A Complex Connection: How the Foods You Eat May Influence Mood and Depression Courtesy of Food & Nutrition and Ginger Hultin There is evidence that depression, ranging from mild to major depressive disorder, or MDD, may be influenced by a person’s diet — and vice versa. MDD is associated with chronic diseases such as heart disease, arthritis and diabetes, as…
Puttanesca with Angel Hair Pasta Canned tomatoes, capers, black olives and anchovies combine to make a tangy and traditional puttanesca sauce. Don’t have angel hair in the pantry? No problem! Serve with any pasta you have available. Ingredients For Puttanesca with Angel Hair Pasta Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 ounces dry angel hair pasta 3 tablespoons olive…
How Vintner’s Daughter Founder April Gargiulo Glows Up Her Own Skin Courtesy of Marie Claire By Ying Chu Her beauty and wellness routine is decidedly simple, yet thoughtful. Growing up in a winemaking family, April Gargiulo has long respected the beauty of quality natural products and believed in protecting their sources. And, when she launched Vintner’s Daughter in 2014, she instilled those same values into her…
Adobo Mushroom Tacos Courtesy of bon appétit BY EDGAR CASTREJÓN These mushroom tacos are “the most requested dish at family gatherings and potlucks with friends,” writes Edgar Castrejón in his book, Provecho: 100 Vegan Mexican Recipes to Celebrate Culture and Community, all about vegan Mexican and Latin American cooking. While Castrejón recommends chanterelle mushrooms for their “chewy texture that satisfies, like a…
5 Ways Pistachios Give You More Nutritional Bang for Your Buck For starters, one serving contains as much protein as a large egg. BY KARLA WALSH When you hear “high-antioxidant superfood snack,” you probably think of popular all-stars like blueberries, acai bowls, and chia pudding. But Mike Roussell, Ph.D., a nutrition consultant in Pittsford, New York, and the author of The MetaShred Diet,…
Tortellini in Brodo Recipe Courtesy of Food Network Magazine It’s easier than you think to make a vegetable-filled bone broth. A smoked pork chop adds tons of flavor to this soup, and a Parmesan rind gives it extra richness. Ingredients For Tortellini in Brodo 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise, thinly…
Bucatini all’Amatriciana Recipe Courtesy of Delish Bucatini’s extra thickness gives it a better bite and holds up to a rich tomato sauce. Bucatini is one of our top favorite pastas! It’s a long thin noodle just like spaghetti, but with hole through the middle. It’s extra thickness gives it a better bite and holds up to a rich tomato sauce. Bucatini all’Amatriciana…
BREAKFAST SHEPHERD’S PIE Recipe Courtesy of Food.com and mcollins316 “I love the layers of cheese, potatoes and hash. This recipe delicately combines all my favorite breakfast foods into one easy-to-make meal.” -Tdids34 INGREDIENTS FOR BREAKFAST SHEPHERD’S PIE 6 cups Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion 6 slices bacon 6 eggs 1 cup red bell pepper 1⁄4 cup green onion, diced 1⁄4 cup feta 1 cup…
Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Recipe Courtesy of Delish A mix of breadcrumbs, Italian sausage, and fontina = the best. Sausage Stuffed Zucchini boats with breadcrumbs is the bomb low-carb dinner. INGREDIENTS FOR SAUSAGE STUFFED ZUCCHINI 4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 links chicken sausage links, thinly sliced 1/2 c. italian breadcrumbs 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella 1/2 c. shredded fontina 2 cloves garlic,…
Peppercorn-Crusted Steak with Creamed Spinach Recipe Courtesy of The Pioneer Woman This steak dinner with a side of creamed spinach is like something you’d enjoy at a fancy restaurant. Ingredients for Peppercorn-Crusted Steak with Creamed Spinach 1 stick salted butter 1/2 onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves (2 finely chopped, 2 crushed) 2 12-ounce bags baby spinach 4 oz. cream cheese, cut into pieces1 1/4 tsp. kosher…
