All posts tagged: Eating

Fancy Eating An Italian Cornetto Or French Croissant? Turns Out There Is A Key Difference

Fancy Eating An Italian Cornetto Or French Croissant? Turns Out There Is A Key Difference

Published by Sam Flores

Until several months ago, I only associated the word “Cornetto” with the ice cream brand (and their tasty bottom-of-the-cone chocolate nubs). What a waste the years prior were. Ever since I tried buttery, pillow-soft Italian cornetto pastry in a bakery dangerously close to my home, I’ve become addicted to the fluffy delight. But despite being told the creation is basically an “Italian croissant,” I’ve since been roundly rebuffed for repeating that information. So what is the difference? Texture has a lot to do with it According to Italian food YouTuber Giada de Laurentiis, “In France you’d start your day with a flaky, buttery croissant and a cafe au lait, while in Italy breakfast would be a soft and sweet cornetto with a cappuccino.” That’s because, though they’re both laminated doughs that involve a lot of fiddly folding and time-consuming proving, they each have different ingredients. The plainest of plain cornetto contains flour, eggs, sugar, milk, butter (or oil, or lard), yeast, and salt; while a French croissant uses more butter, skimps on the egg, and …

The Real-Life Diet of Lewis Tan From ‘Mortal Kombat II’, Who Used to Jump Off Buildings at School Talent Shows

The Real-Life Diet of Lewis Tan From ‘Mortal Kombat II’, Who Used to Jump Off Buildings at School Talent Shows

Published by Jenni Sidey

With your background in martial arts and stunts, are they coming to you on set like, Lewis, we need your expertise on this stuff? The stunt people and the fight choreographers, 90% of the time, I know them, or I know of them, or we have some sort of connection through different martial artists. There is a collaborative process, but also those guys are really talented. They’ll pitch an idea of what they want to do with it, I’ll pitch some other ideas, and we kind of collaborate and make it something that everybody loves. If there are certain moves that I really want to put in—and if there are certain things that I really feel like I could do better this way—then it’s a collaborative process for sure. My thing is, we’re always trying to up the ante. For Mortal Kombat II, we up the ante so much higher than the first movie. I really, really, really truly mean that. The action team was given a lot more creative control. That really helped us …

Eating at least five eggs a week is associated with a 27 percent lower risk of Alzheimer’s

Eating at least five eggs a week is associated with a 27 percent lower risk of Alzheimer’s

Published by José Betancourt

A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition provides evidence that eating eggs in moderation tends to reduce the risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in older adults. Consumption of eggs is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline for those 65 years and older. These findings suggest that incorporating eggs into a balanced diet might offer protective benefits for brain health over time. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. Without a known cure, medical professionals have increasingly focused on preventing the disease before it starts. The researchers wanted to explore how everyday lifestyle choices might influence brain health as people get older. “We were motivated by the growing need to identify modifiable dietary factors that may influence Alzheimer’s disease risk, especially given the lack of curative treatments,” said Jisoo Oh, an associate professor of epidemiology at Loma Linda University School of Public Health. “While eggs are widely consumed and contain nutrients relevant to brain health, there has been relatively limited evidence linking egg …

‘I claim £1,400 in PIP and Universal Credit but the guilt has been eating me alive’

‘I claim £1,400 in PIP and Universal Credit but the guilt has been eating me alive’

Published by Sam Flores

A 21-year-old who received £1,400 per month in benefits said the guilt was ‘eating them alive’. Although they’d been told to ‘forget about employment’ while studying, they said they sometimes felt they were ‘just getting paid for existing’. The Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit (UC) recipient said they felt uncomfortable telling people about their income and asked fellow Reddit users for advice. READ MORE: Binman says food waste ‘won’t be emptied’ if caddy contains one thing The student said: “I have been receiving PIP since I was 17, and UC since I was 19 (I’m 21 now). “I get £1,400 a month because I have a (hidden) disability – high functioning autism – and while I am studying I was told to forget about employment and rely on the benefits instead. “Recently, the guilt has been eating me alive. I have excess income every month but barely any savings. “I pay rent and for my own food and clothes of course but I still live at home so I don’t have the usual …

My husband’s weight loss is triggering my eating disorders. What can I do? | Family

My husband’s weight loss is triggering my eating disorders. What can I do? | Family

Published by Sam Flores

I feel torn between being a supportive wife and protecting my own mental health. My husband has recently had great success using drugs, diet and exercise to lose weight. He has struggled for a long time, and I am immensely proud of him, especially as he is now tapering off the medication and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The problem is that I have struggled with anorexia and bulimia my entire life. I’m not in therapy as I can never find the right therapist. I go through periods when it’s manageable, but sometimes it flares up. My husband is well aware that I still struggle with these issues. However, our daily life since his weight loss has become a constant stream of calorie talk, workout updates and discussions about his shrinking clothes. I pretend I’m fine to avoid raining on his parade, and because he can be defensive when challenged, but beneath the surface I am drowning. I have stayed the same size throughout our relationship, yet find myself constantly comparing my body with his progress. I’m in my 40s …

