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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Beef vs. Bison—Nutrition Experts Reveal Which Meat is Healthier
Key Takeaways Bison is lower in calories, cholesterol, and total and saturated fat than beef, making it a smart pick for people concerned about heart health. Beef is also a high-quality protein and may be easier to find and more affordable than bison. Because it's so lean, bison requires special attention when cooking. Both meats can be a healthful part of eating plans, depending on your health nowhere near as ubiquitous as beef, bison meat is quietly making its way onto more and more restaurant menus across the United States and into more and more supermarkets. At many grocery stores, it's as easy to grab a pound of ground bison as it is a pound of ground beef. While the two meats look similar in the package, there are important distinctions in nutrition, taste, and best cooking technique. I spoke with experts to get a clearer picture of what each type of meat brings to the Our Expert Jamie Baham, MS, RDN, LD, owner and founder of Ladybug Nutrition Kylie Felty, RDN, LDN, CLT, team leader of nutrition and labeling compliance at Whole Foods Market Emily Wylie, Director of Marketing at Force of Nature, a company that specializes in regeneratively raised meats, including bison and beef, with a focus on sustainability and ethical sourcingBison Benefits Registered dietitian nutritionist Kylie Felty, team leader of nutrition and labeling compliance at Whole Foods Market, says that while both lean beef and bison can be part of a healthy diet, bison has some major perks. 'Bison has fewer calories, less total fat, and lower cholesterol levels than beef. Plus, it offers comparable or higher levels of four essential nutrients crucial for immune health, muscle performance, and energy production: vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and selenium.' The lower amount of saturated fat in bison might be its biggest health benefit, particularly for individuals at risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. "Major health organizations, including the World Health Organization, USDA, and American Heart Association, recommend limiting saturated fat as part of a healthy diet," Felty says. Jamie Baham, RDN and founder of Ladybug Nutrition, says swapping in bison for beef can be helpful for people with other health concerns, as well. 'Because it has fewer calories and less fat per serving, bison can also be a great option for individuals with insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, or weight loss goals.' And for those looking to increase their protein consumption, ground bison weighs in with a couple more grams per serving than ground beef. Here's the nutritional profile of 100 grams (about 3.5 oz.) of ground bison, according to the USDA's FoodData Central database: Calories: 159 Protein: 20 grams Total Fat: 9 grams Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams Cholesterol: 65 milligrams Iron: 2 mg Zinc: 4 mg Related: 6 Foods With More Protein Than a Chicken Breast, According to Registered Dietitians Beef Benefits Nutrition-wise, beef is also high in protein, iron, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B12. And Baham points out that for some people, the higher fat and calories in beef are a positive. 'When it comes to individuals who have greater calorie needs, like children who are still growing and developing or athletes who need higher levels of nutrients to support their endeavors, beef would be a top choice over bison.' This also goes for people who are underweight or undernourished, since beef could support healthy weight gain. Plus, as popular as bison is right now, there's still considerably less of it produced, which can make it both harder to find and pricier. 'Beef may be more practical and easier to access,' says Baham. And since there are more cuts available, beef also offers more culinary variety. 'This makes it suitable for people with varied cooking styles to increase their intake of high-quality protein,' she adds. Unlike bison, ground beef is sold with different fat percentages. Here are nutrition stats for two of the most popular varieties, according to the USDA's FoodData Central database. For 100 grams (about 3.5 oz.) of 90% lean ground beef: Calories: 185 Protein: 18 grams Total Fat: 13 grams Saturated Fat: 5 grams Cholesterol: 66 milligrams Iron: 2 mg Zinc: 4 mg For 100 grams (about 3.5 oz.) of 80% lean ground beef: Calories: 243 Protein: 18 grams Total Fat: 19 grams Saturated Fat: 7 grams Cholesterol: 68 milligrams Iron: 2 mg Zinc: 4 mg Related: Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese? Nutrition Experts Reveal the Better High-Protein Snack The Taste Comparison Chances are, you know what beef tastes like. Bison is in the same ballpark for sure, but since it's leaner, it tends to be a touch sweeter and less, well, brawny and beefy. And when cooked properly, it's often a bit more tender than beef. Emily Wylie, director of marketing at Force of Nature, a company that specializes in regeneratively raised meat, says many people are surprised by how mild-tasting bison is; there's no strong gamey flavor. 