Category: Points of interest

What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment | Health.com

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DIY Hanging Herb Garden

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Spring Soup Recipes, For Weight Loss

24 Spring Soups for Weight Loss (msn.com)

Slide 1 of 25: Enjoy the flavors of spring with these healthy soup recipes. These soups are packed with seasonal produce like peas, asparagus, cabbage and spinach. Recipes like Spring Vegetable Minestra with Mint & Basil Pistou and Pea Soup are low-calorie and high in fiber, a nutrient that can help you feel full for longer periods of time to help you meet your goals.
Slide 2 of 25: This fragrant, Italian-flavored soup takes advantage of quick-cooking ingredients--boneless, skinless chicken breast, bagged baby spinach and canned beans. It features a simple homemade basil pesto swirled in at the end to add a fresh herb flavor. If you are very pressed for time, you can substitute 3 to 4 tablespoons of a store-bought basil pesto. Recipe by Nancy Baggett for EatingWell.
Slide 3 of 25: Based on a popular weight-loss plan, this healthy cabbage soup recipe gets tons of flavor and a metabolism-boosting kick from spicy chiles.
Slide 4 of 25: A simple pea soup makes an elegant start to a spring meal. It's also a great way to use frozen vegetables when the produce section is looking bleak.

Good News

Teen Refugee Collects Thousands of Coats for Charity—With a Little Help From Mark Cuban (goodnewsnetwork.org)

Healthy Snacks

Dietitians Say These Healthy, Delicious Snacks Pair

Slide 1 of 10: Is there anything better than a fresh, hot cup of coffee in the morning? Whether you enjoy the occasional cup or can’t get out of bed without the stuff, coffee looms large over our diets. It’s a staple for a majority of Americans; a whopping 62% of us drink at least one cup a day.But picking a snack to pair with coffee is much more complicated than finding the perfect roast, especially since so many popular ones (we’re looking at you, donuts) are pretty much junk food.“Snacks provide an energy boost between meals, if they’re planned right,” says Jerlyn Jones, R.D.N., L.D., owner of The Lifestyle Dietitian. Avoid or limit snacks high in added sugar, fat, and sodium, and look for ones high in fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals instead. If you’ve been experiencing some of the negative effects of coffee, like jitters and indigestion, snacks might not be able to help you. There’s no evidence to link drinking coffee on an empty stomach to an increase in the severity of negative side effects, Jones notes.One exception, however, could be a common symptom for caffeine lovers.“Coffee is very acidic and can cause upset stomach or aggravate acid reflux,” explains Diana Sugiuchi, R.D.N., founder of Nourish Family Nutrition.“Having something to eat can offset this.”When drinking coffee, try to keep yourself from slipping into an indulgent routine. Jones and Sugiuchi recommend watching out for added sugars and simple carbs in things like white flour and creamers. Both ingredients“will lead to a big spike in blood sugar followed by a crash which will make you feel tired and sluggish a couple of hours later,” Sugiuchi explains,“which is what you’re trying to avoid.”It’s 10 a.m. and you need a post-breakfast, pre-lunch pick-me-up, a satisfying snack that complements your second (OK, possibly third) cup of coffee without sabotaging lunch. You’ve sworn off the truly unhealthy stuff, but kale chips aren’t going to cut it either. Try these 10 dietitian-approved options with flavors that pair well with a cup of joe.
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Warm Weather Plants

These Are the Warm Weather Plants That Will Thrive In the Hot Months Ahead (msn.com)

Slide 1 of 18: As the temperatures begin to rise, it’s time to put warm-weather vegetables, herbs, and plants in the ground (or containers) so they grow for the season ahead! For crops that mature quickly, like beans, planting seeds will work just fine. But for other plants, like tomatoes, you’ll need to purchase transplants or fruit won’t have time to mature in some regions of the country. All annual flowers can also be planted in June, like perennials, which come back every year around this time, too. The biggest challenge in June is making sure to keep plants watered evenly. It’s also smart to keep an eye out for pests. Inspect your plants every few days so insects won’t get a foothold; you’ll be surprised how quickly they appear out of nowhere! Contact your university coop extension service (find yours here) for identification and control measures if you do spot unwelcome visitors.Typically, here’s what you can plant in June:
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Easter Foods

Easter dishes from around the world (msn.com)

a bowl of food sitting on top of a wooden table: The Mexican dessert capirotada is a next-level bread pudding scented with cinnamon and cloves.
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Good Friday, What is it about?

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