Author: Lily

If you’re worried that exercise will hurt your joints, here’s some good news: the right kind of strength training is one of the best things you can do for them. It sounds backwards, right? If your joints ache, you might naturally think to protect them by moving less. But the opposite is best: motion is the lotion. Think of your muscles as a support system. Your muscles act like scaffolding for your joints. For example: Strong glutes stabilize your hips and knees. A strong core supports your lower back. When those muscles get stronger, they absorb more of the load…

Have you ever whipped your tofu? This one simple trick turns a block of tofu into a creamy, versatile breakfast base – sweet or savory – that powers 9 different recipes. Make a batch, keep it in the fridge, and you’ve got easy vegan breakfasts ready all week long. This video went viral! Blending tofu into a thick, creamy base is a game-changer for breakfast meal prep. I whip up a batch, keep it in the fridge, and use it all week to make egg fry, omelettes, waffles, tofu chia pudding, protein pancakes, and so much more. If I am…

Falafel batter is pressed into a waffle maker to make these incredibly easy falafel waffles. Everything you love about falafel with crispy edges and fluffy inside with far less effort and oil. Jump to: Crispy Easy Falafel Waffles (Fawaffle) I was never someone who liked to healthify recipes, especially authentic ones. But I get it; we all reach that point in life when eating healthy is no longer optional; it’s a must. I love falafel. It is a staple that I grew up with, and you’ll find plenty of falafel recipes on my website. After my falafel tacos, I’ve been…

Happy Friday! Here’s the latest Columbus restaurant news: Love Riley Cakes is getting ready to open her second location on Saturday, July 18. The new shop is located at 1089 W. First Ave. in Grandview, in the former Butcher & Grocer space. The Filipino coffee shop Koffee Paradise has fully opened its second shop, at 2285 W. Dublin Granville Rd. in Linworth. Speaking of Linworth, the Linworth Grill in the same plaza has closed. According to their website, the closure is just temporary as they look for a new space. A new Indonesian restaurant called Waroeng Buckeye Hibachi has opened…

One day, this thing is important and will save your life, and then a week later, the headlines say, “Oh, don’t bother with that. It doesn’t actually work.” You feel jerked back and forth by nutrition headlines. Cauliflower rice is one of those headlines. It was all the craze a few years back with the low-carb diet crowd. But that’s been years now, and cauliflower rice is still around, so maybe it’s more than a fad after all. It turns out that there are some real benefits to cauliflower, and you can prepare it in a way that actually tastes…

Six months into the year, a lot of people start grading themselves. Did I hit my goals? Did I fall off? Am I ahead or behind? Here’s a better way to think about it: this isn’t a report card, it’s halftime. No coach spends halftime handing out grades. They look at what’s working, adjust what isn’t, and figure out how to play the second half better than the first. That’s it — just a clear-eyed look at the game so far and a plan for what’s next. Maybe your first half was strong, and you’re looking to build on it.…

Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes are crispy on the outside, tender and tangy in the center, and ready in just 17 minutes. A simple coating of gluten-free panko and cornmeal gives each tomato slice a satisfying crunch without using a deep fryer. This easy summer recipe works as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. Serve the tomatoes hot with BBQ Ranch, Cilantro garlic sauce, Lemon garlic aioli, or your favorite creamy dipping sauce. ✔ Ready in 17 minutes✔ Crispy cornmeal and panko coating✔ Gluten-free and vegetarian✔ No deep frying✔ Easy summer appetizer or side dish How Long Do You Cook…

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Singing is a social aspect of life that’s fun to do. This practice comes with emotional, mental, and spiritual benefits. Singing, especially in groups, can build new relationships and develop emotional feelings for elders. This activity can enhance seniors’ mental health and trigger the regulators of emotion connected to the brain.  This article discusses some of the amazing health Benefits of singing for seniors. Health Benefits of Singing for Seniors Singing for seniors come with various health benefits, which include the following: 1. Stress relief Stress is very common in older adults, and has many causes. Seniors may experience stress…

These Crock Pot Chicken Al Pastor Tacos are sweet, smoky, and incredibly flavorful! An easy slow cooker dinner made with juicy shredded chicken, fresh pineapple, chipotle peppers, and warm spices for a healthy, protein-packed dinner. These Crockpot Chicken Al Pastor Tacos are everything you love about classic al pastor, but made effortlessly in the slow cooker with chicken instead of pork! Sweet pineapple, smoky chipotle peppers, warm spices, and juicy, tender meat all simmered low and slow in a vibrant homemade al pastor sauce until it’s fall-apart tender. Finished with fresh pineapple, crunchy onion, creamy avocado, cilantro, cotija cheese, and…