Category Archives for Health

Thoughts on nutrition rating systems

Learn about the merits and pitfalls of nutritional rating systems like NuVal. Continue reading →

18. August 2011 by Earl
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Potbelly salads

Ever wondered whether Potbelly’s Farmhouse salad is healthier than the Uptown salad or vice-versa? Get the skinny here! Continue reading →

29. July 2011 by Earl
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Curious case of weight gain in China

Why does China have high obesity rates among the upper-class but not the poor—the inverse of what occurs in the U.S.? Do fresh foods, like fruits and vegetables, play a role? Find out here. Continue reading →

21. July 2011 by Earl
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Siggi’s Icelandic style skyr yogurt

I never really liked yogurt, especially plain ones. Eventually though, I developed a taste for them and am now a huge advocate of Greek yogurt. Continue reading →

18. July 2011 by Earl
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Kashi GoLean Crunch! and chocolate milk

Kashi GoLean Crunch! cereal and chocolate milk make the perfect, healthy snack that fits the 4:1 carb:protein ratio. Continue reading →

11. July 2011 by Earl
Categories: Health, Recipes | Tags: , , , | 4 comments

Savory chicken oatmeal

Learn how to make a salty, savory chicken oatmeal. Continue reading →

02. June 2011 by Earl
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Greek yogurt tasting

Which Greek yogurt is the best? Fage, Olympus, Dannon, Brown Cow, Chobani, or Yoplait? Find out in this Greek yogurt tasting. Continue reading →

20. May 2011 by Earl
Categories: Health, Reviews | Tags: | 4 comments

Miraculin, a sugar alternative

Miraculin is a zero-calorie substance that transforms your taste buds to perceive sour foods as sweet. Learn more about it here! Continue reading →

30. April 2011 by Earl
Categories: Health, Molecular Gastronomy | Tags: , | 4 comments

Russ and Daughters

New York City tradition states that one must eat bagels and lox, and Russ and Daughters is the place to do so. Continue reading →

26. February 2011 by Earl
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Broccoli Puree

Learn a recipe for making a salty yet healthy broccoli puree that tastes like mashed potatoes. Continue reading →

20. February 2011 by Earl
Categories: Health, Recipes | Tags: , | 8 comments

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