Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided 2 cups sliced onion 1 cup diagonally sliced carrots 1 tablespoon white miso (soybean paste) 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 (1-ounce) package fresh poultry mix herbs 5 cups no-salt-added chicken stock 1 cup sliced […]
Ingredients 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 1/2 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste, such as Huy Fong) 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce 12 ounces peeled and deveined medium shrimp 4 ounces uncooked flat rice noodles (pad thai noodles) 1 tablespoon peanut oil 2 tablespoons chopped unsalted cashews 1 tablespoon thinly sliced […]
Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked penne (about 2 cups) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 10 kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 4 cups […]
A recent study says there may be a link between childhood thumbsucking and fewer allergies in later life. Should you encourage it? It’s a sight that rattles the nerves of some parents: a child who loves to suck his thumb or bite her nails. Turns out it’s a self-soothing behavior for these children – and […]
Some of us have a tendency to skip breakfast. Others do it because they are in an attempt to cut down the net calorie intake, too busy during the morning rush or just don’t have an appetite. Although most Americans begin their day with breakfast, one out of 10, which is approximately 10 percents of […]
You’ve probably heard that milk is bad for your health. But a European study shows that raw milk can boost immunity, and prevent colds, viruses, and infections in children. Note that no such benefits were experienced in processed milk. In this study, researchers compared the effects of boiled fresh milk versus the effects of processed […]
I have a feeling you and I share a similar goal as parents – we want our children to be healthy and happy. I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of internet fads when it comes to trendy diets or quick and simple workouts; maybe you’ve even given a few of them a try but are […]
We all know the benefits of lavender and frankincense but have you heard of helichrysum? This essential oil helps relieve pain without any side effects like most meds. Not only is helichrysum a superior pain reliever than most natural remedies, research shows it’s more effective than pharmaceutical medication. Now, most people are not familiar with […]
We all have a few things about ourselves that we would like to improve. Perhaps you want to increase your confidence, be more mindful, or improve your relationship. You may have even set a New Years resolution to accomplish these changes. Technology can be a great resource to passively start your path to self-improvement. Most […]
Over the years, taking proper care of the body and skin was considered to be a woman’s thing. However, with the changing times, both men and women are embracing the essence of taking care of the skin. There are so many benefits of caring for your skin. Some of the reasons may include: Good skin […]