Recipes
Eating to Protect Against Prostate Cancer
Mounting evidence shows that diet may help fend off prostate cancer. Reduce your risk factors of prostate cancer with a healthy diet rich in a variety of fruits and vegetables—especially tomatoes which have lycopene benefits for men. “It seems that nearly all men will develop prostate cancer if they live long enough,” says Karen Collins, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., nutrition advisor for the American Institute for Cancer Research. Thus, scientists have been searching for lifestyle measures that can help you stack the odds in your favor. Promising research reveals three important diet strategies that can help you mount a defense: A...
Ultra-processed foods: bread may be considered one, but that doesn’t mean it’s all bad
Most modern bread is produced using a method called the Chorleywood process. Gamzova Olga/ ShutterstockHumans have been eating bread in some form for centuries. But modern bread is a far cry from the bread of the past. In its sliced bread form, it often contains so many more ingredients than the kind our ancestors were eating that it is now widely considered an ultra-processed food. But, this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad for us. There are many definitions of what makes a food ultra-processed. The most commonly used one is the Nova classification, which was developed by researchers at the...
Taste Test Burger Edition #3: Flower Years
Burgers have always been a huge hit, and demand in Hong Kong is greater than ever – and not just for the classics. Exciting new creations and meat alternatives now adorn HK menus, with influences from around the world. We decided to give a few of them our very own grilling. Read on for our third review of burger joints in Hong Kong: Flower Years in Eaton Food Hall. Flower Years This foodie haven is alive with exciting choices at very reasonable prices, right in the heart of Kowloon. As you head to the basement of the Eaton Hotel it’s...
Meat May Be on Chopping Block as Consumers Continue Cost-Cutting
Consumers may be reaching their affordability ceiling when it comes to products such as ham. The meat industry, beleaguered with supply and labor challenges, may be on the brink of pushing consumer budgets too far. Per coverage in May and June by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) of the beef and pork sectors, steak prices are set to shoot back up due to dwindling cattle supply and higher costs associated with raising livestock. The price of ground beef, already more than 20% higher than 2020 prices, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Consumer Price Index, may shoot up further...
Easy Zucchini Lasagna Recipe
This zucchini lasagna from Downshiftology on Youtube is a great way to have your zucchini differently. It’s hearty, flavorful, and definitely a crowd favorite! This recipe can easily feed a large crowd, so it’s perfect for potlucks, dinner parties, and cookouts. This dish is a staple in my house, and my family absolutely loves this! Watch the video below to learn the full recipe. Ingredients: 4 large zucchini 2 lb ground beef 24 oz pasta sauce 15 oz ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded parmesan regianno 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, grated 1 egg salt and ground black pepper small handful of...