Styleupguide: Food

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Spinach and Artichokes Melts! Yes!
So you know your favorite party dip, spinach and artichoke? Yeah, I totally slathered that ALL over some bread and grilled it up grilled cheese style. It’s pretty much the best thing your face is gonna meet today. I mean it’s Monday, let’s be honest we don’t encounter a whole lot of amazingness on a Monday. No offense to your boss, husband, your kids or that boring turkey sandwich you would have eaten......

May 16, 2018 No comments

It's possible to lose weight in two weeks -- cutting bloat, fat and water weight -- without using a juice fast or starvation diet. The key to this weight-loss regimen is to stick to a small group of foods -- all lean proteins, healthy fats and whole grains. Create portions that will keep your calorie intake between 900 and 1,200 calories, depending on your size. For taste, use salt sparingly and season with pepper, small amounts of olive oil and lemon juice.....

May 10, 2018 No comments

Plan a wedding? Check. Get married? Check. Now it’s time to put that honeymoon fund to good use! If your love of food is what brought you two together, then heading to a city with some serious culinary chops is a MUST. Plus, now that you’ve already worn your amazing wedding dress (or jumpsuit!), there’s nothing holding you back from eating and drinking your way through the first weeks of marriage. These 10 cities are prime locations — feast on, you lovebirds...........

May 09, 2018 No comments

Instantly elevate a classic picnic staple with a cumin-spiked dressing.

“This vegetarian recipe is high in protein and fiber thanks to black beans,” says San Francisco-based chef Lynda Marren. Pro tip: acidity from citrus is a great way to balance heat in DIY condiments.....

May 07, 2018 No comments

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A dish as easy on the eyes as it is satisfying to the stomach.

his recipe is based on Equinox Nutrition Pillar Twelve — Learn to Listen to Your Body’s Hunger and Satiety Cues — and was created by the culinary minds at the Tasting Table Test Kitchen.......

May 07, 2018 No comments

A vegetarian take on the classic cookout food.

"This recipe gives the childhood staple a healthy facelift by using carrots in place of the typical meat," says chef John Fraser of New York City restaurant Nix........

May 07, 2018 No comments

The country's best-kept culinary secret is finally out

As far as Canadian culinary traditions go, few iconic dishes, let alonedesserts, are ever carried across the border into the U.S. But all that's about to change: Brace yourself for the butter tart....

May 06, 2018 No comments

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What you need to know about monk fruit, lucuma, and more

While our sweet tooth may be an innate behavioral trait, today the average American consumes more than double the amount of sugar recommended by the federal dietary guidelines.....

May 06, 2018 No comments

A simple rinse is (usually) your best option.

It’s a scary time to eat a salad, given the news of a vast E. coli outbreak in the U.S. spread by contaminated romaine lettuce. If the outbreak has you worrying about your produce-washing habits, you’re not alone. But washing your produce won’t protect you from E. coli.........

May 06, 2018 No comments

Grab your biggest hat and nearest cocktail shaker: this year’s official Kentucky Derby drinks have arrived. Keep reading for the recipes for the Woodford Spire, a citrusy bourbon libation concocted with fresh lemonade, cranberry juice,,,,,

May 06, 2018 No comments

These days, you don’t need to be a doctor or a dietitian to know what you should be eating. Thanks to books, healthy living websites (like this one!), and heck, even Instagram, most Americans are pretty well-informed about how and what we should be eating........

May 02, 2018 No comments

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Food Labels Decoded

Take the guesswork out of grocery shopping (yes, even for desserts!) with these simple shopping guides from the health-food gurus at Eat This, Not That.......

May 02, 2018 No comments

Learn how long to boil corn for the perfect tenderness with just the right amount of crunch. Sweet, crispy corn on the cob is the epitome of summer barbeques, but boiling corn on the cob is a lot quicker, and less messy than grilling it.,,,,,

May 02, 2018 No comments

Step aside marinades, there's a new flavor-enhancing ingredient in town. Learn how to use and make dry rubs to instantly elevate your grilling game.

We're always looking for new ways to amp up our grilling game because when you live in a cool climate you really have to make the most of the precious grilling months.....

May 02, 2018 No comments

It’s no secret that breakfast is the most important meal of the day—especially if you want to slim down. But not all breakfasts are created equal. Loading your plate with these fattening breakfast foods can ruin your diet and derail your goals, nutritionists say.....

May 02, 2018 No comments

Dunkin’ Donuts is always coming up with new and exciting ways to get us caffeinated, and lately, the company has been trying out some wild new ideas. From donut fries to coffee-infused beer, the coffee chain knows how to keep us guessing when it comes to our on-the-go caffeine needs. But the brand’s newest menu offerings are, quite honestly, out of this world, and Coolatta fans are going to freak out.

In the most colorful concoctions of all time,

May 02, 2018 No comments

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Your guide to clean eating on a dime.

Working on your fitness is an important component of a healthy lifestyle, but your eating habits are just as important. Whether you've made a pledge to go organic or have hopped aboard the Whole30 bandwagon,

May 01, 2018 No comments

As a rule, I avoid giving one-step, quick-fix answers to health, especially when it comes to the complex chemical messengers that work to direct and regulate your body’s multitude of functions. That said, as an integrative medical doctor, a nutritionist, and a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, I believe deeply in the power of food as medicine. Still, could I really give you one food that is key to balancing your hormones?

May 01, 2018 No comments

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Pillowy gnocchi and hearty winter veggies make a perfect cold weather combo.......

May 01, 2018 No comments

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Swap out pasta with this wheat-free carb for a delicious fall recipe.

This fall buckwheat recipe only takes 12 minutes to make, and even less if you store already-skinned fresh ginger in your freezer. If the ginger flavor is overpowering, use a lemon zester to grate the ginger and tone it down.

What You'll Need:Serves 4 as a side

¼ cup (35 g) pumpkin seeds
½ teaspoon chili flakes
1 cup (100 g) whole buckwheat grain, rinsed
2 red apples, grated
Up to 1 cup (135 g) gooey, dark, dried apricots, chopped
Splash of extra virgin sesame oil
Good lump of fresh ginger, peeled and frozen (see note above)
Lime juice, to serve
Tamari, to serve
Dried nori flakes, to serve

Directions

Step 1: Toast the pumpkin seeds with the chili flakes by heating a dry frying pan or wok over a flame and listening for the pumpkin seeds to start popping. Stir briskly and remove when they look pregnant and crispy. Try not to let the pan smoke on high heat.

Step 2: Bring 1 ½ cups seasoned water to a boil. Reduce the heat to a rolling simmer, add the freshly rinsed buckwheat, and cook with a lid on for 8–10 minutes, until all the water has been absorbed. Turn off the heat and let the grain steam with the lid on for another few minutes. It should have a bite to it but not a crunch.

Step 3: Drain any excess liquid and rinse with cold water. Toss the buckwheat with the toasted pumpkin seeds, grated apple, chopped apricots, a splash of sesame oil, and plenty of grated ginger. Serve with a squeeze of lime if you have one or a trickle of tamari and dried nori flakes.

April 30, 2018 No comments

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Instantly elevate a classic picnic staple with a cumin-spiked dressing.

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A vegetarian take on the classic cookout food.

What you need to know about monk fruit, lucuma, and more

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