Photo: shoot out (fake images) It’s been over a year since I started using MacroFactor, an app that calculates my TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) in real time. It is a paid application, but as we noted when it came out, there are free tools that handle the same calculations. And whatever method you use … Read more
So what should your last meal of the day include? Mapson recommends protein such as meat, fish, eggs, or tofu. “This helps you feel full for longer.” I would also include a small amount of carbohydrates, such as starchy vegetables, potatoes, quinoa, or rice, as studies have shown that they help you sleep better when … Read more
When chef Gordon Ramsay launched a new gin last year, in partnership with Scottish producer Eden Mill, a Facebook ad for the brand made it sound pretty wholesome. It included the claim that the gin retained the micronutrients of the honey berries, “which have more antioxidants than blueberries, more potassium than bananas, more vitamin C … Read more
Photo: Evan Lorne (Shutterstock) The hard, waxy outer shell of a SnackWell’s Devil’s Food Cookie Pie is something I can remember with all five senses: the sound when I tapped my fingernails on its hard exterior, the smell when I opened it, the fluffy quality of its crumbs. under my fingers and then my teeth. … Read more
Dr. Hazel Wallace, founder of the educational platform The Food Medic, tells me that basically any plant-based food counts. “What that means is any food that comes from a plant. Yes, fruits and vegetables, but also beans and legumes, nuts and seeds, grains like oatmeal, quinoa and brown rice, and whole grains.” They all deserve … Read more
There are many reasons to want to eat well, but among them, a priority may be to promote the health of your brain. From lowering your risk of dementia to supporting mental health, experts say there are good reasons to limit these foods and drinks if you’re not already doing so. Check out these details … Read more
Scientists may have discovered keto longevity. Researchers at Stanford University have found that the keto or ketogenic diet makes muscle stem cells better able to handle stress. Similar effects have been found on a fasting diet. The findings were published in the journal Cellular metabolism. “As we age, we experience slower and less complete healing … Read more
Vegan and vegetarian diets are certainly in, with more people than ever making the change. While some people choose to follow a plant-based diet for environmental reasons, others adopt these diets due to their health benefits. Not surprising, given that studies have linked vegetarian and vegan diets to lower body mass index (BMI) and a … Read more