Let’s set the scene. It’s 9 p.m. You’ve earned this. You burrow into the blankets,…
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Mindfulness, the practice of intentionally focusing on the present moment without judgment, has transitioned from…
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Introduction In a world where most of our waking hours are spent seated, from office…
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Introduction Intermittent fasting (IF) has become one of the most popular dietary trends in recent…
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Some simple, practical advice to help you eat better and live longer
Why is everyone talking about “gut health”? It’s a broad statement that may need some clarification. Many think that all bacteria are dangerous to our health, but that’s not the case. Get…
We all have those days. The days that hardly leave you room to breathe. And, on the flip side, the days that drag like the minutes and hours are stuck in mud.…
Experts often recommend a “Mediterranean diet,” but what does that really mean?
This weekend, a few of us at Life & Health are packing up our things and heading to our favorite Blue Zone (i.e. longevity hot spot) Loma Linda, California, where a veggie…
If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you may be concerned about having to take medication. One way or another, it is imperative that you get high blood pressure down into…
Popular Recipes
I wanted something special for my Mum’s birthday breakfast, not the usual. After some internet searching this idea came up. With some healthy touches a breakfast was made—fit for a queen!
This burrito recipe is pure wow, from head to toe. Fragrant coconut-cinnamon rice, fresh and zingy mango-lime salsa, hearty black beans, and exotic toasted coconut flakes…you get the picture. If you’d like to reduce the carb content in this recipe, turn it into a “grain bowl” by omitting the tortilla and just spooning the beans and salsa atop a pile of coconut rice.
If you’re looking for a dessert other than chocolate-caramel-coconut-etc., the only thing that should come to mind is a lightly sweet, subtly tart lemon cornmeal cookie with the tiny crunch of granulated sugar on top. It’s a perfect cookie to eat with a cup of tea in the wintertime. But then again, it’s a perfect cookie to pack on a hot day spent at the beach. Maybe it’s just a perfect cookie.
Although quinoa is of South American origin, it complements very well with the Italian seasoning of this recipe. This soup is perfect for cold or rainy days, but it will delight palates at any time of the year.
