Archive for: April, 2017

Chipotle has officially eliminated all artificial ingredients from its menu

After the food-safety scandals in 2015 that affected at least 491 people and the steady market decline that came with that, Chipotle Mexican Grill is getting a fresh start with a clean menu makeover in the hope to revive sales. In an attempt to save the brand’s reputation, Chipotle’s founder and CEO Steve Ells announced […]

Quack science study gives subjects tiny doses of vitamin D, then proclaims “Vitamin D doesn’t prevent cancer”

A recent study by JAMA claims that vitamin D3 and calcium supplementation do not significantly lower the risk of cancer after extended use. But read the fine print carefully! The study floods you with a lot of numbers and technical mumbo-jumbo that’s little more than fake science, hoping you gloss over the parts you don’t […]

Confirmed: Bacteria in your mouth can “ignite” cancer throughout your body… oral health should be part of every prevention strategy

Oral bacteria may play a key role in the development of certain types of cancer, various studies have shown. A vast number of studies have long established a link between oral bacteria and cancer, and identifying the mechanism behind this connection may help health experts determine a person’s cancer risk just be examining certain bacteria […]

The hows and whys of the perfect push-up

If you’re trying to build a better body yet can’t be bothered with a gym membership, workouts at home are the way to go. Some exercise moves are easy to pull off. Others, not so much. The push-up is one of those that can fall in the latter if you’re not used to doing it. […]

Fort Worth school gets new salad bar to help kids eat healthier lunches

Getting kids to eat their vegetables just became easier. In Fort Worth, Texas at least. On March 22 of this year, the Westpark Elementary School of Fort Worth welcomed the installation of a new salad bar. Representatives from the Forth Worth Independent School District were joined by Fort Worth mayor, Betsy Price, and City of […]

Spring Linguine with Basil

Ingredients 9 ounces uncooked fresh linguine 1 cup shelled fresh green peas 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil 2 ounces shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Get Ingredients NUTRITION INFORMATION calories 324 fat 12 […]

Grilled Chicken with Spicy Rhubarb-BQ Sauce

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned (about 2 1/2 pounds) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt Cooking spray 1 cup Rhubarb-BQ Sauce Get Ingredients NUTRITION INFORMATION calories 255 fat 10.7 g satfat 2.6 g monofat 4.6 g polyfat 2.3 g protein 27 g carbohydrate 12 g fiber 1 […]

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Orange-Sesame Asparagus and Rice

Ingredients 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon brown sugar 5 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce, divided 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger Cooking spray 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed 2 tablespoons fresh […]

Red Snapper with Arugula Salad

Ingredients 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 6 (6-ounce) red snapper fillets 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 5 ounces fresh baby arugula 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 ounces pecorino Romano cheese, shaved 6 […]

Tortellini, Chicken, and Arugula Salad

Ingredients 1 (9-oz.) pkg. refrigerated cheese tortellini (such as Buitoni), cooked according to pkg. directions 8 ounces skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded (about 2 cups) 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 […]