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The ingredient list for a delicious curry recipe doesn’t need to start with calorie-dense coconut milk or oil. This version gets its rich flavor from spices like ginger, turmeric, Thai chile pepper, cinnamon, garam masala, and garlic—and it’s stupid-easy to make. MORE: The Cleanest 3-Bean Salad You Can Make Prep time: 10 minutesTotal time: 50 minutesServes 6 1 c dry yellow lentils, thoroughly rinsed 1 med sweet onion, diced 1 qt low-sodium vegetable broth 1 c sweet corn 1 Thai chile pepper, seeded 1 cinnamon stick 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 1" piece of fresh ginger, sliced fine 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp garam masala ½ tsp ground coriander chopped cilantro and green onions for garnish (optional)...

Prep time: 10 minutesTotal time: 20 minutesServes 2 ⅓ lb cooked chorizo sausage 1 mango, sliced 2 handfuls arugula 1 small red chili, finely sliced 1 handful basil leaves ½ c cherry tomatoes 3 spring onions, finely sliced juice of 1 lime Cut the chorizo into ½" coins then heat up a frying pan. Once the pan is hot, add the chorizo and cook until it starts to brown, 1–2 minutes each side....

If you know how to manage the anxiety that stems from these types of situations, it ebbs and flows without causing too much of a problem. But sometimes, a stressor can trigger a sudden and intense feeling of disabling anxiety. This is known as a panic attack, and it can be extremely scary. When you have a panic attack, your body is basically experiencing an intense fight-or-flight response during which the sympathetic nervous system becomes activated and triggers a huge release of adrenaline....

, designed to help people rediscover the joy of homemade pizza, thanks to 10 colorful recipes from top cookbook authors. Get your family involved in cooking pizza. In the time it takes your oven to reach 500 degrees, kids can be covered in flour and rolling out dough, parents can be cutting their favorite vegetable toppings, and soon enough everyone will be enjoying a delicious meal that’s produce packed, endlessly creative, and easy on the budget....

But what if you suddenly poop10 times a day? Different story. It’s actually pretty common for adults in the US to experience short-term changes in bowel frequency, says Princeton gastroenterologist Anish Sheth, MD, author of What’s Your Poo Telling You? Recent dietary changes, for example, could increase your output. But if the problem persists—or reoccurs—the underlying cause could be serious. So here are the answers to your most urgent questions....

In fact, according to research published in Circulation, people who eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fish lower their risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke by 35%. Researchers tracked the eating habits of 31,546 people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or type 2 diabetes over five years, and found that those who ate the heart-healthy diet had the lowest chances of having a repeat stroke or heart attack....

Pumpkin Pecan PieWORK TIME: 20 MinutesTOTAL TIME: 1 Hour 10 MinutesSERVINGS: 8 Holly’s recipe combines traditional holiday flavors into one spectacular dessert. The gingersnap crust alone saves 5 g of saturated fat per slice over a traditional pie with made-from-scratch pastry dough. Just the right amount of nutritious pecans creates the delicious—and beautiful—topping without sending calories through the roof. 1/4 c butter, divided 1¼ c gingersnap cookie crumbs (about 30 cookies) 1½ tsp vanilla extract 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin 1 lg egg 1 lg egg white 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 3/4 c dark brown sugar, divided 2 Tbsp honey 3/4 c pecan halves...

You’re Upping Your WorkoutsMaybe you did an impressive round of push-ups or dove into a serious new weight-lifting routine. This may seem like breast pain, but the discomfort actually stems from the muscles underneath the breasts. “The pectoral muscles are there,” explains Taraneh Shirazian, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, and this set of muscles lying right under the breast tissue tightening and relaxing is actually the source of this tenderness....

What folk medicine says: In Ayurvedic practice, tinospora is classified as a rasayana herb (rasayanameans “circulation of the nutrient” in Sanskrit). These herbs are said to enhance longevity, promote intelligence, and prevent disease. What we know: In 2004, a lab study conducted at Miami Children’s Hospital showed that tinospora contains a special polysaccharide, or carbohydrate, that triggers activity of macrophages, the white blood cells that play a key role in immunity....

