100 calories per serving From Good Housekeeping Total time 25 minutes Makes 12 Appetizer Servings 1 lb. plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 1 green onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped ½ jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice Salt and pepper 1 tsp. canola oil 1 small … Read more
265 calories per serving Active time 15 minutes Total time 55 minutes plus cooling Makes 10 Servings 6 Tbsp. butter or margarine ¼ tsp. salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 large eggs 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate ½ cup half-and-half or light cream 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 quart light vanilla ice cream 1. Preheat oven to … Read more
Farm style No breakfast menu is complete without a hearty omelette in the mix. Use this opportunity to use up leftover roast chicken and potatoes. Toss in whichever fresh herbs appear in your garden. This tasty omelette is a no-fold affair, just serve directly from the pan like a pie, sliced into triangles. Nutritional content … Read more
You can make the best-ever Spaghetti Bolognese you’ve ever tasted 400 calories per serving Active time 25 minutes Total time 40 minutes Makes 6 Main-Dish Servings Salt and pepper 12 oz. spaghetti or linguine 3 tsp. olive oil 1 lb. ground chicken breast 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 medium celery stalks, chopped 1 large onion … Read more
80 calories per cookie Active time 15 minutes Total time 40 minutes Makes 4 Dozen Cookies ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup trans-fat-free vegetable oil spread (60% to 70% oil) 1 large egg 1 large egg white 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda ½ … Read more
Perfect poaching The perfect weekend breakfast when you have a little more time to knock together this delicious dish that’s big on flavor. Use the freshest eggs possible for paoching. If you’re unsure about how fresh they are, ass a dash of vinegar to your water before dropping in the eggs. Nutritional content per serving … Read more
The traditional beef bourguignon recipe iseasy to make and it has a wonderful taste on a fall or winter day. 330 calories per serving Active time 25 minutes Total time 2 hours 15 minutes Makes 8 Main-Dish Servings 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 lb. boneless beef chuck, trimmed of fat and cut into 1½-inch chunks … Read more
From fluffy omelettes, to fruit smoothies, to corn cakes, breakfast has never tasted this good. Not only does it give you a kick-start to the day, this all-important meal will help you maintain a healthy weight. Fruity goodness Many cultures around the world make some form of stewed fruit which is a great way to … Read more
385 calories per serving From Good Housekeeping Active time 30 minutes Total time 45 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 1 ¼ lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks Salt and pepper 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 4 large carrots, thinly sliced 3 large celery stalks, thinly sliced 1 medium onion (6 to 8 oz.), … Read more
It’s time to shake things up! Practise seeing life from other perspectives and you’ll keep your mind agile and creative Soon after arriving in the US as a 17-yea-old exchange student, I was invited to a lunch party with my host family. I wrapped one of the gifts I’d brought and vowed not to put … Read more
Taco sald recipe with brown ground beef, tomatoes, tortilla chips, cheese, avocado, sour cream 380 calories per serving Total time 30 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 14 oz. lean (90%) ground beef 1½ tsp. chili powder ¾ cup salsa 1 bag (10 oz.) chopped romaine lettuce 2 cups baked tortilla chips 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat … Read more
When Upon Sinclair wrote The Jungle in 1906, readers were exposed to the horrible abuse of those who worked in the meat-packing industry. The book changed how the country thought about food safety and sparked considerable shifts in inspections and labor practices, shaping laws for the last century. Now, it seems that we’re increasingly turning … Read more
235 calories per serving Active time 30 minutes Total time 45 minutes plus standing Makes 6 Main-Dish Servings Nonstick olive oil cooking spray 12 oz. Portobello mushroom caps, cut into ½-inch slices 1 large red bell pepper, halved, seeded, and cut into thin strips 1 bunch green onions, sliced 3 plum tomatoes, diced 1 chipotle … Read more
Week 3: Get moving Research suggests that doing aerobics or a mix of cardio and strength-training exercise three to five times a week for 30-60 minutes can give your the lift you’re looking for. The secret to optimising your success with exercise is consistency. The secret to optimising your success with exercise is consistency. “We’re … Read more
230 calories per serving Active time 20 minutes Total time 1 hour 20 minutes Makes 8 Main-Dish Servings 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 lb. lean ground turkey ¾ cup fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs (from 1½ slices bread) 1/3 cup fat-free … Read more
Week 2: Diet right Nutrition experts don’t always agree, but a near consensus about food and energy is emerging: follow an anti-inflammatory diet. Doing so can help your cells function more efficiently, making you feel less sluggish. Like most sensible diets, it recommends plenty of fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, healthy fats and fish. Foods with omega-3 … Read more
95 calories per serving Active time 30 minutes Total time 45 minutes 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line large baking sheet with foil; coat with nonstick olive oil cooking spray. In bowl, toss 1 large onion (12 ounces), cut into ½-inch-thick slices and separated into rings, with 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1/8 teaspoon salt. … Read more
Use our 21-step guide to increase your get-up-and-go! With juggling work and family responsibilities 24/7, and having to process endless information, it’s no wonder we’re a generation that’s completely over-whelmed and exhausted. Triple your energy in just three weeks. But let’s consider the alternative: waling up with a passion for life and living it every … Read more
360 calories per serving Active time 25 minutes Total time 30 minutes Makes 5 Main-Dish Servings 21/3 cups whole milk Salt and pepper 1 cup quick-cooking grits (not instant) 6 slices bacon, chopped 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 lb. frozen shelled … Read more
When distracting thoughts cause anxiety Of course, when non-erotic thoughts actually prevent you from enjoying sex, or prove difficult to brush off, you may need to analyze them closely. The Archives of Sexual Behav study suggests that the anxiety caused by these thoughts – and not the thoughts themselves – can lead to some sexual … Read more