What’s your guilty food pleasure?I think I could live off my guacamole (see the recipe on page 2!). It’s my favorite dish. I add lemons instead of limes, which gives a unique kick. I like it chunky and love eating it with tortilla chips. Which recipe from your book do you regularly have prepared and in your freezer?My tortilla soup. Everyone loves it. My friends and family are always asking me when I’m going to make it next....
Specifically, exercise: Gives you more energy Tones muscles, burns fat, and helps you feel better about your body Boosts your mood and sense of well-being so you feel sexier, more confident Builds strong and flexible muscles, so you’ll be less worried about hurting yourself Provides physical fun you can have with your mate, so you feel closer Additionally, a Boston University School of Medicine study found that sedentary men could significantly lower their risk of erectile dysfunction by burning at least 200 calories a day (the equivalent of walking about 2 miles briskly)....
More from Prevention: The 8 Cruelest Foods You Eat"While the US medical establishment is making strides in reducing unnecessary antibiotic use, the agricultural community is not keeping pace," says the letter written by physicians and scientists, including former FDA Commissioner Donald Kennedy, PhD, now president emeritus at Stanford University. In fact, diseases from antibiotic-resistant germs now kill more Americans than HIV/AIDS.The most well-documented scientific reason for cutting back is an increase in food poisoning caused by drug-resistant strains of Salmonella and campylobacter bacteria....
Photos by Mitch Mandel Here’s how to put them together:Heat oven to 425°F. Trim ends off 2 or 3 small zucchini and cut lengthwise into quarters. Put on a nonstick baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast 5 minutes. Meanwhile, wrap 1 slice prosciutto around each of 4 halibut or cod fillets (4 to 5 ounces each). Remove pan from oven, flip zucchini and push to one side, and put fish on pan....
Here, proven ways to fine-tune your already healthy routine for fast results. Speed up your walk Pick up your pace and you’ll burn an average of 25% more calories—and target belly fat. One recent study from the University of Arkansas found that even when exercisers burned exactly the same number of calories a week, those who did shorter, high-intensity workouts had a 20% drop in visceral (deep abdominal) fat after 3 months, while those who did longer workouts at a moderate pace had no change....
SautéedLemon Sole On Smashed Spring Taters PREP TIME: 10 minutes | TOTAL TIME: 30 minute | SERVINGS: 4 There’s no butter in these mashed potatoes—and you won’t miss it! 30 Minutes or Less How It’s Healthy: 1 lb sm new potatoes 4 Tbsp chopped parsley 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp lemon juice 4 sm sole fillets (¾ lb) ¼ c all-purpose flour ½ c dry white wine 2 Tbsp chopped shallot 2 Tbsp capers, drained COVER potatoes with 3" of cold water in pot....
That’s according to Daniel Bergner, whose new book, What Do Women Want? explores the current research about female sexuality—and turns long-held notions about women’s sex drive inside out. How different are we talking? According to Bergner, women may be even more promiscuous by nature, more aggressive sexuality, and less inclined toward monogamy than men. We caught up with the author to talk about what women really want in the bedroom—and how they can finally get it....
Weekly boot camp and yoga classes often take a back seat to shopping, parties, and decorating this time of year. But the holiday season is no time to start slacking when it comes to sweating. “You need it more than ever because it’s also the season of high stress, extra to-dos, and high indulgence,” says time-management expert Julie Morgenstern. “There’s no need to throw your hands up in the air and just skip your workouts until January....
You know the result: A familiar red, painful hot spot—inflammation. What you can’t see: infection-gobbling macrophages; natural killer cells and T cells that blast infectious invaders with a lethal burst of toxic chemicals; and a host of traffic-directing chemical messengers that orchestrate the whole complex, lifesaving ballet. But in a dramatic series of discoveries from the frontiers of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer, scientists have uncovered inflammation’s dark side....
For dogs, break up the monotony of the nightly walk. Don’t bring him back in as soon as he goes to the bathroom. The extra outdoor time won’t hurt you either. Vary your routes, and stop occasionally to practice obedience commands and fun tricks. These actions reinforce your dog’s mental focus and provide him a good workout so that when he comes inside, he is ready to relax. After dinner, play round robin recall with your dog....
