What are Fall Allergies? Allergies occur when your body overreacts to a harmful foreign material like a bee sting or poison ivy or even a safe substance like pet dander or pollen. Your body’s reactions to foreign material may cause sneezing, itching, inflammation of your digestive system, respiratory system, skin, or sinuses. Causes of Fall …
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Will Doing Yoga Hurt My Knees?
Will Doing Yoga Hurt My Knees? It is important to understand how your body responds to exercise. Because yoga is typically thought of as being less strenuous than walking, running, or lifting weights, many patients are unaware of the effects yoga can have on their knees. The knee is a large and complex joint made …
Which Nutrition Standard Should I Follow?
Food Pyramid? MyPlate? Healthy Eating Plate? Which Nutrition Standard Should I Follow? Over some 25 years, Americans have grown accustomed to the nutrition guide known as the Food Guide Pyramid, which seeks to illustrate the proportions of meat, vegetables, grains and beverages that make up a healthy diet. Through revision and eventual replacement by MyPlate, …
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Vitamin D Overview
Known as “The Sunshine Vitamin,” Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium, which is essential for strong bones and teeth, among other benefits. What is Vitamin D? Vitamins are potent compounds that your body needs in very minute quantities for normal growth and overall good health. Vitamins help your body utilize all the …
Summer Red Snapper With Tomato and Fennel
Summer Red Snapper With Tomato and Fennel Serves 2 Ingredients 2 – Red Snapper Filets (6 – 8 oz.) 1/2 Bulb Fennel, Sliced Thin 1 Medium/Large Tomato, Sliced 1/2 Medium Vidalia Onion, Sliced Thin 3 Sprigs Fresh Thyme or 1/4 Teaspoon Whole Thyme 1 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil Salt Pepper Lemon, Sliced …
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed Mushrooms Winter brings a string of food-centered holidays, and lots more occasions for friends and family to gather for parties, tailgate picnics and office luncheons, where finger food is the fare. All these give you opportunities to create and serve a tasty, seasonal appetizer. Stuffed Mushrooms are popular, and there are thousands of stuffing …
Running Posture Do’s and Don’t’s
Running Posture Do’s and Don’t’s Your posture is important for your spine. This is true no matter what you’re doing, whether you’re sitting in front of a computer, standing in line, or running in a marathon. How you hold yourself affects your body. Did you know you increase the amount of pressure on your spine …
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Looks impressive, smells appetizing, tastes great AND easy to prepare – give this savory soup a try soon! Ingredients Total Time: 2 HoursActive Time: 40 MinutesMakes: 6 to 8 Servings 4 pounds whole butternut squash (about 2 medium), halved lengthwise and seeds removed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick) 1 medium Granny Smith apple (about …
Pumpkin Poblano Casserole
Ingredients 2 poblano peppers 1 large red bell pepper 3/4 cup thinly vertically sliced yellow onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 3/4 pounds sugar pumpkin or kabocha squash, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1/3-in.-thick wedges 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 1/4 lb.), peeled and thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose …
Pasta Carbonara
This is comfort food that’s quick and easy. The sauce can be ready in less time than it takes to cook the pasta! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1-2 tablespoons olive oil – use less if adding meat 1 clove garlic 12 ounces spaghetti or fettucine 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup …