[block:bean=mkt-bestowed-steup-banner-new-co] But after seeing the 85th article on the recipe and hearing everyone else say, Yes! It really works!, my curiosity got the best of me. So I gathered up all the ingredients—linguine, cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic, fresh basil, red pepper flakes, and olive oil—and stuck them in my large sauté pan. It looked like this: Then, I poured in 4½ cups of water, as per Martha’s directions, and brought the concoction a boil, intensely worried the entire time that the pan would bubble over and send scalding hot pasta and veggies all over my kitchen floor....

Sandwiches are so easy that you probably never think of them as cooking. “My clients are very surprised when I tell them that sandwiches are real meals. They think a meal has to be hot to be good for you,” says Colleen Pierre, RD, a Baltimore-based nutritionist and co-author of Giant Book of Kitchen Counter Cures (American Master Products, 2001). Just don’t make the same less-than-healthy sandwich you once pulled out of your Barbie lunch box: white bread, bologna, and mayo....

The study team asked 17 people to sample either beer, non-alcoholic beer, or vodka on three occasions spread out over several weeks. The researchers also kept tabs on several measures of arterial health. Here’s what they discovered: Compared to vodka and non-alcoholic beer, sipping on full-strength suds boosted some blood-vessel functions more than 50%. And while all three drinks improved some aspects of heart health, regular beer was consistently shown to be the most beneficial, the research shows....

Researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia had 18 participants look at pictures of 55 women ranging in age from 35 to 50. While the subjects were looking at the images, the researchers exposed them to one of five odors that ranged from fish oil (the most unpleasant odor) to rose oil (the most pleasant odor)—the other three scents were mixtures of the two. When the study participants were asked to rate the attractiveness of the faces in front of them, researchers found that the more pleasant the odor, the higher the attractiveness rating....

Garlicky Sautéed GreensTIME:SERVINGS: 20 minutes 8 (4 cups total) 6 cloves garlic, sliced 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 16 c (packed) stemmed and roughly chopped Swiss chard (about 5 lg bunches) ½ tsp red-pepper flakes ½ tsp kosher salt HEAT garlic and oil in large skillet over medium-low heat until garlic begins to turn golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to small bowl and set aside.2. ADD greens, red-pepper flakes, and salt to skillet....

But here’s the good news: Older men can eat their way to stronger swimmers, says Andrew Wyrobek, PhD, a senior scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. In a recent study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility, Wyrobek’s research is among the first to show a link between what’s on a man’s plate and the quality of his sperm. MORE: How The Pill Affects Your Fertility Among the men studied, those age 44 and older who consumed the most daily vitamin C had 20% less sperm DNA damage than men of the same age who consumed the least amount of vitamin C....

The research: Though studies on sleep and omega-3s are scarce, some have shown that higher levels of omega-3s are associated with fewer sleep problems in children and adults. DHA has also been linked to reduced severity of sleep apnea. In this latest study from Oxford University, researchers studied the effect of daily 600 mg DHA omega-3 supplementation (or placebo supplementation) in a sample of 395 children ages 7 to 9....

​ The promise we can’t ignore: a corseting effect without having to wear a corset. To target the sides of your belly, try the Pilates saw. The basic move helps cinch your waist and elongate your spine—and it’s very simple to do. [sidebar]Brooke Siler, Pilates expert and author of Women’s Health Big Book of Pilates, walks you through how to properly do this move in the video above. You’ll feel stronger and more limber after just a few reps....

A study done at the University of Western Australia, and now getting buzz outside academia and in the fitness world, found that interval training suppresses the hunger-stimulating hormone, ghrelin. It also increases levels of blood lactate and blood glucose, which squash your short-term appetite. Keep reading about how HIIT reduces your appetite at Well+Good.

What’s the secret ingredient for cooking perfect fish? A humble piece of parchment, actually: Cooking fish inside a parchment pouch makes it super moist and flavorful. Added bonus: Cleanup becomes ridiculously easy. MORE: The 10 Healthiest Fish on the Planet Serves 4 ¾ c brown rice 4 snapper or halibut fillets (1½ lbs total) 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil 24 thin asparagus spears, ends trimmed 1 lemon, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill or flat-leaf parsley (or 1½ tsp dried dill)...

But as I have traveled around the country last year promoting my book of the history of the natural foods industry, Natural Prophets, I have told a very different story – one of growth, consolidation, and the nearly universal presence of Big Food ownership behind the scenes. Frequently I share the amazing infographic produced by Phil Howard of Michigan State, and I can hear audible gasps and “tsk tsks” from the crowd....

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It’s been decades since the veggie burger first captured the hearts—and landed on the dinner plates—of vegans, veggie-lovers, and health nuts everywhere. More from Prevention: Build A Better Burger But the burgers are still making news, most recently this past month when New York Magazine reported that former governor Mitt Romney chowed down on a crispy quinoa burger at the restaurant BurgerFi before the final presidential debate. And last fall, First Lady Michelle Obama shared her own broccoli and cheese turkey burger recipe on the Rachel Ray Show....

Your intensity level is key to how many calories you burn and to the effects of your workout. You should always be aware of how hard you are working out. Try using a heart rate monitor to continually be in touch with your level of intensity. You can also measure your workout with your perceived exertion. Make sure you are in the “fat burning” aerobic zone by paying attention to your body–your jaw should be dropped, breathing through your mouth, lightly sweating, only able to utter about 35 words in a row....

“Take a deep breath,” your doctor tells you. “This won’t hurt a bit.” Yeah, right! The needles, the tongue depressors, the freaky beeping machines—you’re surrounded by reminders of the pain that can accompany a trip to the doctor’s office. But a visit to the doctor, despite any necessary discomfort, can be much more bearable. That’s according to a small new study out of Michigan State University, which concludes that finding the right doc makes all the difference....

Use frozen vegetables. They’re already cleaned, cut, and ready to use. All you have to do is steam, microwave, or lightly saute them in olive oil with a little garlic. Chop up a ripe tomato and cucumber, dress with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and there you have it: a vegetable salad (which counts as two servings). Buy prewashed and peeled baby carrots, grape tomatoes, and chopped cauliflower and broccoli from the salad bar....

I eliminated sugar from the sauce and do not miss in the least. I thickened the sauce by using tahini and gluten free chickpea miso paste rather than potato starch or other thickeners as restaurants tend to do. Using wild rice instead of white rice will cut out about one third of the calories and carbohydrates, while providing almost twice as much protein. I like to top it off with lightly marinated, pan “fried” tofu for a meal that keeps me satisfied all evening (unlike the restaurant version which leaves me craving more within an hour)....