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No-bake energy bites. I probably should have poured a nice stiff drink recipe for you all on this loveliest of lovely tax days. Especially for my fellow small business owners who just gave half of their revenue back to the government. Good grief, I won’t even go there. Instead though, I thought I’d offer my idea of a more comforting alternative. Pasta. When life is good, and when life gets crazy, I turn to pasta. And this pasta recipe is one of my all-time favs. And just as it has for years, this one hit the spot. Read more This past Friday night was meant for celebrating. The weather was sit-out-on-the-deck-in-the-cool-evening-breeze perfection. And a very special birthday girl turned the big 3-0. Friends, meet Stacey.

Read more TGIF, friends. Hope that you all have had a lovely week, and that a relaxing weekend lies ahead. Read more Ever since my friends and I met for a tapas happy hour at our neighborhood Spanish restaurant a few weeks ago, I’ve had sangria on my mind. Read more Read more Read more Happy day, friends! 10 Healthy Foods You Can Cook in the Microwave | Nicole Geurin, RD. Cooking food in the microwave is easy, healthy, environmentally-friendly and delicious! Here’s why microwave cooking is: Healthy: Unlike some other methods of cooking (such as boiling), microwave cooking allows foods like fruits and vegetables to retain most of their healthy vitamins and minerals.

Additionally, microwave cooking very compatible with a low fat diet because food does not require the addition of excess fat to cook food.Environmentally-friendly: Microwave cooking is energy efficient! It conserves energy by only heating up the food within it, and not the rest of the house. Below are my favorite 10 healthy foods you can cook in the microwave. Oatmeal: Oatmeal is my favorite breakfast food. Soybeans: Also known as edamame, soybeans are a delicious, protein-packed, fiber-filled snack! Like this post? Like this: Like Loading...

Poached Chicken. Foods to Improve Moods - Healthy Living Tips at WomansDay.com. While that tub of ice cream in the back of the freezer may be what you crave when you’re feeling blue, there is a long list of other (healthier!) Foods that can cure a grouchy morning or a stressed-out afternoon. We talked to the experts to get the scoop on what to eat to make you feel better no matter what your mood. Stressed: Eat Chocolate The scenario: It’s Friday at 6:30 p.m. Sluggish: Eat a Spinach Salad Can’t concentrate? Cranky: Eat an Apple with Peanut Butter Did you snap at your kids…and the telemarketer on the phone? Anxious: Eat a Salmon Burger Worrying about your finances, your marriage, your kids? Angry: Sip Green Tea Maybe your neighbor’s dog barked all night long and kept you up or your coworker took credit for a project you worked on over the weekend. Sad: Eat Whole-Grain Cereal with Lowfat Milk Need a happiness boost?

PMS: Eat an Egg-Salad Sandwich All photos by Shutterstock. Sarah Jio is the health and fitness blogger for Glamour.com. Healthy Chicken Recipes - Easy Chicken Recipe at WomansDay.com. Chicken: the dieter’s best friend. Quick and easy to make, this popular protein is low in calories and full of amino acids, which boost your body’s ability to function. But being low-cal doesn’t have to mean boring and bland; if done right, light and, yes, even dark meat are ideal for keeping you on track. From Jamaican Jerk BBQ Chicken to Lemon-Oregano Chicken Skewers, pair any of these recipes with steamed seasonal veggies or a fresh green salad for a healthy meal that won’t leave you hungry. 1. Chicken with Tomatoes and ArugulaYou’ll never miss the fat in this boneless chicken breast dish thanks to a savory combination of garlic, plum tomatoes and arugula with a dusting of Parmesan cheese. 2. Warm Chicken and Spinach SaladThis recipe proves salad can be hearty—even under 300 calories—with fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, onion and bacon. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.