'I describe it as clean and slightly sweet, with a subtle iron-rich note—like grass-fed beef that spent the weekend hiking in fresh air.' How to Cook With Bison There are differences in how you cook bison versus beef, as well, says Wylie. 'Bison is naturally lean, so steaks and burgers reach doneness faster than beef. Use medium heat, flip sooner than you think, and let the meat rest a few minutes so the heat finishes the job.' She suggests cooking meat to medium, instead of well-done, to keep it juicy. 'For steaks, that means pulling them off the heat at about 125 degrees for medium and about 140 degrees for burgers.' Here are a few of Wylie's other bison cooking tips: Season early. Salt the meat while you prep the rest of the dinner so the flavor sinks in. Sear, then lower. Start with a hot pan for a quick crust, then drop the heat to finish gently. Rest is non-negotiable. Even two minutes off the heat keeps burgers and steaks tender. Brighten it up. A squeeze of lemon or a spoonful of chimichurri makes bison's clean flavor pop. If you're a bison newbie, consider starting with ground. It's a straight swap for ground beef in recipes. Related: 14 Easy Ground Beef Recipes to Make for Dinner Tonight The Bottom Line In the end, both beef and bison are high-quality proteins with significant amounts of crucial minerals. 'Bison may be higher in iron, which is essential for red blood cell formation, but beef is a great source of iron as well," notes Baham. Bison is lower in calories, total fat, and saturated fat and somewhat higher in protein than beef. It could be a healthier choice for eaters concerned about cardiovascular health and stroke or dealing with insulin resistance. More calorie-dense and fat-rich, beef could be a better choice for people who need extra nourishment. Plus, it's generally more widely available and less expensive than bison meat, important considerations for many consumers. In the end, Banham says, "You can't go wrong with these high-quality proteins, but your health goals will determine the best choice for you." Read the original article on Real Simple
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Fitness box with 19 items and JD voucher only £30 at Home Bargains
Health and fitness fans who enjoy going to the gym may benefit from this discounted goodie box Home Bargains has updated its StarBuy deals this week, and its latest discount offering is sure to impress any gym-goer or fitness enthusiast. With summer underway and the peak holiday season coming up, many people will be hoping to get in the best shape possible. It's no secret that making the right lifestyle choices and following a healthy diet can significantly help, but so can exercising regularly. Some people may benefit from using various popular fitness products, such as protein shake bottles and supplements, to help along their journey. But as beneficial as these can be, they can often be quite pricey. However, for anyone keen to improve their fitness on a budget, Home Bargains has reduced a goodie box filled with 19 items as part of its new StarBuy lineup. Customers can now get the Applied Nutrition Fitness Starter Pack for £29.99—it was originally £50 and includes a JD Gym 1 Day Guest Pass. In a description of the goodie box on the Home Bargains website, the store says: "Discover the Applied Nutrition Fitness Starter Pack – a box packed with tasty samples and top products to kickstart your fitness journey and find your favourites. Perfect for trying the best of Applied Nutrition in one handy set!" It adds: "Try our best sellers to decide your favourites. Introducing the Applied Starter Pack. A box full of delicious treats, samples, and the best products that Applied Nutrition has to offer." In a note to shoppers, the retailer wrote: "Items and flavours shown are not indicative of Starter Pack contents." It continued: "Ingredients are listed as accurately as possible; varying flavours may alter the listing. Please read each product before opening and/or consuming to ensure accurate allergen and ingredient information." Full list of items in Home Bargains fitness box: 1x Protein 150g. 1x Sample Beef XP. 1x ABE Energy & Performance Can. 1x ABE Preworkout Shot 60ml. 1x ABE Preworkout Gel 60ml. 1x Protein Water Can. 1x Bodyfuel Electrolyte water. 1x Diet Whey Bar. 1x Protein Crunch Bar. 1x Protein Cookie. 1x Endurance Energy Gel. 1x Marine Collagen Gel. 1x Hydration Stick pack. 1x Lifestyle Bottle. 1x Shaker. 3x ABE preworkout sample. 1x JD Gym 1 Day Guest Pass. Home Bargains is a popular choice for many across the UK thanks to its budget-friendly prices. In addition to selling a range of homeware, food, toiletries, and other essentials, Home Bargains also offers several health and fitness products. For instance, customers can get a 165g tub of Applied Nutrition Collagen Powder for £9.99, saving them 66% on its original price of £30. It is also selling a 900g bag of BodyFuel Whey Protein for £14.99, which is 50% less than its recommended retail price of £29.99. There is also an option to buy a 12-pack of Oshee High Protein Bars for £11.88 - down from its original cost of £23.88. Regarding gym equipment, fitness fans can get kettlebells, yoga exercise balls, foam mats and 1L water bottles for under £10.
