Author: Lily

If you’re a lover of spice, you’ve got to try these fiery Adana kebabs from Turkey! Three types of chili pepper in the mixture gives them a complex heat that lingers in the best way.  Photo Credits: Ali Redmond A Spiced Turkish Kebab Perfect For Chili-Lovers The southeastern Turkish city of Adana, where Adana kebabs get their name, is known for its rich, flavorful cuisine. The city’s culinary traditions reflect Mediterranean, Arab, Armenian, and Anatolian influences. Some even call it a “Mecca” for foodies and spice lovers! If that’s you, you’ve got to try the city’s namesake kebabs. They’ve got…

When someone you care about faces a major life transition—whether they’re navigating health challenges, making difficult personal decisions, or working through emotional struggles—your instinct is to be there for them. You want to help, to fix things, to make their path easier. But somewhere along the way, you might notice something shifting inside yourself. You’re exhausted in ways you can’t quite explain. You feel responsible for outcomes you can’t control. The person you’re trying to support seems stuck, and you’re running out of energy to keep pushing. This pattern happens more often than you might think. When you deeply care…

Happy Friday! Here’s the latest Columbus restaurant news: Fetty’s Street Food and Flour Modern Pasta Bar announced this week that they’re teaming up to combine menus and operations at Flour’s Polaris restaurant space. Dubbed Flour & Fetty’s, the collaborative concept will launch sometime this fall. The growing fried chicken shop OX-Bs opened their newest location this week. It can be found at 7370 Sawmill Rd. in Dublin. This is their eighth location overall. Last weekend Bakes By Lo closed their stall at Center Street Market in preparation for the move to their own storefront at 4045 Main St. in Old…

By Ann Malkmus, Chief of Education — Hallelujah Diet I remember the moment I stopped feeling like someone who was trying the Hallelujah Diet and started feeling like someone who lived it. It was not a dramatic moment. There was no announcement, no ceremony. It was a quiet Tuesday morning, standing in my kitchen with a glass of fresh green juice, realizing that I had not thought about whether to make it. I just made it. The way you brush your teeth. The way you breathe. It had become, simply, the way I ate. If you have been living this…

Have you wondered what factors may be influencing the quality of your workouts? What you do before, after and between workouts can affect how well you move, recover, and keep progressing. Here are five things worth your attention: Warm Up. You need to prepare your body for exercise. It’s a lot to ask it to go from sitting to working out, so give it time to prepare. Start with a few minutes of easy movement to raise your heart rate, then move the joints and muscles you’ll be using. If squats are coming, for example, practice the movement with little…

The lymphatic system is a complex network of tissues, organs, and vessels that work together to maintain fluid balance, remove waste and toxins, and support the immune system. The lymphatic system includes several organs that play essential roles in immune function. These organs include the spleen, thymus gland, and tonsils, vital in the body’s immune response to infections and diseases. It helps identify and eliminate foreign substances, pathogens, and abnormal cells through the action of white blood cells, such as lymphocytes, which are produced and stored in lymphatic organs and nodes. The lymphatic system works in close coordination with the…

Make busy school days easier with these healthy back-to-school recipes, including make-ahead breakfasts, packable lunches, after-school snacks and easy family dinners everyone will love! Make the return to school easier with these Healthy Back-to-School Recipes! From make-ahead breakfasts and packable lunches to after-school snacks and easy family dinners, these kid-friendly recipes are perfect for busy weekdays. Back-to-school season always seems to arrive before I’m ready for it! Between earlier mornings, packing lunches, after-school activities, homework and getting dinner on the table, our weekdays can get busy fast. Having a few easy, family-friendly recipes planned ahead makes such a difference. I’ve…

Barry ran his first marathon at 49 and recently registered for his 10th. But about two years ago, a hospitalization forced him to make serious health changes. He joined a gym not long after that, working out three days a week. Now 65, he recently hit his 100th workout. He’d tried strength training before but is thriving now with coaching. “The trainers are on you with the little things, proper form,” he says. “It has made me so much stronger physically and also mentally fit. I wouldn’t have gotten a kayak unless I knew I was capable of doing it.”…

Chances are you love Middle Eastern desserts, and if you have seen the viral Crinkle Cake, you know just how irresistible those delicate, golden, paper-thin layers can be, crackling with buttery crispness in every bite. Jump to: Phyllo Crinkle Cake I love phyllo recipes, both sweet and savory. If you’re always dreaming about a slice of Baklava, creamy Galaktobouriko, or a savory Egyptian phyllo meat pie, you are in for a treat I fell in love with this recipe the very first time I made it in my kitchen. Between the effortless, no-layering process, the incredible texture combination, and how…

Are you tired of struggling to find the perfect bedtime snack that won’t leave you feeling bloated, restless, or guilty?  You will find out the healthiest foods to eat before bed to incorporate into your daily meals. Many people struggle with what food to eat before bed because they fear that eating too close to bedtime will disrupt their sleep or cause weight gain. Additionally, some people worry that certain foods may cause indigestion or heartburn, making it difficult to fall asleep comfortably. Generally, it is recommended to have 7 to 9 hours of uninterrupted night sleep every day, but…