Makes: 5 servings Ingredients: 5 bell peppers 1 pound 90% lean ground beef ¾ cup brown rice ½ can diced low-sodium tomatoes 3 Tbsp. lemon juice ¼ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp allspice ¼ tsp. ground black pepper Directions Cut a circular hole in the tops of the bell peppers. Remove the seeds and membrane and set aside. Brown ground beef in skillet and drain any remaining fat. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients...
An individual’s mental health—how one thinks, feels and acts—can change over time due to factors like workload, stress, and work-life balance. With 1 in 5 American adults experiencing mental illness (including stress, anxiety, and depression) each year, it is apparent that mental health matters.
Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 tsp. olive oil ½ cup sweet onion (sliced) 1 garlic clove (finely chopped) 3 small new potatoes (quartered) ¾ cup carrot (sliced) ¾ cup asparagus pieces ¾ cup sugar snap peas or green beans ½ cup radishes (quartered) ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. black pepper ½ tsp. dried dill Directions Heat the oil in a skillet. Cook the onion for two minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Stir...
According to a Gallup poll, 55% of Americans experience stress on a daily basis—making the United States one of the most stressed-out nations in the world. Unfortunately, chronic and long-term stress can greatly increase your risk of developing a serious health condition.
Makes: 6 servings Ingredients: ½ pound white button mushrooms ½ pound cremini mushrooms ¼ pound 90% lean ground beef 1 ½ Tbsp. canola oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic (minced) 8 oz no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 Tbsp. chili powder 3 tsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. cider vinegar 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper 4 whole-wheat buns (optional) Directions Chop the mushrooms to the approximate size and texture of cooked ground beef. Heat a sauté...
The foods and beverages we consume have a significant impact on our health. In fact, 60% of adults have one or more diet-related chronic diseases.
Makes: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 lb ground skinless turkey breast 3 large carrots, sliced crosswise into rounds 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 small onion, chopped 1 28 oz can no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 15.5 oz can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 T dried Italian seasoning, crumbled ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 4 C fat-free, low sodium chicken broth Directions Put all ingredients in a...
In the United States, 1 in 4 deaths results from heart disease, making it the leading cause of death in the country. Additionally, half of Americans are at risk for heart disease, and that statistic continues to rise.
Makes: 6 servings Ingredients: 2 pounds of stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Salt and black pepper (optional, to taste) 2 cups water 2 tsp. beef bouillon 1 garlic clove (finely chopped) 3 carrots (sliced) 3 potatoes (diced) 1 onion (chopped) 1 celery stalk(sliced) Herbs (e.g. bay leaf, basil, and oregano as desired) Directions Place meat in a slow cooker. Mix the flour, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl,...
As the new year approaches, you may find yourself reflecting on the past year. This introspection is a significant first step toward selecting a New Year’s resolution to help you grow as a person.
