Recipe of the Day: Watermelon and feta salad


Watermelon and feta salad

A refreshing summer salad.

To Prep: 0:05 | To Cook: 0:10 | Ingredients: 6 | Difficulty: SUPER EASY | Servings: 6

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

2.4kg (1/2 small) seedless watermelon, peeled, quartered

100g feta cheese

1/4 cup lemon-scented extra-virgin olive oil

To Make:

Step 1

Place oil and pumpkin seeds in a cold frying pan. Place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until toasted. Season with sea salt and transfer to a bowl. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Slice each piece of watermelon into 1cm-thick wedges. Arrange on a large plate.

Step 3

Crumble feta over watermelon. Drizzle with lemon-scented oil. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. Season with cracked black pepper. Serve.

Source : http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/lifestyle/food/recipe-of-the-day-watermelon-and-feta-salad/story-fnivsvri-1227606721295

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Vitamin D Can Turn You Into Superman, Says Science

Improve your health, fitness, and fight seasonal depression all in one. 

Daylight savings time is here, whether you like it or not. That means more cold weather, less warm sun, and for some people, vitamin D deficiencies, which, like any vitamin deficiency, can cause a host of health problems. This week, though, researchers completed a preliminary study on vitamin D and found that if you do happen to get enough this essential vitamin, it not only reduces the risk of heart disease, but also helps you exercise more strenuously, while simultaneously exhibiting lower signs of exertion. In layman's terms, vitamin D helps you exercise harder without becoming more tired, or even more simply, vitamin D turns you into Superman.

Vitamin D, which is also a hormone, is used in such critical bodily functions as the formation of bones and teeth, as well as in the absorption of other nutrients, but a lot of people don't get enough through diet alone. Luckily, most everyone enjoys some fun in the sun, which exposes skin to ultraviolet B rays and generates substantial amounts of vitamin D in the body. But, once winter hits and sunlight dissipates, even more people fail to get the necessary amount of this critical vitamin. Understanding this conundrum, researchers from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, U.K., sought to investigate the bodily mechanisms and subsequent health benefits people with vitamin D deficiencies were missing out on.

In the study, participants were matched by age and weight and either given 50 micrograms of vitamin D, or a placebo, each day over a period of two weeks. At the end of the two weeks, participants went through a series of tests, and those who took the supplement not only showed lower blood pressure levels, but also had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. The most surprising finding, though, was that in a fitness test, participants who had taken the vitamin D supplement were able to cycle, on average, 6.5km in 20 minutes, compared to just 5km before the two week period had begun. Even with the 30% increase in distance, participants showed lower signs of physical exertion, which may be due to vitamin D's ability to lower cortisol levels, which has been known to restrict and narrow arteries and blood vessels. 

 Previous studies have found that up to 40% of the American population does not get enough vitamin D, and considering that it may play a role in preventing cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, depression, and weight gain, taking a supplement might be your best choice. There is one side effect, though: increased strength and endurance. Yeah, go get yourself a bottle.

Source : http://www.details.com/story/vitamin-d-can-turn-you-into-superman-says-science

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Guinness to Go Vegan After 256 Years



Guinness has been around for 256 years and, for the vast majority of that time, has never felt much pressure to appeal to vegans. Maybe it’s an Irish thing. But despite its illustrious history, the beer brand has decided there’s always room for a little change.

Since the 19th century, Guinness has filtered out yeast from its signature stout with isinglass, a byproduct of fish bladders. Though most of the isinglass is removed before the beer hits the market, Guinness has admitted in the past they can’t guarantee that no trace of the substance remains in the final product. Therefore, strict vegans have said Guinness is off-limits.

However, people still love their Guinness and, according to CNBC, online petitions have been circulating asking Guinness to change their filtration process. Now the brewer has announced that, indeed, they are planning to open a new filtration plant in 2016 that will finally make their beer vegan-friendly. “Whilst isinglass is a very effective means of clarification, and has been used for many years, we expect to stop using it as the new filtration asset is introduced,” a spokesman told Ireland’s The Times.

Now if only we can petition Baileys to stop using cream, then finally vegans can fulfill their God-given right to do car bombs.

This article originally appeared on Food and Wine. For more stories like this, visit FWx.com.