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Most of us confuse mind hunger, which has nothing to do with food, with body hunger, which does. After years of off-and-on dieting, we aren’t even sure we know how to feel true hunger; we no longer trust the innate wisdom of our biology. But being hungry is like being in love: If you don’t know, you’re probably not. Your body lets you know in no uncertain terms when it wants food....

“Hair follicles need natural oils from the glands that surround them to function,” says Robert Dorin, DO, a hair restoration surgeon at True & Dorin Medical Group in New York City. “If you have a dry, irritated, or unhealthy scalp, the hair your follicles produced will likely be drier and less manageable, too,” he says. To keep your scalp in top shape, follow these 7 steps—then sit back and watch your mane grow stronger and shinier by the day....

You can also join a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, in which you buy a share of a farm’s crops for a set period of time. As a member, you enjoy weekly or monthly harvests of fruits and veggies, from fingerling potatoes to broccoli, depending on where you live. Bonus: Because you never know what you’ll get, it can inspire you to experiment with new foods. To locate a CSA near you, call (800) 516-7797....

Workout At A GlanceThe Strength Plan What you’ll need: 2 sets of dumbbells (2 to 5 and 8 to 10 pounds); a chair.Week 1: Do the exercise routine 6 days a week, alternating between Workout A (for your chest, back, and abs) and Workout B (for your arms, legs, and butt).Week 2: Follow the same schedule, but challenge yourself by trying the Make It Harder options.The Cardio PlanWeeks 1 & 2: Walk for 30 minutes 6 days a week, alternating between the Speed Ladder interval routine and Power Walk workout....

No doubt you’re familiar with acid reflux, which occurs when digestive juices back up into the chest and/or throat and cause a burning sensation. But there’s also something called “silent reflux,” which is different from common heartburn. It has the same causes but without the usual symptoms. Instead of indigestion, sufferers get sore throats, chronic coughs, and have difficulty swallowing. According to Jamie Koufman, MD, a New York City laryngologist who has been studying and treating the condition for about 30 years, nearly 50% of Americans have silent reflux and don’t know it....

While going on a yoga retreat or a spa junket is a popular way of using your vacation to chill out and go deep, a growing number of stressed-out Americans are spending anywhere from a weekend to two weeks in total silence on a Vipassana insight meditation retreat. The practice of staying silent has long tradition in Eastern philosophy, and it has very relevant modern-day application, explains Massachusetts Insight Meditation Center’s Gyano Gibson....

That’s what YouTube comedian Hannah Hart urges viewers to do in the very first episode of her insanely popular series My Drunk Kitchen. If you’ve never seen it, we feel sorry for you because it’s exactly what it sounds like: people cooking while getting sauced … literally. Yep, it’s awesome. It’s also accidently awesome: The series began after Hannah got drunk in her sister’s apartment and used a webcam to capture her goofy, yet failed attempt to make grilled cheese without any cheese....

In an unpublished study presented at SLEEP 2013, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, people were asked to assess the opposite sex’s interest in sex. They filled out surveys twice: once at 5:00pm and again the following day at 5:00pm, after having been awake for the full 24 hours. (We hope the researchers at least gave them coffee.) The findings: “Men reported that men want sex more than women in the first survey,” says Jennifer Peszka, PhD, associate professor of psychology at Hendrix College in Arkansas....

Ashley’s answer: This is one of my most-asked questions. But before the advent of fiber supplements and their advertising campaigns, hardly anyone asked it! Why? Foods as they exist in nature aren’t made of just one form of fiber, and the positive health results of consuming a fiber-rich diet don’t come from prioritizing one “type of fiber” over another. Let’s start with some basic definitions: soluble fiber attracts water to form a gel, which creates bulk in digestive system, thus slowing digestion and making you feel full....