooms in this vegetarian take on stroganoff. Served with a creamy sauce over egg noodles, it’s the perfect dish for a chilly fall day. Recipe makes 4 servings at 1 1/2 cups each. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 391; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 19mg; Sodium: 341mg; Carbohydrate: 66g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 15g The post 5 Hearty Mushroom Recipes Under 400 Calories appeared first on Under Armour. Source: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/5-hearty-mushroom-recipes-under-400-calories/via Blogger 5 Hearty Mushroom Recipes Under 400 Calories
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When the foliage breaks out and the temperature dips, it’s natural to go into hibernation mode and crave indulgences like game-day wings, a big vat of chili and apple pie. Although these foods may be trademarks of the season, they aren’t great when you’re trying to lose weight. Many of the decadent foods you love can be slimmed down without losing their comforting touch. A few simple swaps mean you can enjoy the flavors of fall without overdoing it in the calorie department. Here’s how: READ MORE > 10 HEALTHY SWAPS TO SAVE YOU 100 CALORIES The post 6 Healthy Swaps for Fall appeared first on Under Armour. Source: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/6-healthy-swaps-fall/via Blogger 6 Healthy Swaps for Fall One of our readers, Ewa K., asked on Facebook: “Which is better for weight loss: (1) eating 1,500 calories a day and not exercising or (2) eating 1,800 calories but burning 300 calories per day through exercise?” What the question really asks is less about the actual numbers and more about the deficit and whether one way of creating the deficit is better. It’s true that if following a 1,500-calorie diet creates a calorie deficit, then you will lose weight. The first scenario assumes you’re cutting calories by eating less but not exercising, while the second scenario assumes you’re consuming 300 calories more but burning those calories off through exercise. In both scenarios your total daily net calories is 1,500 — implying you should lose the same amount of weight taking either approach. But the answer to this question isn’t black and white, so let’s break it down further. DIET VS. EXERCISE: WHICH IS BETTER?It’s generally accepted that diet is more important than exercise for weight loss — some say weight loss is 80% diet and 20% exercise. We live in an environment that is “obesogenic,” meaning weight gain is easy and weight loss is difficult, especially with tempting snacks and fast food around every corner. The problem is, those snacks and fast-food dinners take a lot of extra effort to burn off. Nobody has time to walk 25 minutes every time they eat a Reese’s peanut butter cup. This is why diet trumps exercise if you have to pick one. But, research has proven an obvious but important point: A 2012 randomized controlled trial of about 400 overweight, middle-aged women found a lifestyle change combining diet and exercise led to greater weight loss than diet or exercise alone. Here’s what their weight loss progress looked like after 12 months:
Even though all the participants were given a goal to lose 10% of their bodyweight, only the diet and exercise group met that goal. Because losing weight can be challenging, it’s best to approach it from more than one angle. READ MORE > WHAT HEALTHY 200-CALORIE SNACKS LOOK LIKE THE CASE FOR COMBINING DIET AND EXERCISETo build better habits that’ll help you lose weight, employ a strategy that combines both diet and exercise to increase your weight loss and keep it off in the long run. In my experience, people who want to lose weight don’t merely relegate their goal to seeing a smaller number on the scale. What they really want is a leaner, fitter physique that makes them look and feel better. For that reason, an 1,800-calorie diet paired with burning 300 calories through exercise is the better choice. Here’s why: YOU SLIM DOWN WHILE BUILDING STRONGER, FIRMER MUSCLES When you lose weight it comes off as water, fat and muscle. One way to combat loss of valuable lean muscle is to take up strength-building, resistance exercises, which experts recommend you do at least two times per week. Use weight machines, free weights, resistance bands or even your own bodyweight. YOU FEEL LESS HUNGRY AND DEPRIVED You’re able to feel more satisfied on an 1,800-calorie diet. While you should always make room for the foods you love, having an extra calorie buffer may make you feel more at ease. This gives you a psychological leg-up to keep going, resulting in more weight loss in the long run. YOU REAP AMAZING EXERCISE BENEFITS Even if your total calorie goal is the same at the end of the day, working out gives you physical and mental perks outside of just weight loss. This includes stress relief, mood improvement, better self-esteem and healthier heart and lungs. Go, endorphins! ENJOY THE JOURNEYIt takes a lot of grit and determination to reach a weight-loss goal, which is why the key for success is making the journey as enjoyable as the destination. Losing weight is more than just