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What are functional mushrooms, really, and what do they actually do for the human body? What exactly are functional mushrooms? lowering stress levels, sharpening cognitive function, providing a boost of energy, etc.). Shutterstock Do functional mushrooms come in different forms? What are the benefits of functional mushrooms? “Mushrooms are loaded with polyphenols, polysaccharides, beta-glucans, and antioxidant properties. Shutterstock loves,” Isokauppila explains. “Glowing skin is also the result of whole body health....

Is there anything not made better by the addition of syrupy sweet slow-cookedcaramelized onions? If there is, we haven’t found it just yet. The possibilities are endless! Shutterstock We promise, they will only improve the longer you let them cook! Don’t have the time but still want the sweetness? Most people classically tend to associate jam with sweeter ingredients like blueberries, strawberries or even raspberries. Next time you try this recipe, try adding a few additions like garlic or a fewchiliflakes....

And you’re not alone: About65 percentof people have a reduced ability to digest lactose after infancy. Casein protein is slower-digesting than whey, and they both pack in all nine essential amino acids. What is the difference between A1 casein and A2 casein? Shutterstock “Northern European cows suffered a spontaneous genetic mutation and began making A1 casein. How can you tell if A1 is causing your dairy intolerance rather than lactose? “Caseins are protein, whereas lactose is a sugar,” Dr....

This may be hard to believe, but Thin Mints are not the originalGirl Scout cookie. But many of them haven’t lasted long. But other varieties, like the ones that came in 100-calorie packs, seemed destined to fail. Alexandra Filipek Juliettes, as they were called, were initially available from 1984 to 1985. Then, Juliettes were revamped in 1993. The second iteration was a caramel and pecan cookie covered with chocolate fudge, and they lasted until 1996....

Outside of the classic soup,lentilsare so infrequently used to their full potential. They are an ancient grain legume that was cooked frequently by our ancestors hundreds of years ago. Sadly, lentils don’t get the best PR these days. Shutterstock They’re relegated to a food that few people cook, and even fewer restaurants serve. We think this is completely crazy, given how cheap, tasty, and easy to prepare they are. This is why we’ve decided to give lentils the good public relations they need!...

The list goes on, and so could we. Our vegetarian balsamic zucchini recipe takes zucchini to a tastier level while maintaining its healthiness. A great example of how one ingredient can take a dish from average to excellent! Shutterstock Add a few ingredients and some garnishes and this will transform into a feast in and of itself. Keep it vegetarian or add meat for a protein boost. Here are a few suggestions to get you started:...

Don’t mess with Texas, they say, and we try not to. They all share one thing in common, though: a need for nutritional improvement. We deliver that here with a leaner cut ofbeef, a light sauce, and a modest portion size. Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald The most efficient way to tenderize a large, tough cut of meat is in the oven. ), and cover tightly with foil. Cook at 250 until the meat is pull-apart tender....

Failed attempts to spread globally caused Boston Market to reroute into supermarkets rather than opening new stores. If only the tacos were still 19 cents. Qdoba Let’s hear it for the 726 Qdoba locations that don’t charge extra for guac! Shutterstock These are theeasy, at-home recipesthat help you lose weight. Bojangles' you might find the famous chicken and biscuits at any of the 764 southeastern locations. Marco’s Pizza Marco’s Pizza didn’t even crack QSR’s top 50 list last year....

This magical roastedturkeycame about out of sheer necessity. It was Matt’s senior year in college and a spontaneousThanksgiving feasthad materialized around him. It was 7 p.m. and there was no turkey in the oven. Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald This bird was the centerpiece. Larger turkeys will burn on the surface before being cooked all the way through. The best way to curtail the smoke, of course, is to have aclean oven....

Nearly allcatfishyou encounter on restaurant menus has one thing in common: a long soak in hot fat. We’ve never quite understood the appeal. Once food is battered and fried, doesn’t it all start to taste the same? Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald How to Make It Eat This Tip Pan-Frying The virtues of pan-frying are manifold. Next, you avoid the mess of deep-frying at home. Don’t crowd (!) or the oil temperature will plummet and the crust will be soggy....

It’s a shame that restaurants ignore lean protein likeshrimpandscallopsin favor ofpotato skinsand fried cheese. What’s not to love about a meaty, sweet sea scallop glazed in teriyaki and wrapped incrispy bacon? How about the fact that this one dish will cost you fewer calories than two pieces of wheat toast? Shutterstock Or that it takes about 15 minutes to prepare? A greatappetizer for parties, or even a superb main event at dinner paired with a tangy salad....

Most major restaurants take a stab at it, but they often end up being an 800-calorie debacle. Enter our healthy fig and prosciutto salad recipe. In this version there are a quarter of the calories! Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald We pair strips of salty, intense prosciutto with juicy, ripe figs. Let salad be healthy, again! By making your own, you’re free to save on calories and dollars. Season with salt and pepper and shake like crazy for 20 seconds....

It is nearly impossible to find a burger at asit-down restaurantwith fewer than 1,000 calories. Blame the high-fat meat and heavy condiments. Here, we start with ground brisket, which is relatively lean but packed with perfect burger flavor. Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald (The butcher at your local market should be happy to grind up a hunk for you.) We solve the condiment crisis by slowly caramelizing a red onion until it’s sweet and moist....