The Omega-3 Index in Cardiovascular Health: Beyond Standardized Recommendations

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Omega-3 fatty acids have had a prominent place in the conversation around health promotion and disease prevention—especially CVD prevention—for decades. While alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is found in plant sources like flaxseeds and walnuts, the most clinically significant omega-3s are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are primarily sourced from marine life. Initially popularized … Read more

15 Healthy Bowl Recipes That Are Great for Meal Prep

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These 15 fresh, flavorful, and healthy bowl recipes make meal prep equal parts effortless and delicious.  These Bowl Recipes Make Healthy Eating a Breeze Simple, good for you, and endlessly customizable, bowl recipes are the meal prepper’s BFF. I’ve been noshing on bowls in one form or another for years, and I never tire of … Read more

Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon

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I didn’t always get excited about Brussels sprouts, but this Brussels sprouts salad with bacon changed that. Crispy bacon, tart cranberries, toasted almonds, and Parmesan make every bite so good, with a warm maple-orange dressing to tie it all together. Why This Salad Steals the Show Quick and Easy: It comes together in about 30 … Read more

Sesame Chicken Recipe

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Here’s the only sesame chicken recipe you will ever need! Juicy chicken with honey and sesame sauce makes the perfect easy weeknight meal. You can toss that Chinese takeout menu you’ve been hanging onto, you won’t be needing it! This Sesame Chicken is my family’s newest obsession. Since moving to a rural area we can’t … Read more

Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread – SHK

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This Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread is warm, gooey, and loaded with tender apples, buttery cinnamon sugar, and soft pull-apart pieces of dough. Baked together in a Bundt pan and finished with a simple vanilla glaze, it has all the cozy flavors of apples and cinnamon in a fun, shareable breakfast treat! What Is Monkey Bread? … Read more

A Pilates Primer: Mat vs. Reformer

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  Pilates, which is built on principles of core strength, alignment, controlled movement and mindful breathing, continues to be an extremely popular modality in fitness facilities around the world. It is a specialized system of training that requires in-depth coursework and practice before an instructor is qualified to teach it. To learn more about the history, appeal and … Read more

Shredded Beef Tacos

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You only need 3 ingredients for deliciously juicy meat to make the best slow cooker shredded beef tacos! It’s the perfect no-stress recipe for parties, family dinner, or meal prepping. I have tried literally hundreds of different kinds of tacos (and you’ll find a dozen of those on this website alone). It’s easy to make … Read more

Nuance in “Food as Medicine”: What Recent Research Reveals About the MIND Diet and Brain Health

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“Food as Medicine” has become a major paradigm in preventive health care, and for good reason. While food is not literally medicine, evidence does support nutrition as an important tool in the prevention, management, and sometimes treatment of numerous health conditions. Cognitive health has been one food-as-medicine focus, often centered on the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for … Read more

Ottolenghi admits his own meals aren’t always fancy – here’s why

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Prestigious chefs are celebrated for their culinary magic, but what surprising myths do people believe about them? We posed this question to eight top chefs, including Yotam Ottolenghi, Poppy O’Toole and Alasdair Gill. Yotam Ottolenghi Yotam is a chef and restaurateur “People would think that every meal in my house is like an Ottolenghi display … Read more