The Spinoff
02-07-2025
- General
- The Spinoff
Help Me Hera: I think I need to break up with my best friend
A long time ago we almost hooked up. Why am I still so hurt? Want Hera's help? Email your problem to helpme@ Dear Hera, I think I need to break up with my best friend. It's a long story. Some time ago we almost got together. I made myself decline her advances since we were colleagues and I was fresh out of a longterm relationship. A few weeks later we had become even more situationship than friendship, and I decided fuck it, this is worth the risk. I told her I felt the same, only to get turned down. It was awful and we stopped speaking for months. But time heals! We slowly started spending time together again and now we're closer than ever. She's my best friend. It helped that we both moved on and started seeing other people. We could go back to being mates without any pesky romantic feelings ever getting in the way. Recently, she brought up the aforementioned mess, and it was a really good chat. We laughed a lot. But one thing came up that hurt. It turns out that the death blow for our 'will-they-won't-they' had been that she'd slept with someone else – a friend – and didn't want to have to tell me. I had suspected this at the time, and it's well in the past, so I brushed it off. I was mostly just happy to finally clear the air on that particularly messy chapter. Turns out, knowing and suspecting are different things and now I don't know what to do. She is one of my favourite people in the world. People do stupid things. She admitted she fucked up. And this is all a long time ago. We're both happily seeing other people now. On the other hand though, I don't think I'd have entertained becoming mates again if I'd known for certain. And now I know that I should not have given her the benefit of the doubt. But I did, and she is now my best friend in the world. Losing her would turn my life upside down. Is it worth doing that over some ancient hurt feelings? Dear Heartbroken, I have read this letter backwards and forwards. I have soaked it in lemon juice and held it up to candlelight. I have run it through all known cryptogram cyphers. But I'm struggling to see the justice of your complaint. There are a lot of mixed messages in your letter. You say you love this friend, and she's your favourite person in the world. That losing her would turn your life upside down. You insist that you're just good friends, and have both moved on romantically. You've laughed about this situation together and become even closer. And then you go and sign the letter 'heartbroken.' What confuses me most is your anger. Maybe I have Tux Tasty Bites Dry Beef Dog Food for brains, but I have scrutinised this letter from every angle and I honestly can't see what she did wrong. You say she 'fucked up' and 'people do stupid things' and you should never have given her the benefit of the doubt. But what did she do that was so fucked up and stupid? Was it sleeping with someone else, after she'd already propositioned you and been rejected? Was it not telling you that she'd slept with someone else after you'd already changed your mind? I don't blame you for feeling sad about the situation. I don't even think you did the wrong thing. Jumping straight out of a long-term relationship into a new romantic fling with a close friend and coworker is a high-risk situation, and I can completely understand your initial trepidation. The fact that your feelings eventually won out, only to discover you were too late, is obviously painful. Missed opportunities hurt more than outright rejections. What isn't fair is blaming her for this mess. It's not pleasant to discover someone you have a crush on has slept with a friend. But even if there was still some simmering romantic tension between you, or you'd started sleeping together casually, it's not fair to expect her to keep a respectful period of monogamous celibacy on the off chance you'd change your mind. You're processing this like a romantic infidelity, but you can't cheat on someone you're not in a relationship with, especially if you've already made it clear to the other person that a relationship isn't on the cards. While the situation is undeniably messy, even if your friend regrets her choices, it doesn't mean she 'fucked up.' Perhaps your hurt has to do with the conviction that if she hadn't slept with that friend, things would have turned out differently between you. It's fine to be mildly tormented by regret. But you share some responsibility for the way things unfolded between