Sometimes eating the right foods can do a lot more to heal people than taking medication, as was illustrated recently by the remarkable turnaround of an epileptic British girl. Five-year-old Leafy Liu suffered from severe epilepsy from the time she was a baby, often suffering as many as 60 seizures per day. Conventional medicine was […]
A 20-year-old waitress claimed that she overcame psoriasis for good because of a strict vegan diet, according to a report by the Daily Mail Online. Jessica Belshaw from Torpoint, Cornwall, said that the symptoms of her guttate form of psoriasis started when spots on her abdomen appeared when she was just 13 years old. Then, the disease […]
The challenge: I always end up with soup. Where does all that liquid come from? Our solution: Understand that anything you put in the slow cooker will release liquid as it cooks, and there’s no way for that liquid to evaporate off. If you’re not careful, you will indeed end up with soup. Sometimes, it’s […]
Ingredients 1 medium yellow onion (about 10 oz.) 1/4 cup harissa paste or sauce (such as Mina) 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 1/2 pounds baby yellow potatoes (about 1 1/2-in. diameter) 1 pound large carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 2-in.-long pieces (about 4 large carrots) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika […]
Ingredients 14 ounces white whole-wheat flour (about 3 1/2 cups) plus 2 Tbsp., divided 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon baking powder 10 tablespoon ice-cold water 2/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken 4 ounces haricots verts (French green beans), cut into 1/4-in. pieces (about 1 cup) […]
If you were buying organic food ten years ago, more than one acquaintance probably rolled their eyes at you and said you were being taken advantage of by a savvy marketing ploy. Over time, however, attitudes have started to shift as more people become aware of the impact that fruit and vegetables grown with pesticides […]
Ingredients 14 ounces white whole-wheat flour (about 3 1/2 cups) plus 2 Tbsp., divided 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon baking powder 10 tablespoon ice-cold water 2/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken 4 ounces haricots verts (French green beans), cut into 1/4-in. pieces (about 1 cup) […]
In America, almost one in three adults are living with high blood pressure, that’s why the topic of dietary recommendations for high blood pressure is becoming more and more popular these days. What causes high blood pressure? Normally not consuming enough vegetables and fruits can result in a high sodium intake and low potassium intake, […]
Ingredients 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 12 ounces small red potatoes, halved 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 8 wedges […]
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, sliced 2 red bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, plus more to taste, optional 4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas 4 […]