Morning my dears! I don't eat hard-boiled eggs a lot, but I get a once-a-month craving for them. Here's how I ate one (for breakfast!) the other day...
Slice one hard-boiled egg and sprinkle with capers (I am obsessed with capers, you?) and diced tomatoes. Have a dry piece of whole-wheat toast on the side and the result is pure breakfast perfection. Trust me! Bonus: It fills you up until lunchtime.
Do you ever eat hard-boiled eggs for breakfast?
Are you shy? Do you wish you could be a bit more outgoing? While I have pals that embraces their reserved and shy ways, I also know others who wish they could climb right out of their shells and turn on their inner extrovert. Check out what researchers are saying about an innovative thing that could "cure" shyness ...
Are you shy? Do you wish you could change that about yourself? While shyness is in no way a flaw (I love the shy people in my life), it's sometimes associated with frustration. Some, say experts, feel trapped in their shy minds, wishing they could feel more comfortable speaking in groups or sharing their feelings with friends.
Do you like football? I do (my uncle, Steve Fairchild, is a former NFL coach and is currently the head coach of the Colorado State Rams), and I'm sort of fascinated by the news about the female head coach who is causing quite a stir in the world of sports ...
Natalie Randolph was recently appointed head football coach at Washington D.C.'s Coolidge High School--making her the first ever female head football coach for a high school football team. The news created quite a buzz. Online commenters have been bashing the school's decision all week (which is no surprise, right?). But recently, on Good Morning America, she said that parents and administrators at the school are being really supportive, however.
Most people are not eating enough fruit to make a substantial impact on risk for cancer and heart disease. A study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition finds the risk of disease could be lowered by doubling the amount of fruit eaten each day.
The study analyzes data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 1994-96 Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals. Fruits have an antioxidant effect in the system and reduce the stress within cells, which could lower the risk of cancer and heart disease.
Children need two servings of fruit daily, women three and men four to provide the protection -- but eight out of 10 Americans are getting less than half of what they need to do the job. Overall, the study finds the lowest amount of fruit is eaten between October and March.
Dear Dr. H,
My boyfriend and I have been together for about five years. I don't have any sexual desire anymore and we currently have sex no more than three times a month. I know I love him and don't want to be with anyone else. What can I do?
Read on for Dr. Hilda Hutcherson's response.
A. While it's normal for your sex life to go through different phases when you're with someone for a long time (sometimes it's steamy and frequent, and sometimes it's less so), it is important to make it a priority in your relationship. There are things you can do to increase desire when your sex life isn't at its peak. One thing you can try is fantasy--one suggestion is for each of you to write a story about the best sex you had with each other. Thinking about a great past sexual experience could help you relive it. You can also visit an erotic shop--in person or online, to buy new gels, lubricants and sex toys that you can share. The bottom line is, novelty--doing something you haven't tried before--can really get a couple out of a sex rut.
Do you get anxious speaking in front of a group? Do your palms get moist, your tongue seem mired in sand – and are those your knees giving way? What you’ve got a simple case of stage fright. But don’t be flustered. There is a way to regain self-control -- with acupressure.
Acupressure is based on the Chinese therapeutic technique acupuncture. Instead of pins inserted in the body, acupressure entails stimulation of strategic body sites. To relieve stage friend, simply place the top of your thumb or index (first) finger a hand’s breath below your collarbone on the right side of your chest. Push in (or press down strongly) vibrating slowly in doing so; then rotate your finger rapidly, always clockwise.
Chef Gavin Kaysen of Cafe Boulud stops by the Today Show to show you how to heat up your Valentine's Day celebration with this aphrodisiac-filled lobster and orange-basil salad.
Boiled lobster is spread over a spoonful of funnel puree and garnished with orange-basil gremolata, baby fennel and Bibb lettuce. Drizzle vanilla oil around the plate. For a slimmer meal, go light on the fennel puree.
Four featured aphrodisiacs:
Almonds are associated with passion and fertility and can help boost the sex drive. It is said to also be useful in treating sexual inadequacies, such as premature ejaculation.
