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Patti LaBelle found a way to make sauteed chicken taste like fried chicken.Garlic and hot peppers are her secret.Not only do spices add flavor, but they also have health benefits. Patti LaBelle may be best known for her hits like “New Attitude” and “If Only You Knew,” but she has also made quite a stir in the food industry (maybe her hit “Stir It Up” was foreshadowing). Starting with her first cookbook, LaBelle Cuisine, which features healthier versions of soul food classics, the songstress has made her mark on the way we cook and bake. In a special “Reheat” episode of the Sporkful podcast…
Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. “Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.” ~Eckhart Tolle For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the kind of person who plans everything. My calendar was color-coded, my to-do lists perfectly alphabetized, and I could tell you what I’d be doing six months from now almost down to the hour. I thought control meant safety. If I could organize my world tightly enough, maybe nothing bad would happen. For a long…
Ashwagandha, or Indian ginseng, is a powerful adaptogen that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 4,000 years. Adaptogens like ashwagandha help the body manage stress by targeting cortisol, the stress hormone, promoting balance and calm.Renowned for its versatility, ashwagandha supports both mental and physical well-being. It is celebrated for reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep and enhancing mood. Additionally, it boosts cognitive function, aiding memory and attention, and combats physical exhaustion, making it a valuable supplement for those with busy lifestyles or athletes seeking performance support.Beyond stress relief, ashwagandha benefits overall health by regulating blood sugar and lipid…
Sean Hashmi, MD, is an experienced nephrologist and obesity medicine specialist based in Southern California. As the regional director for clinical nutrition and weight management at a prominent healthcare organization in Southern California, Dr. Hashmi oversees the development and implementation of cutting-edge nutritional programs and weight management strategies. With his innovative approach and unwavering commitment to providing evidence-based solutions, he is a highly sought-after speaker and a leader in his field.Hashmi founded the nonprofit organization SelfPrinciple.org to provide accessible and accurate health, nutrition, and wellness information to the public. Through this platform, he shares the latest research findings, empowering individuals…
The extent of risk from bariatric weight-loss surgery may depend on the skill of the surgeon. After sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, the third most common bariatric procedure is a revision to fix a previous bariatric procedure, as you can see below and at 0:16 in my video The Complications of Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery. Up to 25% of bariatric patients have to go back into the operating room for problems caused by their first bariatric surgery. Reoperations are even riskier, with up to 10 times the mortality rate, and there is “no guarantee of success.” Complications include leaks, fistulas,…
As a new calendar year gets underway, we still have time to connect with our nearest and dearest under the cozy Cancer full moon. It’s set to illuminate our skies on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with its peak at 5:03 a.m. EST, but depending on your zodiac sign, we’ll all be impacted differently by the year’s first full moon. Here’s what to know.
The liver is often an overlooked and overworked organ in the body—neutralizing toxins on the daily from air and water pollution, chemical-based cleaning agents, hair and skin care products, and plastics. And when you intentionally throw a toxin like alcohol on top of all that, it stresses the organ out.
What kind of New Year’s resolution you make depends on your unique goals—which means you need a way to track your progress that is just as unique. If your resolution is to cut back on social media use and your friend’s is to run a faster mile, you won’t measure success the same way. Even if you swear 2026 is the year you spend less time on your phone (which I’ve sworn every year), tap into the power of handheld tech and use these apps to keep yourself on track.I like all the best general progress tracking apps, but when…
There are two kinds of people: those who pile sour cream on everything from nachos to tacos and burritos, and those who’d send their food back if even a drop of the stuff touches it. But to all those who find themselves in the latter camp—I’m convinced you just haven’t tried the right one yet. A good sour cream, with a near-perfect balance of richness, pure milky flavor, and just a hint of tartness, can do wonders. A spoonful can tone down the heat of a spicy quesadilla or complement the earthy taste of fried falafel. A cup of it…
Warm up on cold winter nights with one of these delicious, nutritious dinner recipes. Not only are these dishes low in calories and high in fiber, but they also boast at least 15 grams of protein per serving to help you feel full and satisfied. Why is protein important for weight loss? There are several reasons, First, protein helps keep you fuller longer than, say, just eating carbs by themselves. Eating protein with your carbs also helps balance blood sugar so you’re less likely to get blood sugar spikes and the subsequent crash—and that “hangry” feeling. Protein also helps maintain…