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Eggplant Caponata

Caponata is a Sicilian dish, which features eggplant as the main ingredient. Traditional caponata also includes celery, tomatoes, briny olives, capers, sugar, and vinegar, and then is customized with additional ingredients depending on the cook. Other ingredients people like to add include bell peppers, raisins, honey, pine nuts, and vinegar.

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How to Lose Belly Fat

How can I get rid of my belly fat is a question I get all the time. The answer is not easy, but I have seen success in people who invest in the process, which takes a good three to six months, at least. Losing belly fat is not just

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Baked Eggplant Parmesan

With temperatures dropping if you’re at all like me, you’re craving warm comfort foods. When my day begins with a snow flurry-filled run along the East River, I can’t help but think gooey mozzarella, tangy yet sweet marinara sauce, and silky soft eggplant. Sound familiar? Kind of like eggplant parmesan?

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How to Get Fit and Stay in Shape on a Budget

With COVID-19 among us, the health industry is undergoing another boom and will continue to grow for years to come. But, whereas in the past wellness often came at a hefty price, with global lockdowns and the growth of virtual content, there are ways to get fit and stay healthy

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How Can I Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays?

If you’re going to celebrate with sweets, eat them once a day after dinner. Eating them as the last thing in the day ensures that you won’t have to worry about falling into the trap of potentially doubling up on them. Also, make what you eat worth it. Stay away

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Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Come fall, pumpkin patches abound as do recipes for pumpkin-based baked goods. Never a fan of pumpkin pie, I do love a delicious yet healthy pumpkin bread. Pumpkins are in the squash family and high on the list of vegetables rich in vitamin A (245% of the RDI), which is

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My new book is out!

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