Although some of us enjoy working from home and taking a break from our normal schedules, it can also be challenging dealing with the boredom and stress associated with changing routines. Some of us are experiencing financial struggles while others are simply bored from being confined to our homes. Part of mindful eating is recognizing…
Potluck-Perfect Pasta Salad With Tomatoes and Eggplant
Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked casarecce, fusilli, or penne pasta 8 ounces haricots verts (French green beans) or yellow wax beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups chopped Japanese eggplant (from 1 eggplant) 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved and divided 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1/2…
Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie Bowl
http://www.cookinglight.com Ingredients: For the smoothie: 1/2 frozen banana 1/2 cup frozen raspberries 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder (add more to your liking) 1/4 cup plain unsweetened almond milk Toppings: 1/4 cup fresh raspberries 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips Combine smoothie ingredients in a blender, and blend…
Avocado, Black Bean, and Charred Tomato Bowl
http://www.cookinglight.com Ingredients 1/2 cup Savory Stewed Black Beans, warmed 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup grape tomatoes 1/4 cup fresh corn kernels (from 1 ear) 1/2 medium-sized ripe avocado, thinly sliced 1 medium radish, very thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper How to Make It…
Manage Your Cholesterol
Many Americans struggle with poor cholesterol readings. This may entail elevated LDL or “bad” cholesterol or low HDL or “good” cholesterol. If your cholesterol numbers are less than perfect, consider some of these tips to improve your heart health: Do more cardiovascular exercise. This can increase HDL levels. Eat a Mediterranean diet, focusing on lots…
Raspberry- Lime Infused Water
Raspberry-Lime Infused Water Ingredients:1/3 cup raspberries4 lime slices Directions:1. Place the raspberries and lime slices in a 32-ounce Mason jar, and fill with 22 oz. filtered water. 2. Stir, cover, and let it sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or overnight for more flavor. 3. Add ice, stick a straw in, and enjoy! Credit:…
Colorful Eating
As children, we have all been lectured about eating a variety of fruits and vegetables. Perhaps your parents would not let you leave the dinner table until you finished all of your vegetables or your teacher taught you to “eat the rainbow”. However, why is consuming various colors of fruits and vegetables so beneficial?…
