Milk and eggs have earned their place in the American diet because they’re good sources of calcium and protein, respectively. These days, some brands are also being touted as a good source of another nutrient: omega-3s.
Omega-3 fatty acids are in demand because of their proven beneficial effects on heart health. The Institute of Medicine, which advises the government on health issues, recommends 1,100 milligrams of omega-3s per day for women and 1,600 mg for men…
Congress gave final approval on Thursday to a child nutrition bill that expands the school lunch program and sets new standards to improve the quality of school meals, with more fruits and vegetables. Michelle Obama lobbied for the bill as a way to combat obesity and hunger. About half of the $4.5 billion cost is financed by a cut in food stamps starting in …
I set out to make a traditional Irish colcannon here, a mixture of mashed potatoes with cabbage and scallions. But I decided to go with a lighter carbohydrate load, using red boiling potatoes rather than starchier Idaho potatoes. Instead of making a puree of them, after cooking the potatoes in their skins I quarter them and, skin and all, smash them in a hot pan with a potato masher or the back of a spoon…
From the first lady to local school districts, government is taking a greater interest in making sure citizens eat healthily. But researchers at the University of Chicago’s business school suspected that forcing people to eat healthy food might have unintended side effects. In a new study, they showed that “imposed” healthy eating can cause people to feel hungrier and to eat more.
Like omelets and frittatas, scrambled eggs make a great setting for vegetables. Generally, the vegetables are cooked first, then the eggs are added to the hot pan and stirred until scrambled. Mexican cooks add eggs to a seared tomato salsa for the iconic huevos a la Mexicana, while Tunisians make a spicy scrambled egg dish with onions, sweet and hot peppers, tomatoes and potatoes. Simpler, milder scrambled…
I’VE made several concessions at my table in the name of good health, and most of them are positive. I like brown rice nearly as much as white, and a crusty whole-grain boule even more than most pale baguettes. Quinoa and millet have happily entered my dinner rotation, and whole-grain polenta is a sweet, corny delight. The one line I thought I’d never …
Sweetened food can not only widen your waistline, it can take a toll on your ticker, which is why the American Heart Association recommends consuming no more than 100 calories (about 25 grams) from added sugar daily. But the average American woman consumes more than three times that amount, says Kelly Grant, registered dietitian in Tucson, Ariz. “And syrupy sodas and…
Just how bad is McDonald’s food? Morgan Spurlock sought to find out in his 2004 documentary Super Size Me. In his film, I was interviewed and spoke about the role McDonald’s food is playing in our epidemic of obesity and diabetes. For 30 days, Spurlock ate only McDonald’s food. All of us involved in the film, including Spurlock’s doctors, were shocked at the amount that his health deteriorated in such a short time. Before the 30 days started…
At the sixth-floor pantry in its glossy Upper East Side headquarters, employees can pick from a health-conscious menu of celery sticks, bananas, freshly made peanut butter and 100-calorie snack packs. There is also free Coke, Pepsi, orange Fanta, ginger ale and Mountain Dew — exactly the types of drinks Mr. Bloomberg this week said…
Sometimes when you’re hungry, two foods are better than just one! That way you get more variety and don’t give in to diet boredom. Just pay attention to which foods you combine for maximum health—and flavor—benefits. Here are our suggestions for the tasty, quick and satisfying pairs you should try…
SINCE its introduction in 1964, America’s food stamp program has helped millions of struggling Americans put food on their tables in difficult times. During the recent economic downturn, the number of people in New York City receiving this assistance has grown more than 35 percent. Recipients, however, aren’t allowed to buy everything a grocery store might sell…
Some people think we’re shaped primarily by genes. Others believe that the environment we grow up in is most important. But now evidence is mounting that a third factor is also critical: our uterine environment before we’re even born. Researchers are finding indications that obesity, diabetes and mental illness among adults are all related in part to what…
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