Summertime is here! Now’s the time you can get outside, enjoy nice weather, and soak up some sun. But like with any good thing, too much sunshine can be harmful to your body. That’s because the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays contain radiation that can lead to serious health issues, including cancer.
Makes: 12 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup low-fat milk 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen Directions Preheat the over to 375 degrees F. Grease the muffin pans. In a large mixing bowl, stir the oil and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix until blended. In a medium mixing bowl, stir...
Time to get outside, and encourage your friends, family, and children to unplug and take some time away from the screens and harsh fluorescent lights to enjoy some natural beauty. Getting the recommended amount of physical activity every day (30 minutes) doesn’t have to be a chore. An easy way to make exercise fun for the whole family is by playing outside.
Makes: 5 servings Ingredients: 5 bell peppers 1 pound 90% lean ground beef ¾ cup brown rice ½ can diced low-sodium tomatoes 3 Tbsp. lemon juice ¼ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp allspice ¼ tsp. ground black pepper Directions Cut a circular hole in the tops of the bell peppers. Remove the seeds and membrane and set aside. Brown ground beef in skillet and drain any remaining fat. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients...
An individual’s mental health—how one thinks, feels and acts—can change over time due to factors like workload, stress, and work-life balance. With 1 in 5 American adults experiencing mental illness (including stress, anxiety, and depression) each year, it is apparent that mental health matters.
Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 tsp. olive oil ½ cup sweet onion (sliced) 1 garlic clove (finely chopped) 3 small new potatoes (quartered) ¾ cup carrot (sliced) ¾ cup asparagus pieces ¾ cup sugar snap peas or green beans ½ cup radishes (quartered) ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. black pepper ½ tsp. dried dill Directions Heat the oil in a skillet. Cook the onion for two minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Stir...
According to a Gallup poll, 55% of Americans experience stress on a daily basis—making the United States one of the most stressed-out nations in the world. Unfortunately, chronic and long-term stress can greatly increase your risk of developing a serious health condition.
Makes: 6 servings Ingredients: ½ pound white button mushrooms ½ pound cremini mushrooms ¼ pound 90% lean ground beef 1 ½ Tbsp. canola oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic (minced) 8 oz no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 Tbsp. chili powder 3 tsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. cider vinegar 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper 4 whole-wheat buns (optional) Directions Chop the mushrooms to the approximate size and texture of cooked ground beef. Heat a sauté...
The foods and beverages we consume have a significant impact on our health. In fact, 60% of adults have one or more diet-related chronic diseases.
Makes: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 lb ground skinless turkey breast 3 large carrots, sliced crosswise into rounds 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 small onion, chopped 1 28 oz can no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 15.5 oz can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 T dried Italian seasoning, crumbled ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 4 C fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Directions Put all ingredients in a...