Tag: Beef

Popularly known as the "sunshine vitamin", vitamin D has multiple essential functions. Its deficiency is a global problem, affecting over a billion people worldwide. The deficiency...

Proteins should make up 10–35% of your daily calorie requirement. If you aren't meeting this criterion, your dietitian is likely to ask you to increase your intake of dietary protein. Chicken breasts and ground beef are great options for those who eat meat and work out extensively. Not a meat eater? No problem. Eating different kinds of beans will satisfy your protein needs.

Whether it's while enjoying a scrumptious meal at a restaurant or at home, you're unlikely to have thought about how animal foods reach your table. Foods including dairy products and different types of meat are often obtained from animals that are tortured to death or live in unhygienic conditions. Swap such foods for organic or plant-based alternatives.

Are you guilty of having abused your body in your younger years, smoking, drinking and starving yourself without a care in the world? If...

Tap water could be a bacterial breeding ground if it has been left sitting out for long, while complimentary snacks may have been touched by contaminated hands. Bread fills you up fast but will leave your tummy faster, while chicken dishes are full of extra sodium and calories to mask the bland flavor. Kobe or wagyu beef burgers are a huge lie, while drink garnishes are very rarely served fresh.

If you are into seafood, shrimps and tuna are rich in protein and taste good in salads. If you are a meat lover, skinless roast turkey or beef with vegetables are perfect meals for lunch or dinner. Tofu fry with vegetables, Greek yogurt with fruits, and cottage cheese in curries are also a delicious way to add proteins to your diet.

While we happily munch on our favorite burger, hot dog, or patties, we don't realize the threat of the illnesses that come along with it. Most poultry food like turkey, chicken, and meat like beef or seafood like raw oysters fall in the category of such foods. You should know how these can cause trouble and also know how to buy, cook and eat them for a safer, healthier you. Organic food sources and proper temperature treatment are two options.

From homegrown honey and authentic spices to mushrooms and freshly baked breads, a farmers' market will leave you spoilt for choice. Here, you will also find free-range eggs and grass-fed animal products that are lower in cholesterol and calories and higher in nutrients as compared to the kind that's available in supermarkets. You can also stock up on seasonal fruits and vegetables like berries, peaches, carrots, and tomatoes.

Without enough iron in our bodies, the red blood cells won’t be able to carry enough oxygen throughout the body. It is important for...

Low-fat soups can help you lose weight. They are rich in fiber and makes you feel full for a long time. Replace a meal with fiber-rich vegetable soup, white bean and kale soup, or pumpkin cauliflower soup. For indigestion, have carrot and ginger soup. For a midday snack, have detox soups like cucumber avocado soup. For dinner, have beef and barley soup.

In a perfect world, we’d wake up early every morning and prepare ourselves healthy, wholesome meals for the day ahead. While most of us...

If you eat beef, know how to read the labels. Grass-fed cows do not eat high-energy grain, so they're leaner than grain-fed cows. They also contain more omega-3 fats, vitamin A, and vitamin E. However, the grass might have pesticides and they might get antibiotics. Organic beef comes from cows that eat 100 percent organic grain or grass. These cows don't get antibiotics or hormones, and are free to roam. Do you care about both? Buy grass-fed organic beef.

Too busy for weight loss? Schedule your exercise for the morning and do high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which takes a little time and hastens weight loss. Track every morsel you eat. Eat homemade lunch and prepackaged snacks of frozen veggies and fruits to meet your nutritional needs and save money and calories. Slow cook your meals to utilize time a .

Yoga has gained immense popularity over the last few decades and has witnessed a surge in its practitioners. Most people are aware of the...

Most people who train hard often forget to keep an eye on their nutrition. So what if you ate some carbs? You can burn...