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☆ A man lost 20 pounds in 8 weeks. Here's how he modified his weekly Chipotle order to make it less processed — but still tasty.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewMatt Beckwith really loves his Chipotle burrito. This was a big deal for Matt, who had always felt the burrito bowl to be a sacrilege Chipotle order. His regular old burrito order wasn't that different — warm tortilla, chicken, rice, beans, veggies, hot sauce, salsa, lettuce — but it came to 900 calories. Beckwith is such a fan of his Chipotle burrito, he even had a custom shirt printed with all the ingredients on it. Advertisement"I am pretty bad on days I eat Chipotle," he said.

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☆ I followed the Mediterranean diet for over a year. Here are 12 things that surprised me most.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Jennifer Barton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

AdvertisementI don't miss red meat at allI used to eat a lot of red meat. That was one of the near-instantaneous benefits I noticed when I started following a Mediterranean diet. Fortunately, it's really easy to make budget-friendly swaps and still stick to a Mediterranean diet. There isn't just one Mediterranean dietI think one of the biggest misconceptions I had about the Mediterranean diet before I started following it was that it was pretty limited. Although a Mediterranean diet can be Greek, French, Spanish, and Italian, it's also Turkish, Lebanese, Israeli, and Moroccan.

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☆ One identical twin went vegan while the other didn’t. See what happened
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

A vegan diet differs from a vegetarian diet in that it eliminates not only animal flesh but dairy, eggs or any other ingredient derived from animals. In each pair, one twin was assigned a vegan diet, while the other was assigned an omnivore diet. “I feel like a lot of people who do a vegan diet think ‘Oh great, soda is vegan. Cutting back on eating meat and animal byproducts can be done slowly, bit by bit. Harvard’s Hu agreed: “While this study showed a vegan diet may provide additional advantages compared to a healthy omnivorous diet, it does not mean that everyone should become a vegan or vegetarian.

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☆ Keep Thanksgiving Going With This Leftover Turkey Soup
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Melissa Clark | More About Melissa Clark | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

But any grain will work as long as you modify the cooking time accordingly. White rice will be ready in 15 to 20 minutes, while brown rice or barley can take as long as an hour. And lingering near the pot has the added benefit of enveloping you in a fragrant cloud of aromatics and spices. To give the soup its robust, unforgettable flavor, I added some baharat to the pot along with the tomato paste, letting everything toast and caramelize. Other spice mixes would work similar magic, each adding character to the soup.

☆ Cutting 1 teaspoon of salt works as well as blood pressure meds, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Cutting 1 teaspoon of salt from your diet each day can lower your top blood pressure reading just as much as a typical hypertension medication, even if you don’t have high blood pressure, a new study found. Wirestock/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesNearly half of all Americans live with high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. Compared to the high-sodium diet, blood pressure on the extremely low-salt diet dropped 8 millimeters of mercury. “Compared to their normal diet, people reduced their blood pressure by about 6 millimeters of mercury, about the same effect you’d see for a first-line blood pressure medication,” Allen said. “Taste bud adjustment takes a little bit longer, but the blood pressure improvements are pretty quick,” she added.

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☆ I ate at Cava and Chipotle, and I can see why Gen Z has crowned a new fast-casual king
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Cava is billed as the Mediterranean version of Chipotle, and is stealing the burrito chain's fans. Gen Z loves Cava for its bold flavors while some Chipotle fans have grown tired of the fresh-Mex brand. We tried both Chipotle and Cava to see whose food is best. Newcomer Cava, a Mediterranean fast-casual concept, is now turning heads and stealing the hearts of Gen X diners. Cava, billed as a Mediterranean version of Chipotle, went public in June and is red hot.

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☆ Cava could be the next Chipotle. I've tried both chains and the battle is close.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Cava is billed as the Mediterranean version of Chipotle, and is stealing the burrito chain's fans. Gen Z loves Cava for its bold flavors while some Chipotle fans have grown tired of the fresh-Mex brand. We tried both Chipotle and Cava to see whose food is best. Cava, billed as a Mediterranean version of Chipotle, went public in June and is red hot. So, I set out to compare Cava and Chipotle in a head-to-head battle.

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☆ Why it’s nutty not to eat nuts for good health
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Carolyn O Neil | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style newsletter, an eight-part series that guides you in an expert-backed eating lifestyle that’s good for your health. Nuts contain dietary fiber, plant-based protein, vitamin E and potassium, calcium and magnesium. And to reap the most benefits, it’s key to make eating nuts a habit over the long haul. “Many healthy eating patterns, such as the renowned Mediterranean diet, include nuts on a regular basis in the diet,’’ Palmer said. Think outside the bowlIt’s easy to snack on nuts as part of a healthy lifestyle, but I also use nuts in many recipes.

