2. Make Vegetables the Star of Your Bowl To make your pasta bowl more diabetes-friendly, add color from the produce aisle. Centering your pasta dish around nonstarchy, naturally low-calorie vegetables can easily increase the amount of vitamins and minerals on your plate, says Smithson. “Nonstarchy vegetables are [also] high in fiber and have few carbohydrates, … Read more

For some of us, post-pandemic life and transitioning back to the ‘new normal’ has not been easy. Between juggling responsibilities and ticking off never-ending to-do lists, finding time to switch off can be challenging. Some people go for a walk to destress; others read books. Some listen to podcasts, while others do yoga to relax. Fortunately, you … Read more

“For patients with ATTR-CM, palliative care can help improve quality of life by working to reduce the side effects of treatment and managing associated symptoms, while also addressing the emotional and psychosocial dimensions of an illness,” says Kurt Merkelz, MD, a hospice and palliative care specialist and the chief medical officer with Compassus in Houston. … Read more

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a thoughtful gift to make your mum feel unique and beautiful, we’ve got you covered. Whether she’s a beauty enthusiast or loves to experiment with makeup, we’ve compiled a list of Mother’s Day gift ideas, including skincare products, makeup and beauty tools that … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. Chocolate and nuts make for an iconic duo, and that’s just one of the reasons I love this chocolate walnut cake. This cake is rich, moist, and topped with a glossy ganache. The chocolate flavor is … Read more

Quick dinner recipes that are on the table in 30 minutes or less! Not only simple and easy, but delicious too! My family loves these. Raise your hand if weeknights feel like a constant scramble. 🙋 Between after-school activities for my kids, work piling up, and the general chaos of real life, the last thing … Read more

This green goddess pasta salad might be the smartest recipe I’ve ever come up with — and it only takes 6 ingredients. The secret? A bagged green goddess salad kit does all the heavy lifting. No blender, no herb chopping, no whisking a dressing from scratch. Just toss it with rigatoni, chickpeas, and crumbled Boursin, … Read more

In My Kitchen posts are hosted by Sherry, from  Sherry’s Pickings. Please visit her site to see what everybody else is sharing this month. I join four times each year, on the first day of January, April, July and October. If you are a food blogger, consider taking part of this fun event. It is … Read more

Summer dinner recipes to make on repeat! Bright, fresh, and full of produce like tomatoes, corn, and herbs. Super easy, super delicious! Summer is my favorite time to cook – not because I want to spend hours in a hot kitchen, but because I genuinely don’t have to. That summer produce does all the work. … Read more