getting down to a specific number on the scale. So celebrate your non-scale victories! Share them with us every Friday on Facebook and read about all the inspiring folks in our community who are on this journey with you. Need more inspiration? Read the 9 signs of progress that aren’t a number on the scale. We look forward to reading yours! The post Ask the Dietitian: Is Counting Calories or Working Out Better for Weight Loss? appeared first on Under Armour. Source: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/ask-dietitian-counting-calories-working-better-weight-loss/via Blogger Ask the Dietitian: Is Counting Calories or Working Out Better for Weight Loss? You can find healthy eating advice on every corner. That doesn’t mean it’s good advice, though. Nutrition research can be confusing, and it’s always changing. Throw in the sensationalistic headlines and the rate at which information is spread, and it’s no wonder the nutrition tips or suggestions you get from your friend are unsound. Best-case scenario, following bad advice means you unnecessarily avoid your favorite foods. Worst-case, you end up choosing the unhealthier option all while thinking you’re making a better choice. We zeroed in on eight myths about healthy eating that especially need to die. MYTH #1: EGG YOLKS ARE BAD FOR YOU Dietary cholesterol has been wrongly accused of raising our blood cholesterol levels for years. It’s become clearer that saturated fats and trans fats are more influential in raising blood cholesterol levels. And while eggs—the yolks included—are high in cholesterol, they are relatively low in saturated fats. Lots of research has been done in recent years, and the verdict is that the entire egg can actually be a part of a healthy diet and in most people, do not significantly impact cholesterol levels or heart disease risk. MYTH #2: COFFEE IS DEHYDRATING Yes, coffee is a diuretic (aka, promotes urine production), but it’s an extremely mild one. It also has a lot of water in it and therefore actually counts toward your daily fluid intake. The amount it would take to dehydrate you is more than anyone should be consuming in a day—if you have two or three cups daily, your fluid levels will be completely fine. MYTH #3: NATURAL SUGAR IS DIFFERENT FROM ADDED SUGAR Sugar is sugar is sugar. On a molecular level, the sugar in an apple is the same as the sugar you spoon into your coffee cup. There can be a difference in how our bodies break down the sugar when it’s combined with other nutrients like fiber and protein, but simply being natural doesn’t cut it. Sugar in a whole fruit comes with fiber and helps slow digestion and prevent blood sugar spikes. That’s better than sugar that comes void of other nutrients. But when you squeeze out the juice and drink it, or eat maple syrup, agave syrup, or honey, your body reacts the same way it would to table sugar or the sugar in a Coke. READ MORE > A NEW WAY TO APPROACH BREAKFAST MYTH #4: ORGANIC FOOD IS AUTOMATICALLY HEALTHY The word “organic” comes with a big health halo around it, like everything with the label is automatically good for you. The truth is that organic snacks are still snacks. Eating them in excess isn’t suddenly OK because they meet the requirements for an organic label. “Organic chocolate syrup is still chocolate syrup,” Caroline Kaufman, R.D., tells SELF. Organic cookies, crackers, chips, and candies have the same amount of sugar, fat, and empty calories as non-organic versions. When it comes to produce, choosing organic versions of the “dirty dozen”—the foods that typically have the highest amount of pesticides on them—is a good way to cut back on chemical exposure. But Kaufman adds that conventionally grown produce is still safe to eat, since it’s monitored to ensure pesticide residue stays below a certain limit. MYTH #5: MARGARINE IS AUTOMATICALLY BETTER THAN BUTTER Margarine become popular in the fat-is-bad era, but many actually contain trans fats, which are worse for you than the naturally occurring saturated fat in butter. Butter’s ingredient list is short and sweet and doesn’t contain extra ingredients to make up for lack of taste. Not all fake butter is bad, but you have to be cautious about what you’re buying. “I always look at the ingredient list first,” Lori Zanini, R.D., spokesperson for the Association of Nutrition and Dietetics, tells SELF. “Stick margarines are not recommended due to the fact that they contain hydrogenated oils (aka trans fats). Spreads that are in tubs can be considered, just make sure the ingredients are beneficial,” she adds. Look for ones with olive oil to get a good dose of healthy plant-based fat. MYTH #6: SALADS ARE ALWAYS THE HEALTHIEST OPTION ON THE MENU You’d think that choosing the salad is safe. But all the add-ons piled atop a bed of lettuce can make the sugar, fat, and calorie count just as high as the mouthwatering burger you’re trying to resist. “Watch out for tricky salad toppings that add up quickly: creamy, bottled dressings; cheese; bacon; croutons; or sweetened, dried fruit,” Zanini says. Other ingredients, like avocado and nuts, are healthy in small amounts but are usually served in too-large