Veggies are the building blocks of the Mediterranean diet. Try this recipe as a way to savor green beans. You’ll Need  2 Tablespoons butter  1 ½ pounds fresh green beans  1 large tomato peeled and chopped  ½ cup green onion, chopped  1 teaspoon salt  1/8 teaspoon pepper  ½ teaspoon...

This is a refreshing, satisfying salad all in one! You’ll Need: 16 ounces dried tortellini 2 red bell pepper, chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 1/4 cup black olives Dressing – you’ll need: 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped 3 tablespoons lemon 1...

Your blood vessels (arteries, capillaries, and veins) carry oxygen and nutrients into your brain cells to keep them healthy. If your blood vessels are unhealthy, they can break open. This is called a stroke and can lead to permanent impairment or death. It is critical to keep blood vessels...

This combination is so surprisingly wonderful together because you basically have a spice cake that is made moist by the zucchini and sweet by the chocolate, that’s a    win-win! You’ll Need 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/3 cups sugar 1 1/3 sticks unsalted butter,...

If you have fallen out of your activity schedule over the past couple of months, it is time to reset your routine; if you think about exercise in the following way, it will be easier to start and sustain. For any exercise you do, there is some amount you...

The current COVID-19 pandemic has had us all adapt to a “new normal”. Changing old routines can create stressors; although we have no control over how long this situation will last, there are things we can control. • With all the changes we face, it becomes more important than...

This salad is a delicious complement to many meals and a cancer fighter too. Arugula is such an interesting green that can really take a salad to another level. You’ll Need 1 cup of arugula ¾ cup olive oil 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard...

Research demonstrates that learning new things and having new experiences can aid in preventing memory loss and keep the brain alert in the process. Engaging in novel activities is like taking your brain tissue to the gym. This encourages more connections to be formed and strengthened. The outcome is...

The current worldwide COVID-19 pandemic may have put a hold on your travel plans. However, research shows creating time away from work is beneficial for stress management; yet this does not mean you need to take an elaborate trip to receive the benefits that a break from work can...

This recipe is easy to prepare yet feels like something you’d enjoy at ta 5 star restaurant! You’ll Need: 1/2 cup sugar (or less) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese 1/2 tablespoon instant espresso powder 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder Pinch of ground cinnamon Directions:...

Given the importance of the global pandemic, I think it’s important to provide the current advice from the Centers For Disease Control (CDC). This month, we will focus on being safe during the summer season.   Rideshare, taxi, limo for-hire vehicle passengers Follow the general principles listed above, plus the following....

Given the importance of the global pandemic, I think it’s important to provide the current advice from the Centers For Disease Control (CDC). This month, we will focus on being safe during the summer season.     Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In...