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Diabetes Quick Fix: Five-Spice Chicken with Chinese Noodles
The pungent flavors of Chinese five-spice powder, rice vinegar, and soy sauce combine to create this sweet and savory chicken dinner.
Chinese five-spice powder is used in many Asian dishes and is a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise, and Szechwan peppercorns. It can be found in the spice section of the supermarket.
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On Nutrition: Veggie questions
Donna T. from Bismarck, North Dakota, writes: “When the variety of fresh veggies is limited, I buy frozen. I do, however, like to keep store-purchased canned veggies in my pantry and use them in tight squeezes. I am confused by statements that canned veggies are highly nutritious and comparable to frozen. Comparing nutrition labels does not ...Read more
Healthy Salaries
If you're on a med for high blood pressure, paid for by insurance, take one now.
It should come as no surprise that the CEOs and leaders of health care companies are well compensated. (They probably don't even have to do the copay.) In 2023, the median industry CEO salary was $4.1 million. That means half of CEOs made more, half made less. ...Read more
On Nutrition: Bulking up caution
A reader writes, “I have an 18-year-old grandson who started college this year and sustained a knee injury during football practice. He is recovering but my concern is that the team trainers have told him to 'bulk up' with supplemental pills and protein shakes from the health food store.
"He has 6 bottles of pills and most of the bottles ...Read more
Liver and Let's Go
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis is a kind of chronic liver inflammation and scarring caused by excessive fat cells in the organ. It is quite common -- approximately 22 million Americans have it. Untreated, it can progress to liver cancer and organ failure.
As with diabetes, intensive lifestyle and diet interventions are the ...Read more
Diabetes Quick Fix: Onion, Tomato, and Parmesan Frittata
Enjoy this light, vegetarian frittata. You can use any vegetables you have on hand and use this recipe as a guide for amounts.
Frittatas and omelets are different things. A frittata is cooked very slowly over low heat making it firm and set, while an omelet is cooked fast over high heat making it creamy and runny. A frittata needs to be cooked...Read more
On Nutrition: Preserving summer goodness
After a long hot summer, we’re finally feeling the chill of fall. So the rush is on to get the last of the apples off the two trees in our yard before frost hits. I enlisted the help of my grandkids with an enticing offer of a prize to the one who bagged the most apples. It worked.
My neighbors have also been encouraged to pick as many apples...Read more
COVID-19 Lockdown and Teens
The extended lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant adverse mental health effects for teens who necessarily attended school remotely for months or even years. It may have also physically affected their brains.
Researchers conducting a longitudinal study of teens found that the brains of teen girls aged 4.2 years more ...Read more
On Nutrition: Tricks for treats
I read where statisticians are predicting Americans will spend “about” $3.5 billion this year on Halloween candy. Believe it or not, this is down slightly from last year. Still, that’s a lot of candy. And from my experience, children are not the only ones who delight in all those sweets.
Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy having grandkids and ...Read more
Bigger Belly But Better
Belly fat is not good. It can increase the risk of many health issues, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, dementia, metabolic disorders, kidney problems and joint and back pain.
But it turns out that maybe not all belly fat is equally bad. Researchers studied belly fat from people who had a long...Read more
On Nutrition: More than food
We dietitians take joy in communicating the results of ongoing research in the field of nutrition—the science of how substances in food interact with our health. But if you’ve ever lived through a major disaster, you know that food and water take on a much wider meaning during times of emergency.
As I watched the immense hurricane ...Read more
Not Just Antibody
As part of a study on hybrid immunity to SARS-CoV-2, University of Texas at Austin researchers say they've discovered and isolated a broadly neutralizing plasma antibody, called SC27, from a single patient.
The researchers obtained its exact molecular sequence, opening the possibility of manufacturing it on a larger scale for future ...Read more
Diabetes Quick Fix: Lemon Dill Salmon with Parsley Rice
Lemon juice and fresh dill flavor this quick and easy salmon dinner. The salmon is baked in the oven and the rice is microwaved.
No extra pots to wash!
Helpful Hints:
A quick way to chop dill and parsley is to wash and dry the herbs and then snip the leaves right off the stem with a scissors.
Countdown:
Preheat oven to 425°F.
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On Nutrition: Feeding a crowd
Now that the school year is in full swing, I’ve volunteered to pick up anywhere from two to five (depending on the week) grandkids from school each Wednesday, feed them dinner and deliver them to their weekly youth group.
It’s a bit more complicated this year. One has volleyball practice after school. The other practices with her cross ...Read more
Alzheimer's Drug Downer
People with Down syndrome have the highest prevalence for developing Alzheimer's disease. Roughly 30% are diagnosed with the neurological condition by their 50s. They have over a 90% chance of developing dementia from Alzheimer's in their lifetime.
Landmark Food and Drug Administration approval of anti-amyloid drugs like lecanemab and ...Read more
Homeopathy for Cataracts: Natural Approaches for Eye Health
Cataracts are a common age-related eye condition characterized by the clouding of the lens, leading to blurry vision and impaired eyesight. While conventional treatment options include surgery, some individuals may explore alternative approaches, such as homeopathy, to support their eye health. In this article, we explore several homeopathic ...Read more
Homeopathy for Prostate Problems: Natural Remedies for Optimal Prostate Health
Prostate problems are common among men, with conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatitis affecting many individuals. While conventional treatments are available, homeopathy offers alternative approaches that focus on holistic healing and addressing the root causes. In this article, we explore several homeopathic ...Read more
Diabetes Quick Fix: Poulet au Tomates (Chicken with Tomatoes) with Nouilles Avec Parmesan (Egg Noodles with Parmesan)
Enjoy this popular French bistro dish with fresh tomatoes, onions, and a touch of cream.
The secret to the dish is to cook the onions until they are golden and sweet. To speed their cooking, the onions are microwaved first, then sautéed.
Helpful Hints:
Plain egg noodles can be used instead of spinach egg noodles.
A quick way to chop ...Read more
Homeopathy for Migraines: Natural Remedies for Lasting Relief
Migraines can be debilitating, causing intense headache pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. If you're seeking a natural approach to managing migraines, homeopathy offers potential solutions. Homeopathic remedies are derived from natural substances and can help alleviate migraine symptoms while addressing the underlying causes. ...Read more
Homeopathy for Menopause Symptoms: Natural Relief for a Smooth Transition
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life that marks the end of reproductive years. However, the hormonal changes during menopause can lead to a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Homeopathy offers natural remedies that can help alleviate menopause symptoms and promote a smoother transition. In this article, we will explore several ...Read more
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