Tag: vegetables

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Vegan diet cures psoriasis: Woman, 20, is now off all traditional treatments after going gluten-free, vegan

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 […]

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Chicken Thighs with Harissa Vegetables

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 […]

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Chicken Thighs with Harissa Vegetables

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 […]

Chicken-and-Vegetable Hand Pies

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) […]

82% of households are now purchasing organic items

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 […]

Chicken-and-Vegetable Hand Pies

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) […]

Top Foods to Avoid with High Blood Pressure

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, […]

Pork Chops with Balsamic Roasted Vegetables and Gorgonzola

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 […]

Black Bean and Vegetable Burritos

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 […]

Colorful compound in fruits, vegetables could lower smokers’ lung cancer risk

Published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, the study describes how the pigment, called beta-cryptoxanthin (BCX), reduces the number of receptors required for nicotine to fuel lung tumor growth. Nicotine is an addictive chemical present in tobacco and some e-cigarette liquids. Study co-author Xiang-Dong Wang, of the Jean Mayer United States Department of Agriculture Human […]