Beer Brat Salad

Hope you all had a happy, chill, fun long holiday weekend! My cooking schedule has been filled with easy, hearty breakfasts followed by smoothie or sandwich/toast lunches and either summer-y dining out or an easy dinner. Lots of big salads to match the warmer weather and mood to not want to turn on my oven unless I'm baking cookies. Well this plant-based Avocado Candied Nut Beer Brat Salad fits very nicely into that schedule. I have made this salad about three times now because I love it so much! And there are plenty of ways to tweak the ingredients. But really the special ingredients are those quick candied nuts and the beer brats. If you have never tried vegan beer brats, I hope this post entices you!...Read more »

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Chunky Veggie Pasta Sauce

If you follow me on Instagram stories, you may have noticed that I have been on a pasta kick the past month. My go-to dinner being pasta - all fluffy and tender with rich yummy tomato sauce coating every pasta-y crevice - vegan Parm on top and served in my fave cozy bowl. And on the side, some sort of veggie or giant salad. I will sometimes add veggie meatballs or sausage to my pasta too. Homemade Sauce. And on those super busy nights, a bottle of pre-made marinara sauce is easy and great. But when I have the time, like anything, I much prefer to make my sauce from scratch. And today's Chunky Summer Veggie Pasta Sauce is my go-to tomato sauce when I want a chunky texture and a few veggies in every bite. For this recipe, I am using in-season zucchini as my veggie, but you could...

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Let's Chat Rothy's

Three fave improvements in the 'vegan scene' in the past five years. One, vegan cheese. I mean, there are SO many options these days. Two, vegan ice cream. Same thing. And so many mainstream brands now have vegan options. And three, vegan shoes!! I spent many early vegan years feeling shoe shopping deprived. I wandered the shoe section at Bloomingdales or wherever and every single boot or heel was made from leather. I left, with empty arms and a sad face. Shoes are overrated anyways, right? But flash forward to today, I proudly have an over-stuffed vegan shoe closet and a big smile on my face when I look down at happy feet! From boots and heels to ballet flats and loafers, vegan shoes are diverse and sophisticated these days. I'll include a list of my favorite vegan shoe...

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AdhereHealth CEO Jason Rose on patient adherence (podcast)

Jason Rose, CEO AdhereHealth

Adherence to medication regimens is a huge challenge, with patients failing to get the benefit of their drugs and payers not getting the results they’re paying for. Adherence is also a major opportunity; for example over half of Medicare Star ratings are based on adherence.

In this podcast interview, AdhereHealth CEO Jason Rose offers his perspective:

• (0:12) What are the biggest challenges in the pharmacy field? (Here’s the article Jason references in his reply)
• (1:52) What does adherence really mean? Is it a big deal?
• (6:15) Who has a financial incentive to do something about it?
• (8:38) You claim over half of Medicare Star ratings are based on adherence. Is it really true?
• (12:18) Is adherence a patient-centric term? It sounds more top down.
• (13:58) How do social determinants of health tie in to adherence?
• (18:15) What role does AdhereHealth play?
• (22:27) Is your Pharmacy at Home program just a mail order pharmacy?
• (24:56) Why did your company change its name?
• (26:38) Can we expecting sweeping changes in adherence, with the introduction of new tools like AI and wearables?

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By healthcare business consultant David E. Williams, president of Health Business Group.

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Isolated And Struggling, Many Seniors Are Turning To Suicide

The golden years are thought to be a well-earned, carefree time in life. But adults 65 and older now account for almost 1 in 5 suicides in America.

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New cause of cell aging discovered

New research could be key to our understanding of how the aging process works. The findings potentially pave the way for better cancer treatments and revolutionary new drugs that could vastly improve human health in the twilight years.

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Noisy hand dryers – how to cope? Hint: Lower you hands

Noisemaker in chief

Noise reduction nozzles. Anyone ever seen one of these in the wild?

Nora Louise Keegan, a 13 year old Canadian has generated great publicity with her recent article in Pediatrics & Child Health (Children who say hand dryers ‘hurt my ears’ are correct: A real-world study examining the loudness of automated hand dryers in public places).

She conducted a rigorous study to measure the peak loudness of dryers at two distances from the wall, both with and without hands in the dryer’s air flow. She measured the sounds at different heights, corresponding to the ear canal height of younger and older kids and of adult men and women.

I encourage you to read the article. It is brief and well-written.

When I saw the write-up in the Washington Post, I immediately remembered writing about this very issue back in 2013 (when the author was about 7 and starting to develop an interest in the topic).

In my post (Hand hygiene and hearing loss. Avoiding the tradeoff) I wrote:

I’m not so fond of the Excel Xlerator. Sure it’s powerful, but it’s also incredibly noisy. I have sensitive ears, and I’m not embarrassed to admit that when I’m exposed to a loud sound I cover my ears with my hands. But of course if I’m drying my hands I can’t use them to protect from the noise.The Xlerator is loud enough that I suspect it’s a threat to hearing. At the very least it’s so annoying that I bet some people skip hand washing to avoid using it. My gym has one of these beasts and after being bothered by it for a while I decided to research the noise level.

