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No Noodle Lasagna

While a noodle-less lasagna may conjure visions of an unstructured mess, we find this healthy dinner dish to be amply supported by delicious layers of thinly-sliced zucchini, squash, and eggplant. Layered between these nutritious vegetables that we often overlook is mushroom, swiss chard, roasted red peppers, and cheese. We’ve provided the recipe for our delicious homemade […]

Q&A: How do I calm my anxiety?

Q: How do I calm my anxiety? A: According to Harvard’s health scientists, anxiety and its family of stress disorders affect over 40 million Americans, and now with the fears generated from the COVID pandemic, it is on the rise. There is a wide range of anxiety and stress-related disorders. From constant worry to various […]

Q&A: What is OMAD and is it healthy?

Q: What is OMAD and is it healthy? A: OMAD means One Meal A Day. The “One Meal a Day” diet is gaining popularity for its simplicity and supposed benefits. The premise behind this eating plan is that you eat one meal a day—ONE meal, that’s it! You have a 1-hour eating window, where you […]

The Truth About Superfoods

The term “superfood” has taken on a life of its own. Superfoods are commonly defined as “a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.” They consist primarily of dark green leafy vegetables, berries, fish, nuts, healthy oils (e.g. olive oil or avocado oil), and a few other nutrient power-houses. What is […]

Q&A: What is inflammation, and how do I reduce it?

Q: What is inflammation, and how do I reduce it? A: Acute inflammation is a natural healing and protection response from our immune system. Think of your ankle swelling from an accidental roll on the tennis court. The body floods the joint with plasma and immune repair cells to inhibit movement so the soft tissue […]