you. Maybe you'd say that your hurt isn't to do with the fact that she'd slept with someone else, it's that she didn't tell you. But then you go on to say that if she had told you, you'd never have entertained becoming friends again. This makes no sense. If you want to opt out of a relationship because the rejection is too painful, that's one thing. But you can't have your cake and fuck it too. Did she have an obligation to tell you? Considering you were already hurt enough to stop talking for months, I can't see how her offering up this information would have been relevant or productive at the time. You can't expect full transparency from someone you're not on speaking terms with. I think the reason you're having a hard time reconciling this perceived 'betrayal' with your current platonic friendship is because you still have residual feelings for her. You say that these days, you're strictly platonic. But this whole letter is bogged down with retrospective anguish. I think part of you must still be holding a candle for this girl, or the situation wouldn't hurt so bad. Perhaps there's some specific emotional nuance I've missed in your letter which is fuelling your sense of retrospective injustice. But from where I'm sitting, it looks like you're struggling to forgive someone who doesn't need your forgiveness. I'd encourage you to do a little soul searching and be honest with yourself about why you're so hurt. If you can't move past this, perhaps your feelings aren't as platonic as you think, and you're not ready to be friends. There's no shame in that. But don't act like the wounded party. Sometimes there's nobody to blame.
Miami Herald
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Mary McNamara: By taming its chaos, ‘The Bear' bravely shows us what addiction recovery looks like
In the beginning there was chaos. Three years ago, FX's "The Bear" splattered across our screens and made it impossible to look away. The yelling; the cursing; the gravy-slopping, bowl-clattering, grease-slick, jerry-rigged anxious sweaty mess of the Chicago sandwich shop the Beef and the wildly dysfunctional group of people who worked there, including elite chef Carmy Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), who inherited the Beef from his dead-by-suicide beloved brother Mikey (Jon Bernthal), wowed critics and raised the culture's collective cortisol count to eye-twitching levels. Critics used terms like "stress bomb" and "adrenaline shot"; current and former restaurant workers described symptoms not unlike those of PTSD, and viewers ate it all up with a spoon. Season 2, in which Carmy follows through on his plan to turn the Beef into a fine-dining establishment, only increased the anxiety level. With real money on the table (courtesy of Carmy's uncle Jimmy, played by Oliver Platt), along with the hopes, dreams and professional futures of the staff, including Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Marcus (Lionel Boyce), Tina (Liza Colón-Zayas), Sugar (Abby Elliott) and, of course, Cousin Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), stakes were cranked to do-or-die. When the episode "Fishes," a stomach-clenching holiday buffet of trauma, revealed the twisted roots of a family forged by alcoholism - Carmy's mother Donna (Jamie Lee Curtis) - and abandonment - Carmy's father - viewers could not get enough. This being television, we knew that all the wild dysfunction would inevitably coalesce into triumph - you cannot achieve greatness without driving yourself and everyone else crazy first, right? When, at the end of Season 2, the Bear somehow managed to have a successful opening night, despite Carmy locking himself in a refrigerator and having a full-on existential crisis, our deep attachment to "yes chef" pandemonium appeared vindicated. Fistfuls of Emmys and dopamine cocktails all around. Except being able to open is a rather low bar for success, even in the restaurant business. Carmy is, for all his talent, an utter mess, and creator Christopher Storer is not, as it turns out, interested in celebrating the time-honored, and frankly toxic, notion that madness is a necessary part of genius - to the apparent dismay of many viewers. When, in Season 3, Storer and his writers opted to slow things down a bit, to pull each character aside and unsnarl the welter of emotions that fueled the Bear's kitchen, some viewers were disappointed. Which, having become dependent on the show's stress-bomb energy, they expressed with outrage. "The Bear" had lost its edge, was getting dull, boring, repetitive