Let’s set the scene. It’s 9 p.m. You’ve earned this. You burrow into the blankets,…
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Mindfulness, the practice of intentionally focusing on the present moment without judgment, has transitioned from…
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Introduction In a world where most of our waking hours are spent seated, from office…
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Abstract Mwarobaini—the Swahili name for the neem tree (Azadirachta indica) is widely used across East…
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Introduction Intermittent fasting (IF) has become one of the most popular dietary trends in recent…
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Most people have a general idea of how healthy different meats are in comparison to each other. Cold cuts, sausages, and bacon are among the worst, red meat lies somewhere in the…
The NPR blog “the salt” recently published an article concerning the types of food people typically donate to food shelves. They note that people who donate to food drives often do not…
Ever since I can remember, I spent many hours in the garden helping my parents till soil and plant seeds. As I grew older, I understood and became familiar with different gardening…
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Have you wanted to transform your family’s health but felt challenged to do so because of your grocery bills? Do not despair! You can still make healthy changes to your diet that…
Did you know this soul food staple is a veritable superfood?
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It doesn’t read or look like typical banana bread, but it tastes surprisingly similar to the classic. If your favorite banana bread recipe has walnuts in it, try sprinkling some on top after the bread comes out of the oven.
While weekend mornings are special, a chance to take my time making breakfast. Sometimes, though, I don’t want to linger over the cooking. Enter the very special and quick-cooking breakfast quesadilla; dressed up or down with whichever sweet or savory ingredients you have on hand. These are a wonderful and colorful break from the speedy toast and oatmeal routine of typical Monday–Friday mornings.
This is a great example of mixing and matching recipes. Take the Tabbouleh recipe and stuff it into a wrap with hummus. Fantastic!
In Kenya, this dish would be called mahragwe (simply “beans” in Kiswahili). It’s an extremely simple stew of kidney beans, coconut milk, tomatoes, and curry spices. It’s easy to make and even easier to eat.
