Refried Bean Tacos with Chipotle Cashew Cream

Refried Bean Tacos with Chipotle Cashew Cream For a weeknight meal, make the chipotle cashew cream in advance and store refrigerated until serving. by: a Couple Cooks Serves: 4 (2 tacos each) WHAT YOU NEED Supremely Simple Refried Black Beans Chipotle...

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Za’atar-Spiced Butternut Squash Soup

Za’atar-Spiced Butternut Squash Soup Salma: First I would recommend to arm yourself with some great Middle Eastern staples such as za’atar (a thyme and sesame seed seasoning) which can be added to almost any vegetable dish, along with sumac (a crushed...

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5 habits that foster weight loss

5 Habits that foster weight loss If you’re like many Americans, you’re still carrying an extra pound or two that you gained over the holidays. Over the years, that extra weight can really add up—and that added girth is hard on your heart. Often, the hardest part about losing weight isn’t about knowing what to eat. You’ve heard it a thousand times: eat lots of vegetables, fruits, whole grains,...

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Look on the bright side and maybe even live longer

Look on the bright side and maybe even live longer In these turbulent times, it’s sometimes a struggle to maintain a glass-half-full view of life. But if you can, it may serve you well. A growing body of research links optimism—a sense that all will be well—to a lower risk...

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How to Get Vitamin D (Besides the Sun)

How to Get Vitamin D (Besides the Sun) When it comes to maintaining various systems of your body, consider vitamin D your sun-soaked secret weapon — the nutrient has a stacked resume and is found in cells throughout your body. First, it’s essential for bone health. Without...

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Exactly How To Change Your Cardio Routine If You Want To Set A PR

Exactly How To Change Your Cardio Routine If You Want To Set A PR Ah, springtime, when we clean out our closets, clear our minds, and spruce up our fitness routines. Since summer is the unnoffical start of peak running season (in preparation for fall marathons), it’s important...

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Spinach Artichoke Red Rice Casserole

Spinach Artichoke Red Rice Casserole The other day I had a chat with a young woman who had experienced extreme success in her business, gaining world renown in five short years. I asked her the secret to her very quick success. Without a beat, she said something...

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