Love in the Time of Cauliflower
Marriage is a lot like food. You have to nourish it with fresh, wholesome goodness, trim off the stale parts, toss out anything going rancid and unpleasant, add a loving dose of sugar and, of course, sass it up with spice.
I've been married just over seven years to a wonderful husband, David Ransom. I never worry about the infamous "Seven Year Itch." David is loyal and protective like a dog. In fact my real dog, Sazerac, is quite jealous of him.
But, we are going through the Seven Year Switch.
You know how in some marriages spouses end up sleeping in separate bedrooms because someone snores and kicks the other one? Wel...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 11, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Going on a diet? Pulse your way to a perfect bod! Beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils keep you fuller longer, says new study - so here are some recipes to get you started
Despite endless efforts, nine in ten of us who try to lose weight fail, and it's mostly due to caving into hunger pangs and cravings. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 8, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eating more dietary pulses can increase fullness, may help manage weight
Eating about one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can increase fullness, which may lead to better weight management and weight loss, a new study has found. Pulses have a low glycemic index (meaning that they are foods that break down slowly) and can be used to reduce or displace animal protein as well as "bad" fats such as trans fat in a dish or meal. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 5, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Eating more dietary pulses can increase fullness, may help manage weight
(St. Michael's Hospital) Eating about one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can increase fullness, which may lead to better weight management and weight loss, a new study has found. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - August 5, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Eating more beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils can increase fullness and may help manage weight, study finds
(Source: St. Michael's Hospital News and Media)
Source: St. Michael's Hospital News and Media - August 5, 2014 Category: Hospital Management Tags: Hospital News Source Type: news
Recipes for Health: Chickpea, Quinoa and Celery Salad With Middle Eastern Flavors
Chickpeas make this salad a substantial and comforting dish for a light supper. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - June 23, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Vegetables Diet and Nutrition Chickpeas Quinoa Source Type: news
Recipes for Health: Chickpea, Quinoa and Celery Salad With Middle Eastern Flavors
Chickpeas make this salad a substantial and comforting dish for a light supper. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 23, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Vegetables Diet and Nutrition Chickpeas Quinoa Source Type: news
Top medicine articles for May 2014
A collection of some interesting medical articles published recently:Epinephrine May Be of No Survival Benefit in Cardiac Arrest - NEJM Journal Watch http://buff.ly/1ntp0doAlbiglutide (Tanzeum), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, approved for diabetes type 2 (weekly injection) http://buff.ly/1mcxxkWMore than 90% of people with Hepatitis C (HCV) can be cured. The cost and pricing of drugs is contentious http://buff.ly/1ipbzKUA vast number of diabetes apps exist, but the majority combine only 1-2 functions in one app http://buff.ly/1eLJWgcEating modest amounts of legumes — peas, chickpeas, beans and lentils ...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - May 28, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Health News of the Day Source Type: news
Recipe: Hummus
This easy Mediterranean spread is made with chickpeas. Serve with whole-wheat pita bread. (Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day)
Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day - May 20, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Recipes for Health: Chard Stalk, Chickpea, Tahini and Yogurt Dip
An economical dip that is a cross between hummus and the classic Middle Eastern dip called silq bil tahina. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - May 2, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Cooking and Cookbooks Vegetables Recipes Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news
Kenya: Three Reasons Why Hummus Is So Healthy
[Capital FM]Pureed chickpeas doesn't sound that appetizing at first, but the simple yet delicious mixture of chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice and a bit of salt - called Hummus - has most of the world under a spell. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 29, 2014 Category: African Health Source Type: news
9 Reasons Why Your Body Needs More Legumes
(Healthcastle.com) Legumes are the ugly duckling of health foods- not as glamorous as berries, not as much hype as kale. Find out why you should have them every week and how to deal with the gas so you can enjoy your legumes in peace!
What are Legumes?
The legume family includes beans and peas. Some of the most common include kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, chickpeas/garbanzo beans, edamame (soy beans), lentils and peanuts.
read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - April 29, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
9 Reasons Why Your Body Needs More Legumes
(Healthcastle.com) Legumes are the ugly duckling of health foods- not as glamorous as berries, not as much hype as kale. Find out why you should have them every week and how to deal with the gas so you can enjoy your legumes in peace!
What are Legumes?The legume family includes beans and peas. Some of the most common include kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, chickpeas/garbanzo beans, edamame (soy beans), lentils and peanuts. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - April 28, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Beans, Beans, They Really Are Good For Your Heart!
Beans, lentils and chickpeas -- collectively known as legumes -- may reduce our risk of heart disease, a new study suggests. Most of us don't eat nearly enough of this Mediterranean-Diet staple. Read here about the many delicious ways you can boost your legume consumption -- and how you can avoid the dreaded side-effects of enjoying this "musical fruit."read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)
Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center - April 8, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: Conner Middelmann-Whitney Tags: Diet Health Source Type: news
Heart disease risk slashed by handful of beans
ADDING a handful of beans, chickpeas or lentils to your diet every day can cut 'bad' cholesterol and slash the risk of heart disease. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 8, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
