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5 Habits to Add to Your Day to Prevent Cognitive Decline While some decline in cognitive ability is considered a normal part of aging, there are a number of practices that help prevent age-related cognitive decline. Here we focus on five habits to incorporate into your daily routine to improve brain health and prevent cognitive […]
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Sure, chowder isn’t the first thing you think of to serve in the summer. But it’s peak corn season and this dish will give you something to look forward to when the temperatures start to drop. The clams do a lot of the hard work by providing a light briny broth that gets velvety body
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Baba Ganoush Eight servings This appetizer is of Lebanese origin and consists of mashed cooked eggplant, olive oil, lemon juice, various seasonings, and tahini. It may be served with onions, tomatoes, or other vegetables. The eggplant is traditionally baked or broiled over an open flame before peeling, so that the pulp is soft
Tuscan Salmon Easy and quick recipe full of flavor Ingredients: Three salmon fillets (about 1lb) 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp butter 5 cloves of garlic finely chopped 1 small onion (yellow or sweet) diced 1/3 c vegetable broth 5 oz sundried tomatoes in oil, drained* 1.75 c heavy cream or half and
Some surprising things that my help you live longer. You don’t have to do all of them ,but things do add up so doing more of them helps. (These comments are from an article in a Time magazine with articles on living longer. This is my summary and not medical advice of course. I encourage
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This is an easy recipe and is a comfort food in Brazil. There are many variations so try this one and see what you think. Moqueca de Peixe Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4inch dice 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4inch dice 1 green bell pepper,
1 bunch mature spinach (9–12 oz.) 1 small bunch fresh dill 1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. vegetable bouillon paste (preferably Better Than Bouillon) or 4 cubes bouillon or 8 cups homemade vegetable stock or low-sodium vegetable broth. Suggest using the stock or broth as paste usually has MSG. 10 oz. package of
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KEEPING IT AT BAY Six experts reveal their daily approach to inflammation (and stress) management. When it comes to fighting off chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, and simply feeling good day after day, reducing inflammation and stress in the body can significantly improve your outcomes. “Inflammation is an immune response by our body that
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Ingredients Orecchiette are a pasta typical of Apulia, a region of Southern Italy. Their name comes from their shape, which resembles a small ear. 4 SERVINGS 2 ounces smoked bacon (about 4 slices), frozen 8 ounces ground veal 8. ounces ground pork 8 garlic cloves, 2 whole, 4 finely
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No Knead Focaccia Bread 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp of yeast 1 ½ cups of water (barely warm or even cool water) Extra virgin olive oil Fresh rosemary sprigs In a large bowl combine well the flour, salt and yeast. Stir in water. Mix just until a ball
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