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Recipe: High Protein Spaghetti & Lean Meat Sauce
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 lb. 96% lean ground bison, ostrich or grass fed beef. 8 oz box multigrain or other (organic) whole grain spaghetti/angel hair pasta* 8 oz. mushrooms eg shiitake or crimini, sliced. 1/2 cup each chopped onion and bell pepper. 28 oz. jar of organic pasta sauce. 1 Tbsp. (organic) extra virgin olive […]
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Recipe: Chilled cucumber & mint soup
Vegetarian Serves 6 as a starter Preparation and cooking times Prep 40 mins plus salting time
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A Tale of Two Cities: NYC vs. L.A. – Pilot Study Indicates Nasty Pollutants in Families’ Home Air
Most families don’t think about what contaminants could be lurking in their indoor air, so environmental health experts put two average homes to the test as part of a new pilot study. Two families – one in New York and one in suburban Los Angeles – were asked to run an air purifier in their […]
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Migraine Drugs While Pregnant May Decrease Baby’s IQ
U.S. health regulators are warning doctors and women of child-bearing age that half-a-dozen medications used to treat migraine headaches can decrease children’s intelligence if taken while their mothers are pregnant. The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that the drugs, including Depakote and Depacon, should never be taken by pregnant women for the prevention of […]
MoreRecipe: Lamb cutlets with mint, chilli and golden potatoes
Ingredients 500g/1lb 2oz baby new potatoes, washed and halved but not peeled 3 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp dried chilli flakes 1 tsp dried mint ½ tsp celery salt 8 lamb cutlets, preferably organic, trimmed of fat 100g/3½oz rocket 1 tsp sea salt flakes or ½ tsp pouring salt 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 […]
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5 Health Benefits of Eating Pineapples
Do you love eating pineapples? Then you will absolutely love this article. To begin with, Pineapple is a fruit full of vitamins and minerals and the best part is, it is available throughout the year. Whether you like it on your pizza, as juice, salad or even as a soup, the health benefits of eating […]
MoreIs Your Office Really Safe for Work? ( Infographic)
Do you know which the dirtiest spot in your office is? My guess is, no. When it comes to health safety in office, very few people care. Office is just a place one goes to work, right? Yes indeed. But office is also the place where one spends the maximum amount of time in a […]
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Painful Summer: Migraine Triggers Bring a Season of Misery for Many
It’s a difficult time of year for frequent migraine sufferer Nancy Scuri. Certain weather and atmospheric factors affect her sinuses, which, in turn, trigger her debilitating headaches. “If a storm comes in where barometric pressure changes, that can affect me and set off a migraine,” she said. “I also have an allergy to tree pollen, […]
MoreBack for Good ( Well, Almost)
Hi Guys, I am so sorry for being away for so long and not posting anything interesting. But the truth is that I have joined a new position as the Content Head for http://www.healthmeup.com , a fabulous health and fitness website. You guys should check it out as I am sure you will find it […]
MoreRecipe: Toad In The Hole
If you’re making this recipe for vegetarians, make sure you use vegetable fat or butter and vegetarian sausages. Ingredients 115g/4oz plain flour large pinch of salt freshly ground black pepper 4 large free-range eggs 300ml/½ pint milk 2 tbsp/30g fresh thyme leaves 8 good quality pork, beef or vegetarian sausages 2 tbsp/30g Dijon mustard 2 […]
MoreRecipe: All-In-One Chicken, Squash & New Potato Casserole
Try a healthy dinner that’s packed with goodness and will set you on the way to lower your cholesterol. Ingredients ¼ small butternut squash , peeled and diced (200g approx) 8 small new potatoes 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tbsp thyme leaves 600ml chicken stock 1 garlic clove , crushed 2 skinless chicken breasts 175g prepared French beans , courgette or broccoli […]
MoreThe Insane Insanity Workout: Ready, Set, Gasp!
