Author: Lily

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…

Where Serrapeptase Comes From Serrapeptase is a proteolytic enzyme. That means it breaks down protein. It was first isolated from bacteria in the genus Serratia, living in the gut of silkworms. The silkworm uses this enzyme to dissolve its own cocoon (a tough protein structure) so it can emerge as a moth. That’s the whole trick. Serrapeptase dissolves proteins that are no longer useful to the body. In supplement form, it’s taken orally, usually on an empty stomach, so it gets absorbed intact instead of getting used up digesting your breakfast. What Serrapeptase Actually Does in the Body Here’s what’s…

Summer pulls you outside before you’ve thought it through — longer evenings, warmer air, and suddenly you’re gardening at noon or walking further than planned. That’s the appeal, but also the risk. Heat climbs fast, dehydration sneaks up quietly, and what feels effortless in April can turn risky in July. Stay smart about how you move in this heat! Staying Strong, Safe, and Cool Drink before you’re thirsty. Aim for half to a full ounce of water per pound of body weight daily. Move with the clock. Early morning or evening beats midday heat. Dress for it. Light, loose clothing, a hat, and…

Once upon a time I was addicted to Chinese food. And I don’t mean real Chinese food; I mean the processed, Americanized version at places like Panda Express. Since switching to real food years ago, I’ve experimented with plenty of delicious and healthy Asian inspired recipes. These sesame ginger cabbage rolls are my latest obsession They’re packed with veggies and protein and bursting with Asian flavors like toasted sesame oil, ginger, and coconut aminos (like soy sauce). I’ll serve them as appetizers, or more often as part of the main meal. They take just minutes of hands on time and…

Orale Guey Mexican restaurant, which first opened in early 2025 out on East Broad Street, expanded with a Worthington location this May. We visited for dinner shortly after they opened, but now we’re back to experience the meal that made them famous: brunch! Orale Guey first hit it big shortly after they opened when one of their TikTok videos went viral, pleading for people to patronize the family-run business. Since that time, they were named one of Columbus Monthly’s 2026 Best New Restaurants, and clearly have been busy enough that they could expand. While they offer lunch and dinner items,…

These easy sugar free low carb keto marshmallows recipe needs just 5 ingredients and tastes just like a traditional marshmallow! Sugar Free Homemade Keto Marshmallows If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I love a good recipe challenge. And let me tell you…this one has been sitting on my foodie bucket list for years. I’ve made everything from keto breads and cheesecakes to sugar-free candy, but homemade keto marshmallows always intimidated me. Traditional marshmallows rely on hot sugar syrup, corn syrup, and very precise candy-making techniques. Recreating that same fluffy texture without table sugar or corn syrup…