Tag: health
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Ajvar
Ajvar is a delicious roasted bell pepper and eggplant spread that we discovered with delight on our trip in Southeast Europe. Grocery stores have countless varieties. The best Ajvar we ate in a family in Bosnia-Herzegovina. It is sweet, sour, salty, and can be made spicy. Ingredients (4 people) 3 large red bell peppers ½…
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Why has long-term stress such a big impact on your health and what can you do about it?
Photo: Anna Pelosi Do you have difficulty relaxing and calming the mind? Do you react easily frustrated and moody? Do you often have an upset stomach? Frequent colds and infections? Restless nights? Increased use of alcohol? Grinding teeth in the night? Do you have difficulty concentrating and recall a memory? Long-term stress is one of…
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Food is my medicine
Have you ever tried black quinoa? The past two years I spent in Central and South America I ate quinoa for breakfast every day. Quinoa has a lot of health benefits and is one of the world’s healthiest foods (protein, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus). Back in Europe I switched back to oats. I thought quinoa only…
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