Author: modernwomenshealth
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World IBD Day
Worldwide, five million people live with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, conditions known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). World IBD Day is marked on 19 May each year. World IBD Day is led by patient organisation representing 35 countries on four continents from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, 28 European nations through the umbrella organisation EFCCA,…
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Zucchini with Roasted Red Peppers and Chives
Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers 2 garlic cloves, chopped (optional) 3 to 4 tbs. chopped fresh chives 5 to 8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced 2 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil Walden farms balsamic dressing, to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Pinch of sugar (if boiling zucchini) 4 young, tender zucchini, about 1…
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Seared Tuna Salad
Ingredients: 4 tuna steaks, about 1 ½ lb. total, each about 1 inch thick Salt, to taste, plus ¼ tsp. Freshly ground pepper, to taste 6 oz. green beans, but into bite-size pieces 2 Tbs. tahini Juice of 1 lemon 2 Tbs. water 1 Tbs. olive oil ½ lb. of mixed salad greens Directions: Season…
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Hamburger Steaks IP Style
Ingredients: 1-2 lbs. lean ground beef, shape into 4-8 oz. patties if desired 1-2 cups sliced or diced mushrooms 1 small shallot, diced 1 pkg IP mushroom soup Directions: Cook patties to desired liking. Mix soup as directed on package. Sauté mushrooms and shallot with 1-2 tsp. olive oil in a small skillet till tender.…
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Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle
Have your healthy New Year’s habits already begun to fade? Recharge your resolutions during National Nutrition Month® with help from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In celebration of the 2015 National Nutrition Month theme, “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle,” the Academy is encouraging everyone to adopt eating and physical activity plans that are focused…
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Garlic and Lemon Chicken with Green Beans
Ingredients: 6 tbs. olive oil 2 lemons, 1 thinly slice, 1 juiced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper ¾ pound trimmed green beans 4 chicken breasts Directions: Preheat an oven to 400F. Coat a large baking dish or cast-iron skillet with 1 tbs. of the olive oil. Arrange…
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Bouillabaisse
Ingredients: 3 Tbs. olive oil 1 bunch green onion chopped 4 garlic cloves, sliced ½ tsp. saffron threads, crumbled ¼ tsp. fennel seeds Large pinch of red pepper flakes, plus more, to taste 1 can (14 ½ oz.) diced plum tomatoes with juice 4 cups fish stock or vegetable broth ¾ tsp salt ¾ lb.…
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March Colon Cancer Awareness
Everyone seems to be worried about how their butt looks. We do squats and follow a low-carb diet so we can fit in our bikini or our designer skinny jeans. We check it out in the mirror. We ask our husbands and girlfriends if our butt looks bigger. We compare it to the latest celebrity…
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What Guys Don’t Understand About Sex
In spite of the billions of dollars spent on candy, cards, flowers and more elaborate Valentine’s gifts, most guys can’t seem to solve the conundrum of what women really want from sex. It’s not for lack of trying. Men are very trying. Just ask any woman! As a public service during this annual celebration of…
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Ideal Protein Announces “Ideal Heart” Month
We are proud to share with you a press release that has been distributed to various media outlets. The press release presents the relationship between excess weight and increased risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular-related issues. Our medical panel states that embarking on the Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method can bring major benefits to…