I didn’t do any original research but I found a paper by Jeffrey Fullerton and a colleague from an acoustical consulting firm and corresponded with Jeff about the subject. He told me that the airstream is a major factor in the noise level and advised me to lower my hands a foot or so below the nozzle , which helps make things quieter. This is the approach I use to this day, with some success –although sometimes the sensor doesn’t see my hands and it does take a bit longer to dry.

The new research by Keegan quantifies the difference made by placing hands in the airflow and also identified the Xlerator as the number one bad boy.

When I read the article I circled back to my original sources. The article I cited is gone (maybe the firm snuffed it when the author moved on) but the Acoustical Society of America still has a summary on its site.

My favorite tidbit is that there is (was?) a noise reduction nozzle for the Xlerator. Presumably the manufacturer understood there was a problem.

I’ve never seen one of these in use. Have you?

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By healthcare business consultant David E. Williams, president of Health Business Group.

 

 

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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Arkansas Abortion Restrictions

The restrictions would have required physicians performing abortions to be board certified and prevented abortions after 18 weeks or for the sole reason that the fetus has Down syndrome.

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'Pan-Bang' Chocolate Chip Cookies (with Tofu!)

These(Pan-Banged) Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are browned and crispy on the edges and bottoms, while super moist, buttery and gooey in the center. Melty puddles of chocolate chips in every bite. Crunchy walnuts and a hint of vanilla. Get this recipe, plus a very loud cookie-baking trick!..Read more »

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More women using cannabis daily before and during pregnancy, research finds

The number of women using cannabis in the year before they get pregnant and early in their pregnancies is increasing, and their frequency of use is also rising, according to new data.

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General Tso’s Tofu Poke Bowl

This General Tso's Tofu Poke Bowl is so good, it's way more than just food: it's an experience! It's generous pieces of crispy tofu drenched in a perfectly balanced zesty, sweet and sour sauce, sitting over loads of fresh, crispy vegetables and soft, almost creamy calrose rice.

This is an exact replica of a dish that I recently ordered at a local micro-brewery I'd just discovered, and had been so totally, wholeheartedly impressed with that I opted to go back only a few days later to repeat the experience.

I then decided that I had to try and replicate it at home, just so I could have it all the time in the comfort of my own home, for a fraction of the price. Because let's be honest, poke bowls tend to cost a little fortune in restaurants, when in fact, they really don't cost that much to make at home, and aren't complicated at all either. Granted, oftentimes, you'll have a lot of ingredients to prep, but once that's done, it all goes super quickly. In fact, what usually takes the longest is cooking the rice, and you can totally work on prepping all the other elements while that is happening.

This particular poke bowl calls for pickled red onions, which, if you don't already have them in your fridge, will have to sit for about an hour before you can use them. I strongly recommend that you take the time to whip up a batch, not only because they do contribute a great deal to the overall experience of this dish, but because you will simply LOVE having them around. Take my word for it!  

As for the poke bowl itself, if you are a fan of them and also happen to have a thing for General Tso, then I am positive that you will love this dish as much as I did... 

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Beyond 'Good' Vs. 'Bad' Touch: 4 Lessons To Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse

Twenty states now require sexual abuse prevention education as early as preschool. Educators say it's up to adults to know the signs and symptoms of abuse — and teach behaviors that could prevent it.

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Do You Need That Surgery? How To Decide, And How To Pick A Surgeon If You Do

When you have a serious health problem that calls for surgery, the last thing you need is the stress of navigating the health care system to find a skilled surgeon. We have tips to make it easier.

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If We All Ate Enough Fruits And Vegetables, There'd Be Big Shortages

There's already not enough produce for everyone in the world to get the daily recommended amount. Two new studies urge revamping the food system to feed the growing population and protect the planet.

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Researchers Search For Reasons Why Women's Alzheimer's Risk Is Higher Than Men's

Scientists are gaining insights into why Alzheimer's is more common in women. The answer involves genetics, hormones and sex-related brain differences.

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76 Potluck Perfect Vegan Recipes

orig post: 8/16/13 updated: 7/2019 This popular post from 2013 needed an update! Since Vegan Potluck Recipes are in high demand year-round, but they are especially helpful in these summertime months. These recipes are perfect for bringing to picnics, parties or casual get-togethers... Here are 76 potluck perfect vegan recipes to inspire your feast..Read more »

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Healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risk of dementia

Living a healthy lifestyle may help offset a person's genetic risk of dementia, according to new research.

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Outcomes of non-operatively treated elbow ulnar in professional baseball players

Professional baseball players with a low-grade elbow injury that occurs on the humeral side of the elbow have a better chance of returning to throw and returning to play, and a lower risk of ulnar collateral ligament surgery than players who suffered more severe injuries on the ulnar side of the elbow.

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New technology improves atrial fibrillation detection after stroke

It's important to determine whether stroke patients also experience atrial fibrillation (Afib). Monitoring technology could make the process easier and more accurate.

