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These healthy dips star nutrient-rich ingredients that taste incredible! From savory appetizer or veggie dips to sweet fruit dips, here are lighter versions of favorites that everyone will love. In the past, to me “healthy dip” meant something bland and tasteless. Then, I started experimenting with ingredients and found that Greek yogurt, protein-rich beans, and spices make dips taste even better! As a professional recipe developer, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve served cottage cheese ranch or Greek yogurt fruit dip at a party and everyone raves! I’ve tested each one of these recipes multiple times so they…

Rochester, NY Fox Sports Radio Rochester’s What’s Going On, The Ryan Show, and New Solutions Network (NSN) have announced the launch of a collaborative mental health outreach and suicide prevention initiative. The campaign, which leverages both national and regional media platforms, aims to reduce stigma, raise awareness, and connect audiences with vital mental health resources. Marshawn Kneeland, remembered by family, friends, and the sports community This initiative comes at a crucial time, as January is one of the highest-risk months for suicide, particularly among men and high-performing individuals. It is also a period when the public is often left grieving…

When Our Eating Feels Like the Problem Many people come to therapy worried about their behaviour. They may feel stuck in patterns they do not fully understand. This can involve emotional eating or using food to cope. Food is often blamed because it is visible and immediate. What we see on the surface is rarely the whole story. What Often Lives Beneath Coping Behaviours Coping behaviours usually develop for a reason. They help manage emotions that feel overwhelming or unclear. When we are unaware of what is happening under the surface, it is easy to assume the behaviour itself is…

The obliques often don’t get the attention they deserve regarding core workouts. These muscles, running along the sides of your abdomen, play a crucial role in rotation, lateral flexion, and overall core stability. Incorporating targeted oblique exercises into your fitness routine can enhance athletic performance, improve posture, and help sculpt that coveted waistline.  Understanding the Obliques Your obliques consist of two main muscles: the external obliques and the internal obliques. The external obliques are located on the sides and front of the abdomen, while the internal obliques lie underneath them. Together, they facilitate movements such as twisting the torso, bending…

In this article, we’ll explore what phubbing is and consider strategies when our friends or partners are spending more time on their phone than with us. “Without ​technology​ humanity has no future, but we have to be careful that we don’t become so mechanised that we lose our human feelings.” – Dalai Lama Recently, I was “phubbed” by a friend which was very upsetting. For those not in the know the definition of “phubbing” is the act of snubbing someone in a social setting by looking at your phone instead of paying attention. On face value phubbing is a funny…

1. Concrete Experience — Let Them Feel ItLearning begins with experience, not explanation.Instead of starting with anatomy theory, allow students to enter a pose and feel what’s happening first.For example, in Virabhadrasana II, invite students to notice sensations in their feet, legs, and hips before offering alignment cues.This builds curiosity, presence, and internal awareness — the foundation for meaningful learning.2. Reflective Observation — Invite AwarenessNext, guide students to reflect on what they feel:Where do you sense effort?Where do you feel support?Does anything change when you shift your stance slightly?These questions develop interoception — the internal listening that turns movement into…

Weight loss drugs may not completely reshape users in the way they thinkWeight loss jabs can be precribed through the NHS for qualifying patients(Image: Getty)Weight loss medications have transformed how people approach body changes, opening up new possibilities for millions. Yet recent research has revealed that users might be missing out in one crucial aspect following their weight loss – and experts are recommending a straightforward adjustment to their daily habits.According to findings in the Sports Medicine journal, scientists discovered that whilst GLP-1 RA medications can effectively reduce weight, they contribute very little towards enhancing physical fitness or movement capability.…

This Moroccan chickpea stew is a hearty dinner packed with sweet potatoes, warming spices, and nutritious vegetables. It’s the perfect plant-based comfort food for busy weeknights! Here’s a healthy dinner idea that’s so hearty and satisfying, it will please everyone around the table: this Moroccan Chickpea Stew! It’s ultra flavorful: the sweet potatoes get tender and creamy, the chickpeas soak up all those gorgeous spices, and everything comes together in one pot. I love serving this stew with quinoa for a tasty plant based dinner that’s also gluten free. If you like, a dollop of Greek yogurt: and most definitely…

Welcome! I’m Heidi – This site celebrates cooking, and aspires to help you integrate the power of lots of vegetables and whole foods into your everyday meals. The recipes you ‘ll find here are vegetarian, often vegan, written with the home cook in mind. This site has been my online “home base” for nearly twenty years. It was initially built on the premise that when you own over 100 cookbooks (raises hand!), it is time to stop buying, and start cooking. This site chronicles a cookbook collection, one (vegetarian) recipe at a time. But there’s a bit more to the…

By dinnertime, your body craves hearty fuel―but that doesn’t mean heavy. This fire bowl layers lean ground beef and bison with charred Brussels sprouts, kale, roasted sweet potatoes, and a zippy chili-lime sauce. It’s colourful, satisfying, and muscle-supportive, yet leaves you feeling light enough to take on tomorrow.This recipe was originally published in the January 2026 issue of alive magazine.