Eating one egg a day linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk in older adults

Eating one egg a day linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk in older adults

Published by Jenni Sidey

Eggs have spent years in nutrition debates, praised for protein one moment and questioned for cholesterol the next. Now a large long-running study suggests they may also be tied to something else: a lower chance of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease later in life. Researchers at Loma Linda University Health found that adults 65 and older who ate eggs were less likely to receive an Alzheimer’s diagnosis than those who rarely or never ate them. The pattern held even after the team adjusted for diet, lifestyle, and a long list of health conditions. “Compared to never eating eggs, eating at least five eggs per week can decrease risk of Alzheimer’s,” said Joan Sabaté, MD, DrPH, a professor at Loma Linda University School of Public Health and the study’s principal investigator. The analysis drew on 39,498 participants from the Adventist Health Study-2 cohort who were linked with Medicare records between 2008 and 2020. Over an average follow-up of 15.3 years, 2,858 participants were clinically diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. That scale matters. So does the group itself. …

Can Eating Be Play? | Psychology Today

Can Eating Be Play? | Psychology Today

Published by Jenni Sidey

If you have observed younger children squishing Play-Doh, you likely also have noticed them tasting it. Reassuring text on those yellow cans carefully notes that the material is “non-toxic.” That’s a good thing, because when mushed to a tempting multicolor, the play medium becomes the object of desire. And in the mouth it goes. But usually not more than once or twice because, well, let me ask, have you ever tasted Play-Doh? The inviting medium does not match the message. Playing With Your Food Inventive older children might chew their toast into a map of Texas, or mound mashed potatoes into a volcano, or, if reluctantly eyeballing the vegetables on their plate, make a face out of cucumber slices and string beans. If this playfulness, a delaying action, isn’t perfect for balancing the meal, it’s great for creativity and exploration. Play is its own kind of nourishment, but not only for recalcitrant children. For their part, grown-up professional chefs make gustatory mischief with food arrangements, especially with desserts. In France, wedding celebrations or baptism parties …

When Are You Truly Recovered From an Eating Disorder?

When Are You Truly Recovered From an Eating Disorder?

Published by Jenni Sidey

It’s a question many people with eating disorders ask themselves, often even after months or years of working on recovery: when can it truly be said that someone has recovered? The answer, as we now understand it, is not simple. For a long time, research relied on different definitions, making it difficult to compare results and fully understand what “recovery” really means. In recent years, however, things have begun to change. A clearer, more consistent view is emerging. Why the Disappearance of Symptoms Is Not Enough In the past, recovery was often defined by the disappearance of symptoms: no more binge eating, no more purging, and a return to a healthy weight. But both clinical experience and research have shown that this is not enough. A person may no longer engage in problematic behaviors and may have restored their weight, yet still struggle with intense concerns about body shape, weight, and control over eating. This is where one of the most influential recovery models comes in, proposed by Anna M. Bardone-Cone and colleagues in a …

Ella Mills shares 3 easy recipes and explains why healthy eating shouldn’t feel overwhelming

Ella Mills shares 3 easy recipes and explains why healthy eating shouldn’t feel overwhelming

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sign up to IndyEat’s free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free While I have no issue or wish to judge anyone’s individual pursuits, I can’t help but worry that wellness has become synonymous with endless expensive trends that feel impossible to keep up with. It creates immense pressure. And let’s face it, carrots and lentils just don’t have the same marketing appeal as biohacking, expensive supplements and wearable devices. But fresh, wholesome foods are so important and our simple, day-to-day healthy habits mustn’t be overlooked, especially in today’s environment, wherein around 55-60 per cent of our calories in the UK come from ultra-processed foods, and only 1 in 4 of us is managing to eat our five-a-day. So, how do we simplify wellness? How do we make eating well on a daily(ish) basis feel realistic and accessible again? I think back to where it all began for me – sharing simple, nourishing meals that worked because …

Experts say this is the worst time to snack – no matter what you’re eating

Experts say this is the worst time to snack – no matter what you’re eating

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Most of us are guilty of opening the fridge and pulling out a block of cheese to slice or grabbing a bag of potato chips from the pantry as a pre-bed treat. But when you choose to snack may be just as important as what you’re snacking on to ensure you stay healthy. Experts have suggested that late-night snacking could have a negative impact on several areas of your health – from blood sugar levels to weight management. Although a small evening snack might be OK if you are truly hungry, late-night snacking can impact your weight if it becomes a frequent habit, registered dietitian Lindsey DeSoto wrote in a Thursday post on Health. “Research suggests the body may process food better earlier in the day,” she said. A snack might not disrupt your diet too much. But experts say when …