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We made it to Friday, so I think we deserve a fresh, delicious, beautiful cocktail to close out the week. Don’t you think? I’ve had so much fun testing out new cocktail recipes over the past couple of years, and my favorites, by far, are margaritas. This easy grapefruit margarita recipe is made with just 5 simple ingredients. We’re skipping the grapefruit juice concentrate and using freshly squeezed grapefruit juice (so good this time of year), then we’re topping our glasses with a tajín rim and dried grapefruit slices because you know we’re fancy like that. In case you missed…
Ginger tea is one of those drinks people either swear by or question. Some say it’s great for digestion and inflammation, but what about your kidneys? Is it helpful, or could it do more harm than good? Is Ginger Tea Good For Your Kidneys? For most people, ginger tea is safe for the kidneys—and it might even be beneficial. Ginger contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that help protect kidney function. Some studies suggest that ginger extracts can reduce oxidative stress, improve kidney function in diabetes, and protect against damage caused by toxins. While these studies focused on ginger extract rather…
These recipe excerpts are from Cathy Katin-Grazzini’s new book, Love the Foods That Love the Planet. Reprinted with permission from Health Communications, Inc. Photography by Giordano Katin-Grazzini. Here’s a delicious way to salvage the tough, woody ends of asparagus spears. They make an exquisitely flavored velvety soup that whips up in minutes. We garnish it with chopped chives, a pinch of chili threads, and some homemade whole-grain croûtons. Asparagus Recoup Soup makes an elegant, delectable first course that smiles on the planet, is nourishing and comforting, and costs very little in time, effort, or ingredients. Using the ends of asparagus…
Alex & SonjaHi! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of the acclaimed cookbooks A Couple Cooks and Pretty Simple Cooking—and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share seasonal recipes and the joy of home cooking. Now, we’ve got over 3,000 well-tested recipes, including Mediterranean diet, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, smoothies, cocktails, and more!
734 As part of our #domoreyoga campaign for 2018, we are releasing short yoga videos every day till the end of the month (January 2018). As a way to motivate, inspire and help people like you get on their yoga mat each day. This yoga practice video is for anyone who wants to develop a home yoga practice. And is in good overall health. We hope to release more videos in the coming weeks ahead. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay up to date with the latest video releases. In today’s yoga practice video, we start off by working…
Alex & SonjaHi! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of the acclaimed cookbooks A Couple Cooks and Pretty Simple Cooking—and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share seasonal recipes and the joy of home cooking. Now, we’ve got over 3,000 well-tested recipes, including Mediterranean diet, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, smoothies, cocktails, and more!
California dreamin’ of a career in fitness? With its thriving wellness and fitness-conscious culture, the Golden State is the perfect place to launch your personal training career. But where do you begin? What certifications do you need? Do you need a license to work as a trainer in California? Get the answers to all these questions and learn everything you need to know about becoming a certified personal trainer in California. Why Become a Certified Personal Trainer in California? Growing Demand for Personal Trainers The timing couldn’t be more perfect for aspiring personal trainers in California. The fitness industry is experiencing remarkable growth,…
719 It’s been a while since I posted on the blog. From blogging weekly, I have completely put this on the backburner for the past 6 months. I know some of you have been asking me why I haven’t been posting. And I wanted to do a quick catch up and let you know what’s been going on. I went on a break from blogging when I went to India this past summer for 7 weeks. My longest trip since I moved to Redmond. In the past year, we have made 4 trips to India. 3 of them I did…
Low LibidoSigns // Causes // Relief // More Help If you’ve experienced a dip in your sex drive recently, you may be wondering whether it’s merely a brief lull or a more serious sign of low libido. It’s normal for your needs to ebb and flow over time. Your sex drive may decrease when you’re between relationships, squabbling with your partner, or dealing with work stress. Likewise, it may rev up if you’re in a new relationship, feeling extra-confident, or rewatching Bridgerton. It’s also common for female libido to slow down with age, especially during perimenopause and menopause. Research suggests…
Research has shown that a healthy lifestyle involving regular social connection, healthy sleep, healthful eating, moderate consumption of alcohol, and regular physical activity while avoiding an excessive amount of sedentary behavior and smoking, lowers depression risk. Researchers examined a combination of factors such as brain structure, genetics, lifestyle factors, and the metabolic and immune systems to determine the underlying mechanisms that could explain this relationship. According to the WHO, about 1 in 20 individuals suffer from depression, and the disorder presents a significant public health burden globally. The factors that affect the start of depression are complex and include a…