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Sweet and Spicy Asian Style Tofu Bowl

This Sweet and Spicy Asian Style Tofu Bowl is a very simple and healthy meal that's packed with so much flavor, the whole family will love it! Vegan, or not... 

I love tofu. I mean seriously. I do. I love its soft and slightly chewy, almost rubbery texture. I love its super subtle, quasi non-existent but somewhat chalky flavor. Whenever I cook with it, you can be certain that you'll catch me munching on raw pieces of it, without any form of preparation whatsoever. 

If you're with me on that one, then you will fall head over heels for this recipe. If not, well, it may very well convert you! 

Indeed, this is a dish that is super simple and that celebrates tofu in all its simplicity. Yet, it offers so much boldness in the flavor department and such diversity of textures, that even if tofu is not your thing, it may very well go unnoticed for you, or even become a pleasant part of every bite. 

And if tofu already is your thing, well, like I said, you're in for a serious treat. 

Either way, I think you won't be disappointed.. 

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Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Tacos

These Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Tacos are so tasty and moist and yummy and did I say tasty? You'd swear they were made with juicy pulled pork that got to cook slowly for hours, when in fact, they only take minutes to make...

The first time I had jackfruit (or even heard of it, for that matter) was in a vegan restaurant, as part of a delicious sandwich that I had picked off their menu. After taking a couple of bites, I started to analyze what was in my sandwich and had a moment of real panic! What I saw looked exactly like pulled meat. Not only that, but it was just as crazy tasty and moist, too!  For a second there, I thought that I had made a royal mistake and assumed that the restaurant in question was purely vegan when in fact it was not. 

I literally stopped eating, looked at the menu, identified the ingredient in question — jackfruit — looked it up on the Internet and found this great article that told me everything I needed to know about jackfruit. Phew! Verification made, it was all good. I was indeed eating a true plant-based meat alternative. And a crazy, unbelievably good one, at that! 

I fell in love with it right then and there, and of course, it didn't take long before I started cooking with it for myself... and once you've tasted it, I've no doubt that you will feel just the same! 

Trust me, this is only the first of many recipes on here featuring this magical ingredient!  

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Years After Sexual Assault, Survivors Hounded To Pay Bills For The Rape Kit Exam

Under federal law, people sexually assaulted don't have to pay for their medical forensic exams. Yet some have trouble getting the hospitals or collection agencies to stop dunning them for payment.

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How Best To Snag And Destroy Bedbugs?

Vigilance and heat are currently your best weapons against bedbugs, exterminators say. But scientists are working on a way to give the bugs the hook with a strategy inspired by a Balkan folk remedy.

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The Easiest Buckwheat Crepes

Naturally vegan and gluten-free, these thin Buckwheat Crepes require only 1 ingredient to make and are equally delicious in sweet or savory dishes, making them a perfect option for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

I've always had a soft spot for buckwheat crepes: my dad used to make them for me all the time when I was a kid, and now that I'm all grown up, they've become my favorite lazy week-end breakfast item. But while I tend to eat them mostly for breakfast, the crepes natural nutty, buttery, slightly salty, almost kinda toasty flavor makes them a good contender for sweet or savory toppings, thus making them a very suitable option for any meal of the day!  

When eaten for breakfast, I find that sweet toppings tend to be a bit more enjoyable. Some of my favorite include fresh or dried fruits, chopped nuts, non-dairy yogurt, maple syrup, blackstrap molasses, peanut butter and fruit preserve. Dinner or lunch totally call for savory stuffing or topping options. Some of my favorites include sauteed mushrooms, non-dairy sour cream, spinach and caramelized onions.

But really, once you've got the base recipe for the crepes down path, you can prepare them practically any which way you like. And honestly, buckwheat crepes could not be easier to make! 

I don't know why people tend to over-complicate this recipe by adding all kinds of eggs and milk and oil or butter to the batter. Ever since I can remember, I've always made mine this exact same way, using the exact same super simple ingredients (well, technically, that would be ingredient without an "s" because only the flour actually counts towards an official list of ingredients): buckwheat flour, water, salt and, optionally, a little bit of baking soda. The baking soda acts as a leavening agent and makes the crepes a little bit airier, but it's in no way indispensable to the success of the recipe. 

That simple list of ingredients also makes the crepes naturally vegan, dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free. And VERY easy to make. And tasty.

Oh so tasty...

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Potato, Tempeh Bacon, Mushroom Salad with Sweet Mustard Dressing

Hearty entree salad for you today! This Potato + Tempeh Bacon + Mushroom Salad with Sweet Mustard Dressing has all my faves. I used butter lettuce, though and leafy greens will work. And an avocado fan on top is always a welcome addition to any salad. Grab this recipe...Read more »

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Cowgirl Baked Beans

New fave bean recipe right here. This recipe for my Cowgirl Baked Beans was inspired by my love of traditional baked beans. Soft and sweet, but usually pretty watery and even a little too sweet at times. Well I played in the kitchen a bit and came out with this recipe. Hearty beans, spices, tons of texture and a nice dose of sweet too. If you love baked beans, but are looking for a recipe with a bit more oomph and soul, spice and body, give this recipe a try...Read more »

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