Your adrenal glands are two tiny pyramid-shaped pieces of tissue situated right above each kidney. Their job is to produce and release, when appropriate, certain regulatory hormones, and chemical messengers (1). Adrenaline is manufactured in the interior of the adrenal gland, called the adrenal medulla. Cortisol, the other chemical from the adrenal gland, is made […]
Anxiety is a natural part of life, and most of us experience it from time to time. It is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Sometimes the feelings of fear or anxiety continue after the difficult situation or sometimes you may feel a stronger sense of […]
Tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced its intentions of gradually phasing out the manufacture and sale of conventional cigarettes and instead focusing on electronic cigarette technology. The company has just applied to the FDA for approval of its new electronically heated cigarette, called iQOS, which is already being marketed in 12 countries and […]
The latest in population control technology is being unveiled in Singapore, where the elderly are now being used as human guinea pigs in a collaborative trial to see how effectively humans can be tracked using wireless sensor technology. According to The Straits Times, two senior studio apartments have already been equipped with the technology, including […]
Ingredients 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons drained brine-packed green peppercorns, lightly crushed 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 (6-ounce) tilapia or sole fillets 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons butter Lemon wedges (optional) Preparation Combine […]
Ingredients FISH: 1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt Cooking spray TZATZIKI: 3/4 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 garlic cloves, minced […]
Ingredients 8 ounces unpeeled large shrimp 3 1/3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 2/3 cup water 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed 1 cup chopped ripe tomato 1 cup chopped onion 1 1/8 teaspoons salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon sugar 4 garlic cloves 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/4 cups uncooked short-grain rice 12 ounces […]
Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple chunks 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped plum tomato 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 4 […]
Ingredients Cooking spray 1 1/2 cups red bell pepper strips 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic 1 small red onion, vertically sliced 1/2 cup bottled green salsa 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Heat a large nonstick […]
Ingredients 3 limes 1 cup chopped seeded tomato 1 cup diced peeled avocado (about 1 avocado) 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound cooked peeled medium shrimp 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas Preparation Finely grate rind from limes to measure 1 tablespoon; juice limes to […]