Source : http://www.instyle.com/news/guinness-go-vegan-after-256-years

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Snag Hannah Bronfman's Recipe for the Perfect Matcha Tea Latte



Many of us begin our day in a rushed panic, which is doubly fueled by coffee. So during our requisite morning scroll through Instagram, DJ and HBFit.com founder Hannah Bronfman’s composed shots of matcha tea, a finely ground powder of specially grown green tea, provide a welcome sense of calm. Rich in antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins, it not only enhances mood and aids in concentration—it boosts metabolism and burns calories (no wonder it's a #fitspo regular). And since we're always on board for a healthy start, we reached out to Bronfman for the recipe. Try it out for yourself, below.

Hannah's Matcha Latte

Ingredients:

1 cup water

2 tbsp organic matcha powder ($27; republicoftea.com)

1/2 tsp of tencha ($5; harney.com)

1 tbsp of coconut oil

Directions:

1. Combine 1/2 tsp of tencha leaves with matcha tea powder and sift the mixture through a tea strainer to get rid of lumps. Pour hot water into a mixing bowl with the powder. Whip together until it becomes frothy. (Bronfman prefers to use Sharp's Tea-Ceré and 1/2 tsp of tencha to brew her cup.)

2. Mix in 1 tbsp of coconut oil to the final product for some extra flavor.

Strength Training and a High-Protein Diet: The Perfect Pair?

Grab your protein powder and your lifting gloves: If you're trying to score some serious muscle definition (we know you're in there, six-pack abs!), just upping your protein consumption isn't going to cut it. New research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found that to do the trick, a high-protein diet needs to be paired with heavy resistance training five days a week.

When a group of people either ate a high-protein diet and switched to a split resistance training routine (alternating between arm days and leg days) for eight weeks, or ate a normal protein diet and followed the same ol' training schedule, the group that added the resistance training regimen experienced a three percent drop in body fat. The normal protein group saw less than a one percent drop. The high-protein group also lost weight—and the normal protein group actually put on a few under the increased resistance training. Yikes!

We know that protein is essential for building new muscle—but, really, that's only half of the equation. Previous studies have shown that a high-protein diet alone, defined as 4 grams of protein for every 2 pounds you weigh (twice the recommended daily amount for an active adult), does nothing for your body composition—i.e. no new muscle.

"The traditional view is that you have to eat less and workout more to lose fat," says Jose Antonio, Ph.D., an assistant professor in exercise and sports science at Nova Southeastern University. But the technique in this study actually asks you to eat more in order to reduce body fat. (We're so in!)

So how can you get started? People in the study did a combination of strengthening exercises that worked their chest and shoulders, triceps, biceps, back, and legs. Great news: You can get all of these body-changing benefits without a trendy (read: expensive) new workout class. Try alternating between circuts of bench presses, tricep dips, rows, curls and squats, lunges, and calf raises to make the most of your protein push. (Another place to start: This 10-Minute Tighten-and-Tone Workout from Shaun T.)

Source : http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/strength-training-and-high-protein-diet-perfect-pair

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Fruits, veggies and fish keeps brain healthy and young

Regular dose of aspirin can increase chances of pregnancy and too much of antibiotics in childhood can lead to obesity — studies and research tips for a healthier you 


Fruits, vegetables and fish are good for the brain

Including fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil in daily diet can slow down ageing of the brain by five years, shows research. Researchers from Columbia University studied 826 participants over four years and found that those who followed a Mediterranean diet had a larger brain volume than those who didn’t. Mediterranean diet includes vegetables, legumes, fruits, cereals, fish and olive oil. The researchers also included dairy products, meat, eggs and mild to moderate amounts of alcohol for the study. The study notes that brain shrinkage occurs with age but the process happens fast in people with cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease. The research was published by the journal Neurology. Read more here.

Aspirin can improve fertility in women

An American study claims aspirin can improve fertility in women even if they have previously suffered a miscarriage. Researchers from National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and University of Utah administered aspirin tablets to 1,228 women who had previously suffered a miscarriage and found that for women with high levels of inflammation taking an aspirin improved the chance of pregnancy by 17% and chance of giving birth to a healthy baby by 10%. The study suggests a quarter of an aspirin tablet (81mg) is enough to improve the environment in which the embryo grows. The research was presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting in Baltimore. Read more here.

Vitamin B can lower skin cancer risk

Researchers have identified a Vitamin B variant which can lower the risk of skin cancer considerably. For the study, researchers from the University of Sydney enlisted 386 people with at least two non-melanoma skin cancers during the previous five years. They asked one group to take nicotinamide (the Vitamin B variant) and the other group to take a placebo daily for 12 months. After a year, they found that the incidence of new non-melanoma skin cancers was 23% lower in the nicotinamide group as compared to the placebo group. Nicotinamide is considered safe by medics and is available commercially. The research was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Read more here.