portion sizes, Kaufman says. To make sure your salad is as healthy as possible, look for one with leafy greens, lean protein (fried chicken doesn’t count), a small serving of healthy fat, and an oil-based dressing on the side. The oil helps you absorb all the fat-soluble nutrients you’re eating, and keeps you away from caloric creamy dressing. MYTH #7: LOW-FAT VERSIONS ARE BETTER THAN THE ORIGINALS If you’re still buying low-fat varieties of naturally fatty foods (I’m looking at you, coffee creamer), you might be doing yourself a disservice. “Fat is a necessary part of a healthy diet. You need fat in your diet. Fat is not bad. Fat does not go directly to your hips,” Kaufman reassures. Any extra calories you eat that your body can’t use can be converted into body fat, not just dietary fat. Fat is more densely caloric, though, which is both a blessing and a curse. “Because fat is so rich in calories, it is also very satisfying. That’s good because ideally it means you could mindfully eat or use a small amount to feel full,” says Kaufman. It also means you need to watch your portion sizes. When fat is removed from foods, it’s usually replaced by sugar or salt, so it’s important to read the ingredients list before choosing the adulterated version. Usually, you’re better off eating a small serving of the full-fat kind so you actually enjoy it and feel satiated, Kaufman says. MYTH #8: EVERYONE WILL BENEFIT FROM GIVING UP GLUTEN “Eating gluten free is not necessarily healthier if you do not have Celiac disease or a gluten intolerance/sensitivity,” Zanini says. It’s also important to note that not all gluten-free foods are created equally, or healthfully. “Gluten-free breads and baked goods may still use nutrient-poor, refined flours,” she explains. They can also be high in sugar. If you think you might be sensitive to gluten, or have any of the symptoms of Celiac disease, see an R.D. to ask about being tested. If wheat products don’t make you feel crummy, swearing them off isn’t going to make you a healthier person. The post 8 Food Myths You Need To Stop Believing appeared first on Under Armour. Source: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/8-food-myths-need-stop-believing/via Blogger 8 Food Myths You Need To Stop Believing Today, there are so many teachers and styles of yoga, the odds of finding one you like are as likely as finding a pizza shop in New York. Whether you want to sweat, unwind or get in touch with your inner light, there’s a yoga class to suit you. Before you make a decision, try a few styles and a few different teachers, since each instructor has an individual focus and personality. Here, we look at a variety of styles, from ashtanga to yin, so you know what to expect and can find the right class for you. ASHTANGA This physically demanding practice is made up of six strenuous sequences of poses. All classes follow a set sequence of postures with students starting in the primary series and working through each series as progress is made. It’s helpful to start with a slower-paced style and learn the poses before you begin an ashtanga practice. You can’t flow within the sequence if you don’t know what down dog is. What to Expect: Expect to flow rapidly from pose to pose with your breath in this physical practice. Who it’s For: Cardio junkies; driven students who want a workout. Insider Info: The practice was created to focus the energy of teenage boys in India. DHARMA YOGA Started by Sri Dharma Mittra in New York in the 1970s, this practice is made of up several series of flowing sequences aimed at enabling prana — life force — to flow through the spinal column and permeate all areas of the body. The practice incorporates philosophical teachings that emphasize “good health, a clear mind and kind heart.” What to Expect: A physical practice meant to prepare the body for seated meditation. Who it’s For: Students interested in self-realization or knowledge of the True Self. Insider Info: Dharma Mittra created the Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures after photographing himself in 1,300 yoga poses. You’ll find the chart in all styles of studios as a teaching and inspirational tool. FORREST YOGA Created by Ana Forrest, this challenging practice in a room heated to 85°F uses long holds to help students go deeper into poses and intense sequences to awaken the senses. The physical practice is used to cleanse the emotional and mental clutter in the hopes students “carry a transformative experience off the mat and into daily life.” What to Expect: To sweat and shake while holding poses as well as lots of core work. Who it’s For: Students who want a strong physical and emotional practice. Insider Info: Forrest established her eponymous style of yoga to cure the ails of modern society from carpal tunnel to addiction. HATHA Hatha, one of the six original branches of yoga, is a generic term that refers to any type of yoga that teaches physical postures. It encompasses most of modern, Western yoga. Today, it tends to mean a gentle yoga class. What to Expect: To feel more relaxed. Who it’s For: Beginners, students dealing with or recovering from an injury and yogis