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☆ I’m a nutritionist from Japan, home to the world’s longest-living people—here are 6 American foods I never eat
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Michiko Tomioka | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

What I eat instead: When I want something high in protein but low in salt and preservatives, I opt for tofu. What I eat instead: Tofu burgers are surprisingly tasty. What I eat instead: My favorite refreshing, low-calorie beverages are green teas, like an iced matcha or hojicha (which contains less caffeine). What I eat instead: My go-to healthy breakfast alternative is natto, a Japanese dish made from fermented soybeans, with some multigrain rice. What I eat instead: My favorite flavorful spread is kinako, which is made from soy flour and sesame paste.

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☆ The 'Harvard diet' may be the standard for living a long and healthy life—here's what to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-19 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

You've definitely heard of the Mediterranean diet and the MyPlate method , but what about Harvard University's Healthy Eating Plate ? The Harvard diet is actually Harvard's Healthy Eating Plate, and it can be used as a guide for "creating healthy, balanced meals," according to "The Nutrition Source," a section of Harvard's site that provides nutritional information. Add in whole grains (1/4 of your plate)In comparison to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPlate method, the Harvard diet specifies the type of grains that you should eat. Get some healthy protein (1/4 of your plate)More than most diets, the Healthy Eating Plate dives into which proteins are healthy for you and which you should limit in your diet. The Harvard diet encourages you to alternate between water, tea and coffee to pair with your meals, especially with little to no sugar.

☆ We're having loyal Costco shoppers share their grocery lists with us. Here are their favorite things to buy there.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-21 | by ( Business Insider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +36 min

Read Abigail Abesamis Demarest's full Costco shopping list: I've shopped at Costco for over 10 years. AdvertisementRead Lisa Tanner's full Costco shopping list: I'm a mom of 10 who's shopped at Costco for almost 20 years. Read Tara Zeller's full Costco shopping list: I drive 4 hours and spend $500 for every Costco trip. AdvertisementRead Majed Kassis' full Costco shopping list: I run a Costco fan account with over 390,000 followers. Read Rachel MacPherson's full Costco shopping list: I'm a personal trainer who shops for a family of 6 at Costco.

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☆ The Kansas City Chiefs' lead dietitian explains how she sneaks nutrients into players' junk food, from fried chicken to pizza
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( Rachel Hosie | Jackson Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The Kansas City Chiefs have made it to the 2023 Super Bowl after narrowly missing out the previous year. In each of those last eight years, the Chiefs' diet plan has been carefully curated by head dietitian Leslie Bonci. AdvertisementMost of the players eat breakfast and lunch in the canteen, and they have the option to stay for dinner or take a meal home, Bonci told Insider. Fried chicken: For one, fried chicken and other fried foods aren't deep-fried but rather air-fried. Pasta: For pasta dishes, Bonci will design a medley of veggie-based noodles, bean-based noodles, and whole wheat noodles to mix with pasta sauce.

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☆ 45-year-old brain expert shares how he eats like a 'SuperAger' every day to stay 'young and energized'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Marc Milstein | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

SuperAgers are a great example of how both genetics and lifestyle choices play a role in how the brain ages. In my book, "The Age-Proof Brain," I explore how they keep their brains young, boost immunity and memory, and fight neurological disorders like dementia. The workday beginsI tackle my most difficult and creative tasks early in the day, when my brain is most alert. Before bedtime, I'll catch up on baseball news and talk to my wife about our day. At 9:30 p.m., it's time to shut off all devices and listen to some music before turning out the lights.

☆ Thanksgiving leftovers: What to do with all the food
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Casey Barber | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

But it’s just as easy to chop up leftover Thanksgiving turkey and sneak it into non-holiday comfort food. Use leftover Thanksgiving turkey to make turkey black bean enchiladas. A lemony Dijon dressing can brighten a grain bowl made with holiday leftovers. Leftover stuffing mixed with eggs and a touch of broth or gravy are all you need to turn Thanksgiving stuffing into a savory next-day breakfast. If that kind of post-holiday meal suits you, make this Thanksgiving leftover pizza and savor the classic flavors on a slice rather than between bread.

☆ Sweetgreen is launching its first national dessert — a 'healthy' take on the Rice Krispies Treat
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Sweetgreen is launching its take on Rice Krispies Treats, its first dessert since 2014. The Crispy Rice Treat is available nationwide starting Monday for $2.95. To create the new dessert, Sweetgreen teamed up with pastry chef Malcolm Livingston II as the company's first chef in residence. Jammet said he met Livingston a few years ago in Copenhagen and he stayed in touch with the pastry chef. It was a "no-brainer" to start with a version of the Rice Krispies Treat given the nostalgia it evokes, Livingston said.

☆ I tried the popular weight-loss app backed by Tony Xu and Scooter Braun. Keeping the weight off was harder than expected.
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-25 | by ( Lisa Rabasca Roepe | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Noom is a weight-loss app that uses a psychology-based approach to change your eating habits. One writer tried Noom for eight months to shed some pounds and prevent pandemic weight gain. In my latest attempt to lose weight, I turned to the Noom app. Lisa Rabasca RoepeI imagine that this is a powerful exercise for someone who has more than 10 pounds to lose. In fact, I've noticed that the people who have the most weight to lose have the most success with Noom.

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