Peachy Peaches. Why They’re Awesome. What To Do With Them.
Over 30 years ago, Ronald Reagan proclaimed August to be “Peach Month”, and Georgia rejoiced. He wanted to encourage all Americans to incorporate this fine fuzzy fruit into their mouths. Now that we’re closing out August, peaches are peaking at Farmer’s markets, with their little farmers markety baskets of these...
Are Statins Worse For You Than A Mediterranean Lifestyle?
This report suggests that the Mediterranean lifestyle is better for you than Statins. According to Professor Giovanni de Gaetano, head of the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention at the IRCCS Neuromed Institute in Italy, “We found that among those with a higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet, death from any...
Why Am I NOT Hungry After Exercise?
That’s because when you exercise, your body shunts blood to the areas it thinks you need it: toward the muscles, lungs, and brain, and away from the viscera (your gut). Follow @willclower When you stop exercising, it takes a little while before your body can make the cardiovascular...
Vegetable Dip
This works as a nice appetizer for a summer afternoon. You’ll Need 1 ¼ cup plain yogurt ¾ cup sour cream 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 Tablespoon fresh mint, chopped Salt and Pepper to taste Assorted raw veggies...
Finally Some Good News On Health
We live in a wind tunnel of bad news. Day after day it slowly erodes your soul over time and numbs you to the daily onrush of awful. And I know it’s not fashionable to talk about positive things, so with apologies in advance, and despite our daily barrage...
Fresh Tomatillo Salsa
The herbs and veggies in this dish are great cancer fighters. This recipe was submitted by Linda B. at Westinghouse. Thank you, Linda B.! For the freshest taste prepare the salsa just before serving. It pairs well with blue corn chips. Recipe yields 6 ¼ cups. You’ll Need: 8...
Chinese Chicken Salad
A great way to prevent cancer is to know what you are eating. The more you cook in the home the better. Mirin is a Japanese cooking wine. It is a great base for many dressings, sauces and Asian inspired dishes. Give this chicken salad a try. You’ll Need 2...
Traditional Gazpacho For Summer
You’ll Need 2 garlic cloves, chopped 6 large tomatoes 1 large onion 1 green pepper 2 small cucumbers ½ cup olive oil 1/3 cup lemon juice 3 cups tomato juice Salt Cayenne pepper Directions Peel the tomatoes and blend with the garlic in a blender. Add 1/4...
Garlic-Parmesan Ranch Dressing
Prep Time: 5 minutes Yields: Approximately 1 cupYou’ll Need 1 cup mayonnaise 4 Tablespoons white wine vinegar ¼ cup chopped chives 1 to 2 cloves, garlic, minced Freshly ground pepper to taste ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese DirectionsIn a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and vinegar until smooth, and...
Coffee Is Super Healthy, Unless You Mess It Up In One of These Three Ways
From a health perspective, coffee has turned a corner and is increasingly recognized as a healthful drink. In addition to being an antioxidant, it’s also linked to a decreased risk for Parkinson’s disease, protecting against type 2 diabetes, improving heart health, and lowering rates of depression in women. Despite...
Honey Mustard Chicken Marinade
You’ll Need • ¾ cup brown mustard • 1 cup dry white wine • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil • ¼ cup honey • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion Directions Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Pour...
Cantaloupe Soup
The vitamin A in cantaloupe is a super cancer fighter. Try this soup as an ender to a meal. You’ll Need 1 cantaloupe 1 orange ½ cup whipping cram 1 teaspoon sugar A pinch of salt Directions Cut the cantaloupe into quarters; remove the seeds and outer rind. Next,...