According to new statistics on homework around the world, children in the United States could stand to benefit from more play and creative time, and less time on homework, to be healthier mentally and physically. And there’s no better time than the impending new year to shake up your child’s routine and promote a healthier […]
Addiction is a condition in which the person has uncontrollable desire to take a substance or engage in an activity, which will make the person feel good, despite knowing that it may lead to adverse effects. Moderation in everything including consuming a little sugar without going overboard has long been recommended as a way to […]
Recent statistics suggest that approximately 1 in 8 U.S women will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime, and 1 in 1000 men will also develop the disease1. Earlier diagnosis, advances in treatment and increased awareness have all contributed to an increased survival rate for patients with breast cancer. Scientists studying breast cancer and diet […]
Ingredients Cooking spray 3 cups finely chopped cremini mushrooms (about 8 ounces) 1/3 cup minced shallots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup cabernet sauvignon or other dry red wine 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 pound extra-lean ground beef 4 large eggs 2 cups […]
Ingredients 2 (12-ounce) lean, grass-fed New York strip steaks 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 thyme sprigs 2 garlic cloves, crushed Preparation 1. Let steaks stand 30 minutes at room temperature. 2. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over steaks. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over […]
Ingredients 1 pound skirt steak, halved crosswise 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, divided 2 medium red onions, divided 12 ounces asparagus, trimmed 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation 1. Combine steak and 1 tablespoon fish sauce in a shallow dish. Cut 1 onion in half lengthwise. Grate half of […]
Ingredients 2 cups chopped plum tomato (about 1/2 pound) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic 1 teaspoon extravirgin olive oil 1 (16-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper, divided 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin […]
Ingredients 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 10 garlic cloves, crushed 10 thyme sprigs 6 (2-inch) strips lemon rind 2 (12-ounce) New York strip steaks, trimmed 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 6 medium red potatoes 1 bay leaf 2 cups water 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, divided 3 […]
Ingredients 2 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound ground sirloin 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon water 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 8 […]
Ingredients Cooking spray 1/2 cup packaged cooked quinoa 1/3 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, divided 2 teaspoons cumin 1 1/4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon […]