The bitter, fluctuating temperatures and precipitation during winter can bring out the grouch in most of us, but believe it or not, there are a few health benefits credited to cold weather. Avinash Viswanathan, MD, an internal medicine physician with…
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…
How common is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition that affects 1 in 10 women. While the most common symptoms include weight gain, thinning hair and an irregular menstrual cycle, PCOS is one of…
‘Tis the season to get engaged! Eight of the most popular days to pop the question happen between the Christmas holiday season and Valentine’s Day. But if you are not careful, the big reveal may result in a trip to…
Ingredients 1 TB olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tbsp dried rosemary 1/2 tbsp sage 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 onion – sliced 2 apples – sliced Takes 20-25 mins, serves…
Ingredients 1 can of rinsed and drained black beans 3 tbsp canola oil (NOT olive oil) 1 tsp vanilla 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 eggs handful of chocolate chips 1/4 tsp…