Nearly everyone has a family member who has had cancer—it is a common disease affecting 1 in 3 Americans. A common myth is that all cancers are genetic, but that’s not always the case. Sometimes family members have the same…
After a factory accident more than twenty years ago and the debilitating back pain that followed, Mark Bridges became more dependent than he wanted on a cycle of prescription pain medication. When he became a grandpa, he set a goal…
Ingredients 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Takes 30 mins, serves 4. Instructions Rinse chickpeas with water. Pat dry with paper towel or kitchen towel.…
A pap smear is a test that screens for cervical cancer in women. The earlier abnormal cells are detected, the more options there are to prevent cervical cancer. Depending on your age, your health history and your physician’s recommendation, the…
Don’t fall victim to the “lose weight quick” fads running rampant this time of year. Bottom line? They don’t work. Plus, they often fail because they lack nutrition and don’t address behavioral changes needed to maintain a healthy weight long…
Approximately 38 million Americans use marijuana, and you may be surprised to learn that thousands of marijuana-related emergency visits occur in the United States each year. Although a fatal overdose is unlikely, over-ingestion of marijuana is possible, especially if you’re…
Ingredients 4 avocados, mashed 4-5 oz cherry tomatoes, chopped ¼ small onion, chopped ½ small Anaheim chile (or other mild chile pepper), chopped Juice of ½ fresh lemon (do not use bottled) Salt to taste (about ¼ tsp) Pepper to…
Ingredients 1 pound butternut squash 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 8 cups fresh baby spinach 1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup (2 oz by weight) finely shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup…
Ingredients 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, defrosted & well drained 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/3 cup reduced fat cream cheese 1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon onion, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 24 thin round…
Ingredients 1 cup almond flour 3 tablespoons softened butter 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional, can eliminate if using salted butter) Takes 20 mins, serves 12-15. Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients…