Author: modernwomenshealth
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Spicy Feel-Good Chicken Soup
Ingredients: Spicy Chicken Stock 1 (2-pound) cauliflower crowns 4 cups thin wedges mixed cabbages (such as bok choy, or red cabbage) 4 cups cooked chicken Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced Basil leaves, cilantro leaves with tender stems 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely grated 3 limes, cut into wedges Directions: Heat…
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Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Ingredients: 1 ½ lb. sirloin steak, cut into think strips Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 tsp. chili oil ¼ cup olive oil 1 green onion, thinly sliced ¾ lb. slender asparagus, trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces 3 garlic cloves, minced ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes Miracle rice…
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Baby Lettuces with Radishes and Spring Herbs
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (2 fl. oz./60 ml) Champagne vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 3/4 cup (6 fl. oz./180 ml) olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 4 heads assorted baby greens, such as red leaf lettuce, Little Gem lettuce, Bibb lettuce and radicchio, leaves separated…
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Arugula, Radicchio and Escarole Salad
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbs. white vinegar 2 tsp. Ideal Protein balsamic vinaigrette 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1 cup baby arugula leaves 1/2 head radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces 1 head escarole, pale yellow inner leaves only, torn into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves Directions: In the bottom of…
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Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holidays are upon us which means more festivities and for many the dreaded weight gain. Let this be the year you do not gain weight. If you know you have an office lunch party then for breakfast and dinner choose healthier lighter options such as a veggie omelet for breakfast and chicken and vegetables…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. Create an Early Detection Plan…
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Cheers to Peaceful Sleeping – Insomnia
We have all experienced insomnia – the inability to fall asleep or the inability to stay asleep. Occasional situational insomnia related to stress is common. However, chronic poor sleep quality can impact your ability to function at your best. It is not surprising that insomnia is often related to things that we can change. What…
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Ovarian Cancer is the most Deadly gynecologic Cancer
This year in the United States, more than 22,000 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed, and approximately 14,000 women will die of the disease.3 About one in 75 women will get a diagnosis of ovarian cancer in her lifetime, with the average age of onset at 63.4 However, the risk is much higher…
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Ovarian Cancer is one of the most deadly of women’s cancers. Each year, approximately 21,980 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In 2014, approximately 14,270 women will die in the United States from this disease. It is estimated by the World Health Organization IARC department that there are over 238,000 new cases diagnosed annually…
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Apple Cider Sage Braised Pork
Ingredients: 3 to 3 ½ lb. boneless pork shoulder roast Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 jar (24.5 oz./695 g) apple cider sage braising sauce Slow-Cooker Method: Season the pork with salt and pepper. In the stovetop-safe inserts of a slow cooker or Dutch over medium-heat, warm the oil. Brown…