Hearty vegetarian pumpkin chili

Ingredients: For seasoning mix: 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/8 teaspoons ground cloves ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper For chili: 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely minced 1 jalapeno, seeds and membrane removed,…

Debunking the protein propaganda: How much is too much?

Protein is having a moment right now. From muscle-building claims to weight-loss promises, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype. But how much protein do we really need, and when does “more” become “too much”? Let’s cut through the noise and uncover the truth about this essential macronutrient. Why Your Body Needs Protein…

My mom had breast cancer – now what? Navigating inherited risk

When a mother is diagnosed with breast cancer, the impact ripples through the entire family. Beyond the emotional weight of watching a loved one face this disease, daughters and sons are often left with a deeply personal question: What does this mean for me? Having a first-degree relative — a mother, sister, or daughter —…

Weeknight vegetable frittata

Serves: 4–6 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20–25 minutes Ingredients · 8 large eggs · 1/4 cup 1% milk · 1 tablespoon olive oil · 1 small yellow onion, diced · 1 red bell pepper, diced · 1 small zucchini, diced · 1 cup baby spinach · 1 cup mushrooms, sliced · 1/2 cup…

Why September may be the perfect time for a fresh start

If you are anything like me, you might find yourself mid-August, desperately hanging on to summer and dreading September. What if, instead of focusing on the end of something, we looked at September as a way to make a fresh start? While most people think of January 1st as a good time for a fresh…

Camille Buchrieser

Tap Dancing Through Treatment: Camille’s Story of Joy, Resilience and Healing

At 84 years old, Camille (Carmela) is the definition of vitality. A retired teacher who still works, a proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and for the last 11 years, an adult tap dancer. She lives her life with a positive spirit that has served her well, especially when facing a breast cancer diagnosis not once,…