What does it take to have great workout session? Personally, I think someone needs to be there to tell you what to do in specific, someone shouting at you so that you don’t slack off and last but not the least, a sweat drenched body. Where I am going with this? You will know shortly. […]
MoreDon’t Let Work Stress Come Home With You; But How?
Early morning traffic rush to get to office…lunch meeting, approaching deadline for the presentation, achieving targets, office politics, nagging boss, and annoying colleagues…phew! Don’t we all wish to go back to the early and stress free college days where life and simple and uncomplicated unlike the madness of work and adult life? But alas! Unless […]
MoreRecipe: Gluten Free Spinach Lasagna
This gluten-free lasagna is filled with spinach and two kinds of cheese and only takes just over an hour to make. Preparation time: Cooking time: Yield: 8-10 Ingredients Cheese Sauce 1/4 cup butter 1 onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, sliced 4 cups any milk 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 bay leaves […]
MoreThe Perks Of Walking [infographic]
I love walking. Actually, I AM a walker. I walk everywhere and as much as I can (give me walking over running any day!) To the grocery store, to the mall, gym, park, you name it. It started for me in college when after a hard day of yelling professors and submissions, I would walk […]
MoreBon Appetit Goes Retail; Interview With Mr. Robin Decher About The Future Of German Meat Products In India.
By Neha Ghosh Bon Appetit, India’s first German first-class brand for high-class and old-style German Pork and Chicken foodstuffs has finally ventured into retail. For the uninitiated, Bon Appetit brings the finest German flavor into our supermarket next door as the demand for pork and chicken products high in nutrition gave reason to their master […]
MoreTop 10 Rules For Eating Right.
By David L. Katz, MD One question I’m frequently asked is “What’s the secret to a healthy diet?” The answer isn’t all that mysterious. You just have to keep some basic guidelines in mind, beginning with: 1. Use smaller plates. Whether you’re already trim or trying to lose weight, one of the best things you […]
MoreRajdhani’s ‘Swaad Kesariya – The Winter Festival’
This winter gorge on fresh and warm flavours as Khandani Rajdhani brings to you delicious additions in their specially introduced ‘Swaad Kesariya – The Winter Festival’. The Maharajas of Thalis, as they are popularly known, attempt to break the dull grey monotony of winter by introducing aromatic delicacies like Undhiyu and scrumptious deserts like melt-in-the-mouth […]
MoreFoods For Liver: 10 Foods For A Healthy And Clean Liver
Think of your liver like your own personal filtering system: Suck in the bad and spit out the good. “The liver has many important functions that keeps a person healthy. It removes harmful material from the bloodstream and helps digest food,” says holistic nutritionist Hermeet Suri from Mississauga, Ont. The liver, weighing in at an […]
MoreArnold Schwarzenegger Training ( For Real!)
First, let’s begin with some facts about Arnold Schwarzenegger that your probably didn’t know. An ambition that, given his past achievements, is well within his capabilities. To celebrate his recent birthday here are some interesting facts about one of the most famous men in the world today. His middle name is ‘Alois’. He had an […]
MoreIts True! Men Who Don’t Brush Their Teeth Regularly Are More Likely To Have Erection Problems.
Men who regularly brush their teeth – thereby reducing their risk of gum disease – are less likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction than their less hygienic counterparts. New research has suggested those who suffer from inflamed gums are three times more likely to have trouble getting aroused. The Turkish scientists who led the study […]
MoreI Have Never Been For Colon Hydrotherapy
Dear Diary, I have a secret. I don’t know how to begin…but I must. I have kept shameful truth to myself for very long now and I just can’t anymore. I suffer from a case of severe Constipation (There I said it!). I have done everything that I could do to help myself. I have […]
MoreWinter Grocery List – “Vata Balancing Diet”
To Stay Strong and Healthy: Follow our Winter Grocery List for foods and tips that are the most nourishing during the cooler and dryer Vata months of Winter. Add ghee, avocado, sesame oil or olive oil to your grains and soups. Start your day with 2 capsules each of Ashwaganda and Turmeric. Children take 1 […]
MoreTrain At Night For More Muscle, Strength And Less Fat.