and reliant on stunt-casting; it should have ended with Season 2 or, better yet, become a movie. Thus far, the reaction to Season 4 has run the gamut - where some condemn what they consider continuing stagnation, others cheer a return to form. Which is kind of hilarious as this opens with the staff of the Bear reeling from an equally mixed review of the restaurant from the Chicago Tribune. (Shout out to the notion that a newspaper review still has make-or-break influence, though the Bear's lack of a social media awareness has long been worrisome). Turns out that Carmy's obsessive determination to change the menu daily, and keep his staff on perpetual tenterhooks, was perceived as disruptive, but not in a good way. "They didn't like the vibe," he tells Syd in a morning-after debrief. "They didn't like the chaos," she replies. "You think I like chaos?" he asks. "I think you think you need it to be talented," she says, adding, "You would be just as good, you would be great … without this need for, like, mess." Coming early in Episode 1, Syd's message is a bit on the nose, but addiction does not respond to subtlety, and "The Bear" is, as I have written before, all about the perils and long-range damage of addiction. That includes Donna's to alcohol, Mikey's to painkillers, Carmy's to a self-flagellating notion of perfection and, perhaps, the modern TV audience's to cortisol. As Season 4 plays out, with its emphasis on introspection and real connection, viewers might consider why "addictive" has become the highest form of compliment in television. It's such a sneaky bastard, addiction, happy to hijack your brain chemistry in any way it can. Our collective attention span isn't what it used to be and the adrenaline rush unleashed by crisis, real or observed, can create a desire to keep replicating it. Even on broadcast and cable television, most dysfunctional family series take a one-step-forward-two-steps-back approach to their characters' emotional growth. The mess is what viewers come for, after all. Particularly in comedy, we want to see our characters get into jams for the pleasure of watching them wildly flail about trying to get out of them. Early seasons of "The Bear" took that desire to a whole new level. But having amped up the craziness and the stakes, Storer now appears to be more interested in exploring why so many people believe that an ever-roiling crucible is necessary to achieve greatness. And he is willing to dismantle some of the very things that made his show a big hit to do it. Frankly, that's as edgy as it gets, especially in streaming, which increasingly uses episodic cliffhangers to speed up a series' completion rate - nothing fuels a binge watch like a jacked up heart rate. Like Carmy, Storer doesn't appear content with resting on his laurels; he's willing to take counterintuitive risks. As an attempt to actually show both the necessity and difficulty of recovery, in a micro- and meta- sense, "The Bear" is an experiment that defies comparison. At the beginning of this season, Uncle Jimmy puts a literal clock on how long the Bear has before, short of a miracle, he will have to pull the plug. Carmy, still addicted to drama, claims they will still get a Michelin star, despite evidence to the contrary, which will solve everything. (Spoiler: A gun introduced in the first act must go off in the third is one of many tropes "The Bear" upends.) The rest of the staff, mercifully, takes a more pragmatic approach. Richie, having become the unexpected sensei of the Bear (and the show), does the most sensible thing - he asks for help from the crackerjack staff of chef Terry's (Olivia Colman) now defunct Ever. Watching chef Jessica (Sarah Ramos) whip the nightly schedule into shape only underlines the absurdity, and damage, of the auteur theory of anything - greatness is never a solitary achievement. As Carmy loosens his grip, other outsiders pitch in - Luca (Will Poulter) shows up from Copenhagen to help Marcus and also winds up aiding Tina; Ebraheim (Edwin Lee Gibson) drafts an actual mentor (played by Rob Reiner) to help him figure out how he can grow the Beef sandwich window and Sweeps (Corey Hendrix) finds his own in another sommelier (played by retired master Alpana Singh). Carmy, thank God, not only returns to Al-Anon, but he finally visits his mother, which allows a now-sober Donna (in another potentially Emmy-winning performance by Curtis) to admit the harm she has done and try to make amends. It is, inarguably, a very different show than the one that debuted three