Muscle protein synthesis increased equally when researchers randomly assigned 24 men to eat either plant protein (from wheat, peas, and corn) or animal protein (milk). (The study was partly funded by the plant-protein makers.)
Citrus season is in full swing. From mini clementines to mid-size navels to massive Sumos, it’s a smorgasbord. But did you know that there are oranges that aren’t orange inside? Two to try:
Pizza is no health food. It’s typically white flour plus cheese, ample sodium, maybe processed meat, and few vegetables. But if you’re hunting for a better pie, try these. As for veggies, a crust can only hold so many before it gets soggy. Side salad, anyone?
Eat more fruits and vegetables. Cut back on salt, saturated fat, and sugar. Switch to whole grains. Get your body moving.
Many people know all that and more. But how do you translate those broad strokes into the dozens of decisions you make every day? Here are 10 of our favorite tips to get 2023 started.
Planning your Thanksgiving menu? Try some of The Healthy Cook's sides to round out your meal, or go with a vegetarian main event: Mushroom Lentil Dressing.
A typical 6 oz. glass of wine or 12 oz. beer has as many calories as a can of Coke (140). Some beers have twice that much.
But you’d never know the calories in alcoholic drinks from many of their labels and non-chain-restaurant menus. (Chain restaurants must disclose calories for drinks on their menus, and some beer brewers and other alcohol companies label calories voluntarily.)
When people were offered a 580-calorie platter of macaroni and cheese for lunch, they consumed an average of 420 calories. But when they were offered a larger, 1,015-calorie platter, they ate 595 calories. (The study was funded by Jenny Craig.)
