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 Trying to find the best time for exercise? The truth is, it’s personal! Follow these tips to figure out what fitness routine works best for you.  Dawn, dusk or dead of night— when’s the best time to work out? Well, that depends on when’s the best time for you, because the benefits of physical activity depend upon how… Read More »

“While heatstroke contains the word stroke and both are potentially life-threatening medical emergencies, stroke and heatstroke are not the same condition,” said, Rani Whitfield, M.D., family practitioner and American Stroke Association spokesperson. Heatstroke, sometimes called sunstroke, occurs when core body temperature rises to more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit and organs can’t function properly. A stroke,… Read More »

Ingredients 1½ teaspoons canola oil ½ small red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped ¼ cup bourbon 1 cup fresh or frozen (not thawed) blueberries ¼ cup ketchup 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1½ teaspoons molasses Pinch of ground allspice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1… Read More »

Ingredients 2 pounds small potatoes, preferably heirloom 1 cup chopped celery 2 ounces smoked ham, sliced into strips ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, or scallions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or dill ¾ cup nonfat buttermilk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon peanut or canola oil ½ teaspoon salt Freshly… Read More »

Ingredients ¼ cup whipping cream 2 teaspoons sugar ¼ cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt 15 frozen mini phyllo cups (1.9-ounce package) 15 fresh blueberries 15 fresh raspberries       Directions Beat cream in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar; beat until stiff. Fold in yogurt. Divide the yogurt cream among phyllo… Read More »

 Ingredients ¾ cup wild rice ½ cup quinoa (see Tips), rinsed if necessary ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup fruity vinegar, such as raspberry or pomegranate ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 cups halved pitted fresh sweet cherries (see Tips) 2 stalks celery, diced ¾ cup diced aged goat cheese, smoked… Read More »

Ingredients 2 slices whole-wheat country bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces ⅓ cup fresh or frozen and thawed blueberries 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste 12 ounces 90%-lean ground beef Freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions Place bread in… Read More »

 Ingredients ¾ cup fresh salsa 24 blue corn tortilla chips ¼ cup finely crumbled cotija cheese         Directions: Drain any excess liquid from salsa. Top chips with the salsa and sprinkle each with cheese. Serve immediately.

 Ingredients Cake • 1¼ cups granulated sugar • ⅓ cup canola oil • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature • 4 large eggs, at room temperature  • 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour • 1 cup cake flour • 1½ teaspoons baking powder • ½ teaspoon baking soda • ½ teaspoon salt… Read More »

 Ingredients: 1/3 cup dried, unsweetened cranberries or raisins 1/4 cup sliced almonds (unsalted) 2 Tbsp hulled, unsalted sunflower seeds 3 red or green apples, cored and thinly sliced into about 12 pieces each 1-2 tsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp water 1/4 cup reduced-fat, smooth peanut butter 1 Tbsp honey   Directions 1. In a small… Read More »