Close Photo: Getty Images It’s that time of year—thepumpkin spice lattesare flowing, and it’s just about time to break out thepumpkin pie recipesfor your Thanksgiving feast. While it’s pumpkin spice that draws us to fall’s favorite pie, it’s the main ingredient that may need some clarification when you’re browsing cans in the grocery store: pumpkin puree. But what is pumpkin puree, exactly? Knowing what it is might just help you bake a better pie....
ClosePhoto: Helen NormanHad enough root vegetables this winter? With spring around the corner, there is plenty seasonal produce to add to your meals, such as asparagus.While this stalky, spear-like vegetable is a perennial plant available year-round, asparagus has peak availability between April and May. You can find the tastiest asparagus stalks during these months at your local grocer, specialty grocery stores and farmers' markets, including the less commonvarieties, like purple asparagus....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat is Radicchio?How to Buy RadicchioHow to Prep and Store RadicchioHow to Cook RadicchioRadicchio Nutrition In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What is Radicchio? How to Buy Radicchio How to Prep and Store Radicchio How to Cook Radicchio Radicchio Nutrition ClosePhoto: Akepong Srichaichana / EyeEm / GettyWhat is Radicchio?Radicchio is part of the chicory family. “Chioggia,” the most common variety of this intensely flavored vegetable, grows in heads of wine-red leaves with bright white veins....
Repeat after us: not all carbs are bad. Resistant starch is one of the good guys. It’s a type of carbohydrate found in bananas (it’s is even higher in green bananas), potatoes and whole-wheat pasta. Unlike simple carbs, like white bread, that break down into sugars in the small intestine, resistant starch “resists” digestion, staying intact until arriving at the large intestine. There, bacteria use it as fuel, releasing beneficial compounds (specifically, short-chain fatty acids) that may improve your gut microbiome and help keep you slim....
Close Photo:SrdjanPav / Getty Images SrdjanPav / Getty Images It’s no secret that walking is one of the most accessible forms of exercise. Besides boosting your fitness,heart healthand mental well-being, walking can be done anywhere, anytime.But for those looking for an added challenge, rucking may be the answer. This exercise modality has become a growing trend that combines the benefits of walking and strength training. But what exactly is rucking, and what are its potential health benefits?...
Close Photo: Unsplash / Zaji Kanamajina Sake, the national beverage of Japan, is one of the world’s most complex and beguiling drinks. Its history dates back more than 2,000 years, to when rice cultivation was brought to Japan from China. The Chinese introduced the indispensable technique of using the moldAspergillus oryzaeto convert the starch in rice grains into fermentable sugar. Historically tied to the Shinto religion and agriculture, sake was used as an offering, and the drink continues to play a symbolic role at festivals and weddings....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Is Seitan?Nutrition FactsProteinPotential DownsidesHow to Use ItSeitan vs. TempehFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Is Seitan? Nutrition Facts Protein Potential Downsides How to Use It Seitan vs. Tempeh FAQs Close Photo: Getty Images Seitan (pronounced say-tan), aka wheat gluten, has been a common ingredient in Chinese vegetarian dishes for centuries, particularly for people who practice Buddhism and abstain from meat for religious reasons....
Quite a few trends pertaining to “silence” have surfaced on social media lately. Among them are videos about the surreal quiet walk home after a loud concert, the silent drive back home after a busy day at work and the more recent trend taking over the internet: silent walking. The original viral video reached over half a million likes, before it was taken down. Yet, it’s still worth discussing what silent walking is and how it might have real benefits for your health....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Is Skyr?Skyr vs. Greek YogurtSkyr Nutrition In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Is Skyr? Skyr vs. Greek Yogurt Skyr Nutrition There are a lot of options in the dairy aisle these days. Whether it’s the copious brands of yogurt or the growing number ofplant-based alternatives, it can seem like there are endless choices. One type of dairy product that is growing in popularity is called skyr....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Is SumacIsn’t Sumac Poisonous?What Does Sumac Taste Like?What Is Sumac Used For?Where Can I Buy Sumac?Foraging for SumacSumac SubstitutesBottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Is Sumac Isn’t Sumac Poisonous? What Does Sumac Taste Like? What Is Sumac Used For? Where Can I Buy Sumac? Foraging for Sumac Sumac Substitutes Bottom Line If you’ve ever eaten at an Iranian or other Middle Eastern restaurant, you’re likely to have come across the crimson-colored spice that is sumac....
CloseAs we’re going into the new school season, thinking about what to pack the kids for lunch may be top of mind. If you’re a parent, making lunches might be tougher than you thought when considering the food allergies common in children.And you might be thinking, “Perhaps a SunButter and jelly sandwich is the way to go.“You may have heard ofSunButter, the brand-name sunflower butter that’s an allergen-free alternative to peanut butter and other nut butters, but if you’re skeptical about trying it out, we’re breaking it down....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Is Sweet Potato Flour?Sweet Potato Flour NutritionIs Sweet Potato Flour Healthy?Tips for Using Sweet Potato FlourFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Is Sweet Potato Flour? Sweet Potato Flour Nutrition Is Sweet Potato Flour Healthy? Tips for Using Sweet Potato Flour FAQs One of the newest additions to the category is sweet potato flour. Ahead, learn more about this recently launched baking staple, including sweet potato flour nutrition, how to use it and who might want to consider adding it to their carts....
Close Photo: Getty Images If you have ever made hummus from scratch, then you know that tahini is one of the key ingredients. It contributes to the overall flavor, texture and aroma of the chickpea-based dip. But, what exactly is tahini? Are there any other uses for tahini other than in hummus? Read on to have these questions answered and learn more about this aromatic and nutty-tasting sesame paste. What is tahini?...