Remember to consult your doctor before starting any diet and exercise plan. Incredible news for bodybuilders and hardcore athletes! Recent research suggests that training in the evening may be more effective when it comes to building muscle, increasing strength and reducing body fat when compared to morning sessions. This theory is based on the basic physiology […]
MoreWould YOU Go On A Starvation Vacation?
Right now, there are women exhausted by hunger, their heads pounding, barely able to remember the last time they enjoyed a decent meal. Some are forced to walk miles in sweltering heat, fuelled by nothing more than a handful of nuts. They are the lucky ones. Others are starved, not just of food and creature […]
More4 Surprising Tips For Getting Flat Abs.
You’ve got it down. You stopped crunching and drinking beer, and you started interval training and doing planks—and maybe you even tossed in some yoga and Pilates. You’ve almost completely shed that pesky layer of fat that was hiding the six-pack you always knew was there, and now it’s time for the finishing touches. Subtle […]
MoreCan High Heels Trigger Migraines?
Sarah Palin managed to campaign as a vice presidential candidate in Naughty Monkey heels, but don’t expect presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann to do the same. Bachmann, reports The Daily Caller website, suffers from migraine headaches, and has told staffers that wearing high heels seems to trigger the attacks. According to one of her advisors, The […]
MoreDoes Exercise Reduce Food Intake? Yes It Does.
Each time you go for a workout session, you might think that with the amount of effort you’ve put in, your body will crave double the amount of food than when you don’t workout. Sounds about right, doesn’t it? Surprisingly, this is not entirely correct. While it is true that your stomach will growl and […]
MoreIs Your Diet Making You Bald?
For centuries, men have suspected there was something unnatural about losing one’s hair. In the 19th century, doctors started calling it a “disease of civilization,” blaming the rising rates of baldness on such phenomena as hat-wearing. Eventually, this theory was disproved by the discovery of genes linked to hair loss. Everything seemed settled, but new […]
MoreRecipe: Kaya’s Festive Gluten Free Breakfast Bowl
By Kaya Peters. This warming breakfast bowl will satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way and add just that little extra to your Saturday morning moment. Suitable for people with gluten intolerance, this breakfast recipe is a great variation on the regular breakfast cereals you can find in the supermarket, without the added sugar […]
MoreEat Like A Yogi.
Go on. No one’s looking. Just take a quick peek inside the kitchen of Ayurvedic educator and yoga teacher Scott Blossom’s Berkeley, California, home. In the pantry you’ll find ghee and sunflower-seed butter, plus dozens of herbs, spices, and teas. In the fridge, bundles of kale, carrots, and beets. On the counters, jars of homemade […]
MoreHow Tastes Affect Liver Health.
As people learn to manage liver disease, it becomes increasingly apparent that the everyday choices we make impact the health of our liver. Nowhere is this more relevant than in deciding what food we eat. Dependant upon our needs, awareness and item availability, there are many levels of food evaluation. While there are many dietary […]
MoreMen And Penis Health: It Simply Can’t Be Ignored.
The penis is easily a man’s most guarded and revered appendage. As such, the penis commands a level of care and respect. We’re all familiar with the importance of wearing condoms in certain situations, but proper penis health care certainly doesn’t end there. Let’s review some tips on proper care that will keep you — and your unit — […]
MorePlanning To Workout Or Not? Try The Gangnam Style!
There are certain kinds of music which qualifies as a ‘workout music’. And then there is this video called the Gangnam Style. Haven’t heard it yet? Oh boy, are you missing out. Its all kinds of awesome. Seriously. Gangnam Style is a 2012 dance pop single written and performed by Korean Pop singer Park Jae Sung, better known by […]
MoreDoes The Candida Diet Work?
Doctors agree that Candida albicans, a yeast-like fungus that is normally found in the mouth, stomach, and vagina, can overgrow and cause real infections in these areas and other areas of your body. These types of candida infection are very common. If your body’s ability to fight off infections becomes very weak from a condition […]
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