A few years ago, Alda Vital received a phone call from Helen Vieira at BCBSRI. Helen was asking Alda about scheduling a mammogram because she was overdue for this cancer screening.
If your refrigerator is looking pretty bare and you're out of ideas, a well-stocked pantry can literally save the day. Your pantry includes items you keep on the shelf, in the freezer, and in the refrigerator that can be stored for a long period of time.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook rice to package instructions (omitting salt). While the rice is cooking, in skillet over medium heat, brown the turkey. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes more (until onion becomes translucent).
Many people don’t understand what heart failure is because the name makes it seem like the heart has stopped—or is about to stop—working. However, heart failure actually means that the heart isn’t pumping enough blood to meet the body’s needs.
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add orzo and cook 8 minutes. Stir in sugar snap peas and edamame; let water return to a boil and then cook 2 additional minutes.
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones to the point where they break easily—most often, bones in the hip, backbone (spine), and wrist. It’s called a “silent disease” because you may not notice any changes until a bone breaks.
In a large pot, heat oil and brown meat.
Add onion, carrot, and celery and sauté 4-5 minutes.
Add garlic, oregano, and basil and sauté 2 more minutes.
Add stock, tomatoes, and cannellini beans.
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 10-15 minutes.