looking to complement more strenuous exercise. Insider Info: Because hatha is such a general term, students may want to ask the teacher for more information about what a specific class is like. HOT YOGA This broad label covers most yoga classes that deviate from the Bikram — the same sequence of 26 poses practiced in 105°F room — but are still taught in a heated room. What to Expect: To sweat. Who it’s For: Students who want to leave a puddle on the floor. Insider Info: Because it’s become a generic term, check with the teacher for more information about the class. Is it a flowing-style class or does it focus on longer holds? IYENGAR Named for the popular Indian guru, B.K.S. Iyengar, this meticulous style emphasizes precise alignment, deep stretching and holding poses longer than in other classes. Students are encouraged to explore the mind-body connection, learn breathing techniques and focus on the spiritual as well as the physical. What to Expect: Because of the focus on alignment, expect to use lots of props — belts, blocks and bolsters to get into the pose. Who it’s For: Newbies, students dealing with or recovering from injuries and the detail-oriented and methodical natured. Insider Info: Credited with popularizing yoga in the west, B.K.S. Iyengar died in 2014 at the age of 95. His devotees included Annette Bening, Aldous Huxley and Donna Karan. READ MORE > YES, YOU SHOULD TRY GOAT YOGA JIVAMUKTI Created by Sharon Gannon and David Life in the 1980s, this fast-moving, flowing style of yoga includes breathwork, chanting and philosophy in an “unapologetically spiritual” practice. What to Expect: Expect flowing sequences, a theme for every class, chanting, spiritual references, eclectic music, breathwork and meditation. Who it’s For: Students looking for a physically and spiritually intense practice. Insider Info: Jivamukti focuses on the principle of ahimsa or non-harming and nonviolence, and classes often explore veganism and issues of animal rights and activism. KUNDALINI Kundalini refers to the energy of the root chakra, which surrounds your lower spine. Kundalini practitioners believe this energy must be stimulated to achieve self-realization, so the yoga practice concentrates on postures, breathwork, chanting and meditation to release that energy. What to Expect: Lots of chanting, breathwork and core work around your abs and spine. It’s mainly a seated practice. Who it’s For: Those seeking a more spiritual experience. Insider Info: Instructors often wear flowing, white robes and head wraps, but students aren’t obligated to adopt this style of dress. RESTORATIVE Restorative yoga classes use lots of props — blankets, blocks, straps and pillows — to support the body so students can settle into poses for a longer period of time. This allows the muscles to open and stretch in a more passive way. What to Expect: Expect dim lighting, slow movement, more time in fewer poses and a completely relaxed mindset. Who it’s For: Everyone. It’s a great complement to more active classes and other forms of exercise. Restorative yoga is a great stress reliever. And the postures are simple enough for beginners and offer enough loosening that advanced practitioners can benefit as well. Insider Info: Students have been known to fall asleep in restorative classes. SIVANANDA This gentle style came to the United States in the late 1950s and was part of yoga’s first wave of popularity. Sivananda is based on five principles: proper exercise, breathing, relaxation, diet and meditation. What to Expect: After breathwork, the class moves through slow-paced sun salutations, a flowing series of postures often used to warm up the body, and focuses on mastering 12basic postures. Who it’s For: Anyone who wants to take it easy and focus on flexibility and relaxation. Insider Info: A vegetarian diet is encouraged. VINYASA Vinyasa is the Sanskrit word for flow, and, like hatha, the term has become an umbrella term for fluid-movement classes in which the poses are linked together by your inhales and exhales. Generally, vinyasa tends to be a more vigorous style, but there’s a lot of room for interpretation and no two classes are alike. Some will be heated, others won’t be. Some will include music, some won’t. Some will focus more on breath, others will emphasize movement or meditation. What to Expect: Continuous movement from one posture to the next. Who it’s For: All yogis, which may be why it’s one of the most popular styles of yoga in the United States. Just find the level, teacher and studio that’s right for you. Insider Info: Some studios call these classes flow, dynamic yoga or vinyasa. Because there is room for interpretation, the instructor’s personality comes through, so it may take a few classes to find a teacher who’s right for you. YIN This gentle, slow-moving practice targets the deep connective tissue through long-held poses. These more passive postures are primarily practiced on the floor for 3–5 minutes and up to 10 minutes. The goal is to increase flexibility, let go of tension in overworked joints, relax and learn the basics of meditation while in the postures. What to Expect: To move through few postures