Some studies in psychology have shown that emotions impact the way we perceive time. Fear and stress distort time and make it appear longer than it really is, while days seem to fly by when we are on holiday. Why does this happen? How does the brain “trick” us into thinking time is longer or […]
The researchers – led by Belinda R. Lennox, a professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom – report their findings in The Lancet Psychiatry. Psychosis is a condition that affects the mind, where there is some loss of contact with reality. Thoughts, feelings, and perceptions are disturbed […]
Fat is not just fat. The human body has different types of fat, and they fulfill different purposes. White fat cells, also known as white adipocytes, store fat. They are filled with fat molecules. If they contain too much fat, a person becomes obese. Brown fat, on the other hand, is sometimes called “good” fat. […]
Ingredients SALAD: 3/4 cup (3-inch) julienne-cut peeled jicama 1/2 cup sliced peeled ripe mango 1/4 cup presliced red onion 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash of black pepper TACOS: 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into thin […]
Ingredients 3 quarts water 1 (12-ounce) package broccoli florets 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated fat-free milk 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 ounce) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Dash of nutmeg 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 1/4 cup dry sherry 1 […]
Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup presliced mushrooms 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic 1 tablespoon sherry or red wine vinegar 2 (10-inch) fat-free flour tortillas 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast (about 8 ounces) 1 cup arugula 1/2 cup (2 […]
Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups tomato-basil pasta sauce (such as Muir Glen Organic) 1/4 cup pitted and coarsely chopped kalamata olives 1 tablespoon capers 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 cup (1 ounce) preshredded Parmesan cheese Chopped […]
Ingredients THE 5 INGREDIENTS: 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup multicolored cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 3 tablespoons oil and vinegar dressing, divided 20 olives, halved 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese Preparation Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black […]
Nutty Berry Smoothie Blend 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk, 1/2 medium ripe banana, 1 tablespoon creamy peanut or nut butter, 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, and 1/2 cup crushed ice. (262 calories) + Coffee with 2 tablespoons 1% milk (13 calories) Total: CALORIES 275 FAT 10.5 (sat 2.7g, mono 4.4g, poly 2.8g); PROTEIN 11g; […]