Knee replacement works, but so does exercise

Knee replacement is an effective treatment when it comes to alleviating pain in knees, but a new research shows supervised exercise, medication and controlled diet can be equally effective. The researchers enrolled 100 patients with moderate-to-severe knee osteoarthritis and randomly assigned total knee replacement followed by 12 weeks of non-surgical treatment. After one year, it was found that 67% of volunteers in the exercise group and 85% of patients in the knee-replacement group showed improvement. However, the number of serious adverse events was found to be higher in the knee replacement group. The research was published in New England Journal of Medicine. Read more here.

Overuse of antibiotics in childhood increases risk of obesity

Every antibiotic administered to children increases the risk of obesity in them, claims research. Researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have discovered that antibiotics can have a compounding effect on children’s body mass index (BMI). The researchers studied data from nearly 164,000 children in the age group of 3-18 years over a period of 11 years and examined body weight, height and use of antibiotics. They found that children who had taken antibiotics seven or more times during childhood weighed three pounds more at the age of 15 in comparison with children who received no antibiotics.Read more here.  

 Source : http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/HYfmTsvXgbGxQTeSNPEyaN/Fruits-veggies-and-fish-keeps-brain-healthy-and-young.html

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Kris Carr Shares Her Favorite Foundation for a Healthy Juice



Kris Carr is known for being a wellness activist and cancer survivor/warrior — and now the New York Times best-selling author is taking on juicing in her new book Crazy Sexy Juice, packed full of recipes for her favorite skin-clearing, immune-boosting concoctions. 

Thanks to her holistic health routine, of which juicing tops the list, Kris has been thriving after her cancer diagnosis for over 10 years. She calls nature her church and the garden and kitchen her pharmacies; her latest book is a testament to both philosophies. Yahoo Health caught up with Carr about her nutrient-dense, plant-passionate diet. Read on for more about her juicing philosophy.

What health benefits can you share that make it a no-brainer for juice virgins to jump on the wagon? 

Clear skin, strong immunity, hydration, increased energy, and a blast of phytochemicals (the cancer-fighters) and joy. I could go on…

What’s your favorite foundation for a healthy juice? 
Cucumber, apple, celery, kale or romaine, lemon!

Best recipe for newbies?

I’m sure if there is a best recipe, it’s more like “be willing to be adventurous and if you make a crappy juice, don’t give up.” Keep playing. Try not to overdo it with veggies that are too strong or bitter. When in doubt, a little apple or lemon will fix just about anything! That said, I’ve included some recipes below; give them a try and feel free to adjust according to your own taste buds.

That prep though! Do you have a system that makes it quick and easy in the AM? 

Get a jump-start the night before. Choose what you’re going to make, wash your fruits and veggies, cut them up, and store them in bags in the fridge. This way you’re ready to go in the morning. Also, if time is your main concern, choose smoothies — they’re definitely faster to make.

What’s your take on powdered greens? 

I love them as a supplemental boost, but not as a replacement. Green powders are also great for travel.

Why juice at home rather than buy it bottled?

I’m often asked whether it’s OK to skip all of this juicing business and purchase one of those handy store-bought juice blends. My answer? Meh … Many of the store-bought juices have unnaturally long shelf lives, typically achieved through pasteurization. Though pasteurization kills bacteria, it also wipes out some of the micronutrients and enzymes. Plus, store-bought juices simply don’t taste as yummy and fresh as homemade. More important, they’re usually chock-full of added sugar. One of the biggest advantages of juicing at home is that you, sweet friend, get to control the quality, freshness, and sweetness of your juicy cocktails.

How long will fresh juice last and doesn’t it lose efficacy after a few hours?

Look, I’m all about what’s realistic for your lifestyle. Sure, it’s best to drink it right away but it’s OK to drink it later, too. More than 24 hours may be tough, as it will start to go off, depending on what kind of juicer you use. But I’ll be honest: I make a huge batch in the morning and store my second glass in a mason jar for later in the afternoon. When everyone else is having a coffee or cig break, I’m having more juice. There’s no way that’s bad for me, even if it has lost a little oomph. Do what you can. There are no rules.

Source : https://www.yahoo.com/health/kris-carr-shares-her-favorite-foundation-for-a-132848576.html

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