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When you go to a restaurant and order a salad, whether it is an entrée salad or a small appetizer size, ever wonder why it tastes so much better than what you make at home? There are lessons to be learned from the pros of salad making. Here are the top 5 ways to make […]
The hot days of summer continue and if you are like me, salads are on the menu. Here are some simple ideas to make dinner delicious and cool. These salads are a great way to use leftover grilled fish or meat or other vegetables you have from other meals. Think of the below as not […]
Cortisol is known as the stress hormone. It is made in the adrenal gland and is elevated when we experience heightened anxiety or stress. When we are relaxed, it is decreased. Chronic stress means chronically high cortisol. While cortisol is needed for the fight or flight response when we experience acute stress, chronically high cortisol […]
It is hard to improve on a classic. No dish is more classic than scrambled eggs. It is a go-to breakfast, lunch, or dinner for a quick comfort food that is bound to please. You may think it is impossible to improve. Well, that is what I thought until I added cottage cheese. Yes, cottage […]
*This blog post was authored by Dr. Carolyn Dunn and edited by Casey Collins We may think of negative body image as something that mostly impacts young people. As someone in their 60s who has experienced decades of society telling me what my body should look like I know that negative body image can continue […]
Food fads come and go. However, a hot trend from several years ago is still going strong. Kale. There is a reason for that. Kale, a leafy green has the potential to improve your overall diet in several ways. It is high in fiber and low in calories, and a diet high in leafy greens […]
If you have never tried farro, this is a great way to start. Farro gives this salad a wonderful texture. You can, however, use another grain you may have on hand such as brown rice, barley, or bulgur. This recipe uses roasted carrots and zucchini. However, you can use any roasted vegetable or even leftover […]
If you have never tried the grain farro, this is a great place to start. I like cooking it using the pasta method. This means you use lots of water and cook until tender and drain, as you would pasta. It usually takes around 45-55 minutes. Farro is an ancient grain with a slightly nutty […]
This tasty recipe is perfect for when you need a quick breakfast or snack. Packed with protein, baked yogurt is an exciting new way to keep you satisfied. Mix and match the berries of your choice. Serves: 9Serving size: 1 baked yogurt cup or squarePrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 20-40 minutesTotal time: 25-45 minutes Ingredients […]
This delicious baked pumpkin yogurt recipe is perfect for fall or winter! It’s also a very filling snack and packed with flavor. Bake in a square pan or in a muffin tin for single servings. Sprinkle extra cinnamon on top before serving. Serves: 9Serving size: 1 square or baked yogurt cupPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: […]