years ago, with far fewer cacophonous kitchen scenes, and many more Chicago-appreciating exteriors. When the long-awaited wedding of Richie's ex, Tiffany (Gillian Jacobs), reunites many of the characters from the famous "Fishes" episode, fears about a gathering of Berzattos and Faks prove unfounded. Despite a high-pitched and hilarious spat between Sugar and her ex-bestie Francie Fak (Brie Larson), the event is, instead, a celebration of love and reconciliation and includes what passes for a group therapy session under the table where Richie's daughter Eva (Annabelle Toomey) has hidden herself. (This scene, which involved all the main characters, was more than a little undermined by said table's TARDIS-like ability to be "bigger on the inside" and the fact that it held the wedding cake, which did not fall as they all exited, is proof that "The Bear" is not a comedy.) Not even the digital countdown could generate the sizzling, clanking, sniping roar of chronic, organic anxiety that fueled the first two seasons. And I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss it - I love my adrenaline rush as much as the next person. But that's the whole point. Real change doesn't occur with the speed or the electricity of a lightning bolt; as many addicts discover, it's about progress, not perfection. Recovery takes time and often feels weird - if you want to have a different sort of life, you need to do things differently. That's tough on a hit TV show, as the reactions to Season 3 proved (we'll see how it fares when Emmy nominations are announced in a few weeks). Few series have made as large a shift in tone and tempo as "The Bear," but its intentions are clear. To illuminate the necessity, and difficulty, of breaking an addiction to anything, including, chaos, you can't rely on talk; you life to be different, you have to do things differently. --- (Mary McNamara is a culture columnist and critic for the Los Angeles Times.) --- Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. 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Hype Malaysia
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
From Food To Entertainment: What You Need To Host The Ultimate K-pop Viewing Party
There's nothing like having fun with your friends and fellow K-pop fans, fangirling (or fanboying) over your favourite idols – and what better way to do so than with a K-pop viewing party? If you're not familiar, viewing parties are when groups gather together to catch a live event or binge a bunch of movies or shows. With the long weekend approaching, this is your chance to host one. Here's what you need to hold the ultimate K-pop viewing party: Prep All The Delicious Food For Long Hours Of Binging First things first: you'll need food – because how else will you stay fueled to dance, sing and laugh all night long? Of course, for a K-pop party, you'll need Korean food and snacks. Most supermarkets should carry a few Korean snacks and drinks for you to choose from. If you want something heavier, then you have the option of making the classic and ever-reliable instant noodle. If you want a recommendation, try the new Samyang MEP Ramyeon in Black Pepper Beef or Grilled Garlic Shrimp! These noodles provide the perfect balance of heat and flavour, and are available at 7-Eleven stores nationwide! Have A Variety Of Entertainment Options On Hand Concert films are fun and help keep the energy up, but to ensure a well-rounded viewing party, you'll need more options. Besides the usual concert films, include music videos and variety shows as fillers for when you're taking a break from all the singing and dancing. We suggest variety shows from K-pop stars, like 'Run BTS' and 'Going Seventeen'. As for music videos, that's up to you to choose – whether your favourite ones or new releases. Better yet, include lyric videos to turn the viewing party into a karaoke party! Deck The Place – And Yourself – Out In Comfy Yet Stylish Gear To have the best time, you should prioritise comfort – but we're not sacrificing style. Thankfully, you can now find cute yet comfy outfits that allow you to move around easily and still look good for your pictures! As for room decor, why not grab a couple of plushies of your favourite K-pop group's mascots? BT21 has a bunch to choose from and they all look super comfy! You can also use your bias groups' official colours as a base theme to match everything else. With everything set and ready to go, we hope you have a fun and engaging K-pop viewing party! What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
