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Posted: 04/30/2012

IRISH OATMEAL BRULEE   (Serves 4)   Food weight: 4.0  (eat half a serving and cut down on the food weight!) Ingredients   Ingredients: 1 cup Irish Steel Cut Oatmeal4 cup milk, soy1 pinch salt, kosher2 ea oranges, zested1 ea stick, cinnamon1 cup chopped bananas2 tbsp toasted almonds6 tbsp flaxseed, ground4 tbsp sugar, raw granulated  Directions  ...

What Are Some Useful Hacks for Beginning Cooks Who Work During the Day?

Posted: 04/30/2012

By Jonas M Luster, Food writer You asked for hacks, not for a step-by-step which means I like you already. Here's some hacks. Slim and trim your kitchen. You can cook with two pans, three pots, a chef's knife, a paring knife, three cutting boards, a can opener, and a colander. You don't have to go THAT low, but mess in the kitchen starts with too much in the...

5 Post-Workout Pains It's OK To Ignore

Posted: 04/30/2012

By Elizabeth Goodman Artis for Shape.com There's nothing like an intense, sweaty workout to make you feel like a million bucks -- calmer, happier and more comfortable in your skin (and your jeans). But anytime you push yourself physically, especially if it's a tougher-than-normal class or you're getting back into a routine after a hiatus, you may experience a few mild symptoms,...

Weight loss study: Fads not as helpful as exercising, eating less

Posted: 04/30/2012

By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog Nearly two-thirds of Americans who are obese try to lose weight, and about 40% of them actually succeed. How did they do it? The old-school way: By eating less, exercising more and switching to more healthful foods, according to a new study. That’s not to say that the appeal of fad diets, pre-made diet foods...

Whole-grain Pizza with Arugula, Eggplant, and Caramelized Onion

Posted: 04/02/2012

This recipe makes two 12-inch pizzas. One pound of store-bought whole-wheat pizza dough made with olive oil can be substituted for homemade dough if desired. If King Arthur flour is not available in your area, substitute with 1 cup whole-wheat flour mixed with 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour.  Food weight: 1.5 Ingredients  Dough: 2 3/4 cups King Arthur white...

Tips to Improve Work Life Balance

Posted: 04/02/2012

A balanced life creates contentment and satisfaction in professional and personal areas. Obtaining balance is an ongoing process that continually evolves as your professional life and home life develop. When your life is unbalanced, an unmanageable schedule and a conflicted home life may ensue. Prevent overwhelming feelings and conflict by implementing basic work-life balance...

Quinoa Preparation

Posted: 04/02/2012

Although it’s technically a seed, quinoa has grain-like qualities that make it a versatile addition to diets. Often referred to as a supergrain, quinoa is a good source of protein, dietary fiber, and many vitamins and minerals including vitamin E, thiamin, folate, magnesium, iron and manganese. As an added benefit, it cooks faster than rice and can be used in many different...

One Great Answer: Should I Stop Exercising Because of My Lower Back Pain?

Posted: 04/02/2012

One Great Answer: Should I Stop Exercising Because of My Lower Back Pain? How to Help an Achy Lumbar Feel Better in Both the Short and Long TermGOT ACHES? A combination of foam rolling and light active stretching can help you recover faster "I’m having lower back pain. Do I have to stop training, or can I work around the injury?" -Carl P., San Antonio THE ANSWER Here’s...

Nutrition Tip of the Week

Posted: 02/29/2012

nutrition tip of the week Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, oh my … Despite what many of you might think, it’s not PROTEIN that Americans don’t get enough of. It’s the Big 3: fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. That’s why so many of us have a problem with getting in adequate fiber (which these foods are high in), managing our weight (these are...

Exercises That Relieve Back Pain From a Herniated Disc

Posted: 02/29/2012

Jun 14, 2011 | By Kimberly Rienecke A herniated disc is a condition in which a disc between the vertebrae in the spine ruptures and compresses a spinal nerve. It is also commonly referred to as a slipped or ruptured disc.This can cause pain, numbness and tingling in the back or legs, depending on the location of the herniation. Herniated discs are initially treated with rest,...