Downtime Benefits More Than Just Stress Management

Being more creative may not come down to what you do, or some top 10 punch-list of things you got on Chat-GPT that gets you to be more creative. According to this research, it may be more about getting out of your own way not adding things, but letting...

What If Docs Prescribed The Mediterranean Approach?

Can you imagine? “Take 2 tomatoes, an avocado, a glass of wine and call me in the morning.” Or … “Here’s the food for a Mediterranean approach for the next month … that’ll be a $20 co-pay and insurance pays the rest.” If these imaginary conversations existed in a...

Pumpkin Muffins (Free of Eggs and Dairy)

  You’ll Need 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 1/3 teaspoons ground cinnamon* 1/3 teaspoon ground ginger* ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg* ¾ cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar 15 ounces plain pumpkin puree (from can or fresh) ½ cup apple...

Veggie Couscous

You’ll Need: 1 ¼ cups water or chicken broth 2 Tablespoons butter 1 cup couscous Salt Pepper 1 cup cooked garbanzo beans 2 small zucchinis, thinly sliced Directions Bring the water or broth to a boil Add the butter, couscous, salt and pepper, garbanzo beans and zucchini. Stir and...

Mental Wellbeing Gift That Keeps On Giving

Pet the cat. Or even think about petting the cat. When you do here’s what happens inside your brain. Neurobiological processes contribute to positive emotions and bonding, creating a sense of well-being and attachment. But here’s the key point: It’s not about the cat. It’s about caring for something else...

Carrot Loaf

Here is a recipe for a different kind of loaf and makes a great gift!  You’ll Need 3/4 cup sugar ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup vegetable oil ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 ½ cups flour 1 cup grated carrots 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans...

Lentils and Hearty Greens Soup

Ingredients 1 cup lentils 8 cups water 1 large potato, diced ½ bunch Swiss chard, kale, or endive coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped Salt and pepper to taste 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1/8 cup to a ¼ cup or more freshly squeezed lemon juice Directions In a...

Moroccan Chick Peas

You’ll Need 1, 15 ounce can garbanzo beans (or approximately 1 3/4 cups prepared from dried state)  2 Tablespoons olive oil or other oil of choice ¼ teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice   Directions In a small on low-medium heat, heat...

Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts

A unique dish that makes wonderful side dish! Swiss chard is a great green to start adding more of into your diet. You’ll Need 1 ½ pounds Swiss chard (preferably rainbow or red) 1/4 cup pine nuts (2 ½ ounces) ¼ cup olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped...

Stuffed Zucchini, From [snore] to [MORE!]

I’ve grown zucchini in my garden when I lived in Pittsburgh, Atlanta, and Raleigh. When it’s productive, man, those things are so prolific. And you want to figure out any way in the world to cook them so they’re not just the same ‘ol same ‘ol zuchs you served...