This is a cool and refreshing soup full of summer vegetables: it is just perfect for those hot days. Gazpacho originated in Spain, where its name means “soaked bread” referring to the original recipe that included stale bread. While this version omits the bread in the soup, I recommended homemade croutons for a garnish (where […]
Monthly Archives: June 2014
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about new research linking physical activity to academic performance, saturated fat confusion, why you might want to skip the deli meat counter, and more. Improving Academic Performance with Physical Fitness The benefits of physical activity for general health are well established, and a growing body of evidence is showing how being physically […]
Minted Orzo Salad with Artichokes and Chickpeas
Though I’m not usually fond of pasta salads, this one is an exception. Flavored with fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic, this is a healthy light meal or side dish for summer. Ingredients 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 cups water 1.5 cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta – you can use another small pasta shape) 2 cups […]
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about how we overestimate exercise intensity, 70 year olds getting fit playing soccer, the accuracy of activity trackers, red meat and breast cancer risk, and more. It’s Never Too Late to Get Fit or Play Games Though some may think that the intensity, speed, turns, agility, and skills needed for soccer are the […]