Though I’m not usually fond of pasta salads, this one is an exception. Flavored with fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic, this is a healthy light meal or side dish for summer. Ingredients 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 cups water 1.5 cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta – you can use another small pasta shape) 2 cups […]
Author Archives: Sheila Kealey
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about how we overestimate exercise intensity, 70 year olds getting fit playing soccer, the accuracy of activity trackers, red meat and breast cancer risk, and more. It’s Never Too Late to Get Fit or Play Games Though some may think that the intensity, speed, turns, agility, and skills needed for soccer are the […]
Baked Mediterranean Frittata
Enjoy this frittata as a healthy breakfast, lunch, or supper. It’s delicious hot or cold, and leftovers make a great lunch or snack. This is a very nutritious dish that is rich in vegetables and good quality protein from the eggs and cottage cheese, and relatively low in calories. Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 […]
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read why physical activity should be fun, a new ranking of powerhouse veggies, why max speed workouts are important, how to spot a fad diet, and more. Framing physical activity as fun influences subsequent snacking. For people wanting to lose weight, adding physical activity doesn’t always shed extra pounds. Research suggests that many individuals […]