but take longer in them. Who it’s For: Almost anyone. It’s great for those who want a more meditative, gentle practice, and it can be complementary to dynamic (yang style) practices or high-intensity athletics. Insider Info: The meditative stillness can be challenging for some personalities. UNCONVENTIONAL AND HYBRID STYLES OF YOGADown dog with your pooch? Warrior II on a paddleboard? Tree pose set to Michael Jackson? doga, SUP yoga and disco yoga are just a few of the hybrid styles of yoga that have evolved with yoga’s popularity. Here are a few unconventional types of yoga popping up: ACROYOGA These partner yoga classes involve using one person as a base and another using that base to “fly.” The practice blends yoga, acrobatics and performance. ANTIGRAVITY YOGA Also known as aerial yoga, traditional yoga poses and acrobatics are combined and practiced in a silk hammock suspended from the ceiling. CHAIR YOGA Modifying yoga postures with a chair makes the practice accessible to those with mobility issues. These classes are commonly available at senior centers. DISCO YOGA This blend of vinyasa yoga and freestyle dance is practiced with music by a live DJ. DOGA You, your mat and man’s best friend, doga includes stretching for you and your furry friend. LAUGHTER YOGA The practice doesn’t include much asana, the physical postures. Instead, you’ll focus on breathing, simple stretches and laughing to reduce stress and release feel-good hormones. MARTIAL ARTS YOGA Also known as Budokon, these classes combine martial arts and yoga. Both practices aim to release stress, discipline the mind and increase awareness so they blend together better than one might think. NAKED YOGA Yoga in the buff promises that students will confront vulnerabilities and body issues and increase confidence and body acceptance. SUP YOGA Practicing on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) started in Hawaii and has since made its way inland to lakes and rivers around the country. THAI YOGA MASSAGE This partner-style yoga involves one person moving and adjusting the other into various poses with a focus on pressure points found in traditional Chinese medicine. YOGALATES Just like it sounds, Yogalates blends yoga and Pilates. GEAR UP FOR YOUR NEXT YOGA SESSION > Women’s Yoga Tops The post 23 Yoga Styles, Decoded appeared first on Under Armour. Source: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/23-yoga-styles-decoded/via Blogger 23 Yoga Styles, Decoded You’ll save time cleaning by cooking this flavorful dish from Clean Eating in foil, making it an ideal dinner for hectic weeknights. The brown rice alone provides 88 percent of the recommended daily amount of manganese — good for blood sugar and metabolism regulation — not to mention 24 grams of satisfying protein in a single serving. Ingredients
Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl, toss together all ingredients, mixing well until combined. Prepare 2 foil pouches. Coat each piece of foil with cooking spray. Divide mixture evenly among both pieces of foil and seal. Place pouches on a baking sheet and position on the middle oven rack, baking 25 minutes or until rice and proteins are fully cooked. (Note: When done, rice will be soft and proteins will be firm and opaque.) To test for doneness, carefully open one pouch and taste a few grains of rice from the center of the pouch. If necessary, close pouch and return to oven for 5 more minutes. Carefully open pouch and pour mixture into a large serving bowl; enjoy immediately. —- Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup Per serving: Calories: 255; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 141mg; Sodium: 484mg; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 24g The post High-Protein Cajun Jambalaya | Recipe appeared first on Under Armour. Source: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/high-protein-cajun-jambalaya/via Blogger High-Protein Cajun Jambalaya | Recipe Some call it the golden spice, others simply call it essential for a proper Indian curry or a yellow mustard. But turmeric has been raging in lattes, scrambled eggs and food blogs of late — not just for its gorgeous color in Instagram pics, but also for its purported health benefits. Turmeric has been thought to be effective for everything from improved brain function, to cancer prevention; from combatting depression and heart disease to preventing Alzheimer’s and arthritis. Others have suggested links to a possible cure for high cholesterol as well as for eczema and psoriasis. But is it really the cure-all everyone’s claiming it to be? First, let’s get to know this sunny rhizome. