Environmental Impacts of Dairy

Environmental Impacts of Dairy

Even if you’ve loved dairy for a long time, there are reasons to reconsider, not least of which is climate change. Willett notes that considering different sources of protein, the costs of dairy to the environment are probably five to 10 times greater than plant-based protein sources. Dairy farms consume more water. They can contribute

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Milk and Kids latest science study

Milk and Kids latest science study

“It’s complicated for adults, but it’s even more complicated for kids, and we have even less data,” Willett says. The calcium needs of kids are trickier to figure out. They’re growing, so they’ll naturally need more. But the role dairy should play in meeting their calcium needs isn’t clear. There is good evidence that kids

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See What the Latest Science Says About Milk

See What the Latest Science Says About Milk

Cow’s milk is creamy, filling, and delicious ice-cold, and decades of advertising have sold it to Americans as a food that “does a body good.” Dairy products are rich in calcium and protein, and they have long been promoted as important for helping kids grow and helping kids and adults build and maintain strong bones.

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Jackfruit Crawls

Jackfruit Crawls

Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 pinch white sugar, or to taste salt to taste 2 cups water oil for frying 10 pieces drained jackfruit Directions:     Mix flour, turmeric, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in water until batter is thick.    

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Vegan Waffles

Vegan Waffles

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons flax seed meal 1 cup rolled oats 1 3/4 cups soy milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons canola oil 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon agave nectar 1/2 teaspoon salt Direction:     Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer’s

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Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie

Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 cup soy milk 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 banana, broken into chunks 14 frozen strawberries 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar Directions:  In a blender, combine soy milk, oats, banana and strawberries. Add vanilla and sugar if desired. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve. A smoothie is a

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Ultimate Tofu Breakfast Burrito Bowls

Ultimate Tofu Breakfast Burrito Bowls

Tofu scrambles up just like eggs, and with some clever spices, even non-vegans will barely notice the difference. Try setting out toppings to let family or guests assemble their own burrito bowls. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained ½ teaspoon salt black pepper to taste 1 ½ teaspoons onion

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First Treatment for Peanut Allergy Approved by FDA

First Treatment for Peanut Allergy Approved by FDA

Allergy symptoms include itchy eyes and skin, sneezing, nasal congestion, wheezing, and rash. Seasonal allergies result from grass, weed, tree pollen, or molds. Cat and dog dander allergies are common. Food allergies include peanut or milk. When you have allergies, it means your immune system reacts to something that’s usually harmless. During a reaction, your

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How to lose visceral fat

How to lose visceral fat

HOW TO lose visceral fat: Having too much visceral fat can increase a person’s risk of serious health problems. So what can you do to reduce it? Including a certain drink in your diet has been proven effective. Visceral fat is deemed harmful because of where it’s stored in the body – the abdominal cavity

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Best Diets for 2020

Best Diets for 2020

For the third year in a row, the Mediterranean diet has been named the best diet overall in the U.S. News & World Report annual rankings. In 2018, the Mediterranean diet shared top honors with the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. Both focus on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The ketogenic diet, one

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Rosemary-Roasted Chicken with Apples and Potatoes

Rosemary-Roasted Chicken with Apples and Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary ground black peppe cooking spray 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, sliced salt, plus more to taste 4 teaspoons white sugar 5 medium apples – peeled, cored, and cut into

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Jam Cake

Jam Cake

Ingredients: 1 cup butter 2 cups white sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup blackberry preserves 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup raisins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 10 inch tube pan and set aside.

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