Lower-Back Lift Muscles Worked: erector spinae, glutes, and hamstrings Step 1 Lie facedown on an aerobic step or bench, with your legs hanging down off the end and your hips bent at a 45- to 90-degree angle. Bend your knees, and cross your ankles. Hold on to the edges of the step for support. Keep your head down. Step 2 Tighten your abdominals to help support your lower back. Keeping your knees bent, slowly lift your legs until your thighs are in line with your body and are parallel to the floor....
This recipe is for a basic gluten-free fruit crumble with the perfect pairing of sage and apples. If you love sage, feel free to add as much as you like—no need to stop at a single tablespoon! You can also experiment with different fruits and veggies: I think pears would be great, or if you want to get crazy and more savory, go for some butternut squash. The only thing I will not negotiate is the ice cream....
Slowly digested, low-GI carbohydrates (“tricklers”) are also metabolized into glucose but their entry into the bloodstream is stretched over an extended period of time. Instead of a glycemic surge, there’s a glycemic “trickle.” The body responds to a slower, smaller, infusion of glucose with a reduced insulin release. Rather than having too much and then too little glucose circulating in the blood, the body experiences a steady supply of readily available energy....
Grilled Pork Tacos with Avocado Radish Salad (pictured above) Lean pork tenderloin replaces shoulder in this healthier version of Mexican “carnitas.” Grilling the meat (instead of simmering it in its own fat) allows any grease to drip away. To ensure you get the full 20 g of fiber—80% of your daily goal!—look for low-carb whole grain tortillas with about 50 calories and 8 g of fiber. SERVINGS: 4 (2 tacos each) TOTAL TIME: 50 minutes PORK 1½ tsp paprika ¼ tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp dry mustard ¼–½ tsp ground red pepper 1 trimmed pork tenderloin (about 1¼ lb) 1 Tbsp olive oil 8 whole grain tortillas (6"-7" diameter) SALAD ¼ tsp dried oregano 1 ripe med avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into ¼" chunks ½ c sliced radishes (about 4 lg) 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed limejuice (about ½ lime)...
The Weirdest Antioxidant—Ever. Tomatoes, blueberries…and rotten eggs? Plenty of foods offer a heaping dose of healthy antioxidants, and it turns out that rotten eggs might confer similar benefits. Hydrogen sulfide, the gas that gives rancid eggs their distinctive odor, is responsible for the effect. Of course, we’re not recommending a rotten egg scramble. Find out which other foods (tastier ones, we promise) confer similar benefits. Wanna Live Longer? Of course you do, and new research reveals that a simple activity that might help: Volunteer work....
Bonus: These foods don’t spoil as quickly as fresh. Below, five cupboard staples we love—and simple steps to transform them into quick and delicious meals. ChickpeasIn a recent study, adults who ate 3 cups a week cut both total and bad cholesterol by 7 points.TRY: Crunchy chickpeas: Rinse and dry chickpeas, spray lightly with oil and spices; bake until golden brown. Canned wild salmonIt contains heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids and fewer pollutants, like PCBs, than farmed....
Photos by Thomas Macdonald Here’s how to put them together:Prepare 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti per package directions. Reserve ½ cup cooking liquid and drain pasta in colander. Whisk together cooking liquid, 5 tablespoons peanut butter, 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and ½ cup chopped scallion greens. Add to pasta, tossing to combine well. Divide among 4 serving bowls and top with ¼ cup slivered scallion greens....
Schools do their best to meet USDA recommendations (keeping fat under 35 percent and offering fruits and vegetables), but most cafeterias continue to churn out a school lunch full of refined grains, saturated fat, and sugar. And kids who choose à la carte foods—that is, those offered in addition to the main lunch—get twice the sugar, 20 percent more calories, and fewer fruits and vegetables than peers who don’t choose those foods, finds a Kentucky State University study of more than 700 sixth-graders....