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE Sprouting from Southeast Asia, this nubby root has been used in cooking and medicine for thousands of years. Turmeric root looks similar to ginger or tamarind on the outside, with a thin, tan skin. Break it open, though, and you’ll see the telltale color that’s the hallmark of turmeric. A word of caution: The dyeing properties of turmeric means it’s great for coloring Easter eggs, but it can also stain hands, cutting boards, countertops and clothing. In North America, turmeric is most commonly found boiled, dried and ground into a powder. However, many health food stores and organic markets have started carrying fresh turmeric, which is a wonderful ingredient for curry and beyond. WHAT IT’S USED IN Surging in popularity is the golden latte; a chai-like beverage, usually served hot, with turmeric, black pepper and other spices, milk and a bit of added sweetener. Turmeric is often stirred onto pale foods, such as eggs, rice or cauliflower, to bring some sunshine to the plate. You’ll find turmeric often paired with ginger, such as in a cold-stopping turmeric-ginger chicken soup, because the big, bold flavors balance one another out. Of course, it’s classic in a coconut fish curry. And equally at home in salads and even trail mix. READ MORE > WHAT THE HECK IS A JACKFRUIT: A LOOK INSIDE THIS FUNKY FRUIT BUT IS IT REALLY A CURE-ALL? While it may be delicious and versatile, is turmeric the panacea food bloggers pronounce? Well, yes and no. Turmeric contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compound, but curcumin is only about 3% of turmeric’s weight. And while curcumin extracts have shown some promise in scientific studies for a number of ailments, the amount of curcumin in a food dose of turmeric is not significant enough to evoke any real change. If it’s delicious turmeric cuisine you’re after, start with the recipes above and explore for more. But if it’s health benefits you seek, consider a more concentrated dietary supplement or extract instead. (Pro tip: Take your turmeric or curcumin with black pepper to aid in its absorption into the bloodstream.) Turmeric is widely considered safe when consumed in food. Medicinal doses are not always recommended, especially for anyone with ulcers, gallbladder problems or GERD. Turmeric in large doses is also thought to slow blood clotting and lower blood sugar, so don’t take it before surgery, and use caution if you’re diabetic. As with any supplement, consult with your doctor before adding it to your diet. For most of us a daily dose of the bright flavor and vibrant color of turmeric — fresh or ground — is a welcome addition to your body and a delicious addition to any meal. The post The Truth Behind Turmeric appeared first on Under Armour. Source: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/truth-behind-turmeric/via Blogger The Truth Behind Turmeric Halloween is full of festive activities, including the trick-or-treating tradition for both young and old alike. With candy around every corner it may feel difficult to practice moderation. A fun-size Snickers here, a mini bar Twix there–it’s all too easy to gobble up your fair share of empty calories and added sugar, even if your treats are portion appropriate. This Halloween, stay on track. Use the infographic below to learn how much added sugar you’re getting from your treats, and what it takes to earn your Halloween candy. We’ve calculated how many minutes of trick-or-treating it would take for you to burn off your favorite fun-sized candy based on the average male and female body size. Here are our assumptions; keep them in mind as you scan through the graphic below:
We used 2.5 miles per hour because the national average walking speed is about 3 miles per hour, but we thought you may need to slow down for the little ones! READ MORE > 6 WAYS TO BURN OFF HALLOWEEN CANDY IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS The post Earn Your Favorite Halloween Candy [Infographic] appeared first on Under Armour. Source: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/earn-favorite-halloween-candy-2/via Blogger Earn Your Favorite Halloween Candy [Infographic] As a nurse at an assisted living facility, Danielle can be called into work at any hour of the day or night with little notice, which made it easy for her to turn to fast food and a sedentary lifestyle. Before she knew it, her weight topped 200 pounds and the bridesmaid dress for her brother’s 2013 wedding didn’t fit. After shedding tears in the dressing room over the too-small dress, Danielle decided to make a change and dedicated her life to making healthier food and activity choices. When she downloaded the MyFitnessPal app, she was shocked to find out just how many calories she was consuming in a single meal. It was Danielle’s light-bulb moment.
To take control of her nutrition, she began preparing healthy meals at home and making large batches for the entire week so she wouldn’t be tempted to grab fast food before, during or after work. She also started walking and completed multiple 5K and 10K races, plus a trip to the top of the CN Tower in Toronto. Today, Danielle is happier than ever and eager to continue the progress she’s already made on her health and fitness journey. WATCH MORE VICTORY STORIES > Carl’s Story The post Danielle Turned Dressing Room Tears into a Lifestyle Transformation appeared first on Under Armour. Source: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/danielle-turned-dressing-room-tears-lifestyle-transformation/via Blogger Danielle Turned Dressing Room Tears into a Lifestyle Transformation |
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