Classic tortilla soup, the way you’d find it in Mexico City, is simply good chicken broth combined with roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, chiles and tortillas, cut into strips and fried. It’s wonderfully satisfying, a sort of soul food soup in Mexican cooking. This vegan version simple substitutes chicken broth. Number of servings: 6, 230 calories […]
Human Gene Linked to Optimism and Self-Esteem
UCLA scientists have identified for a particular gene that they believe is linked to optimism, self-esteem and mastery, which is the belief that one has control over one’s own life. Previous research has suggested that these three psychological resources are strongly associated with coping well with stress and depression and are critical components of optimistic […]
Vegetarian Diets and Eating Disorders
A study published in the journal Appetite took a new approach to examining the relationship between vegetarian diet patterns and eating disorders. Past research has suggested that young women who follow “vegetarian” diets are more likely to have restrained eating habits, or a tendency toward eating disorders—probably because some women with eating disorders adopt a vegetarian diet as […]
Miso Soup
Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup consisting of a stock called “dashi” into which softened miso paste is mixed. Many ingredients are added depending on regional and seasonal recipes, and personal preference. Here’s how to make miso soup in just a few easy steps. Number of servings: 2, 90 calories per serving. Ingredients: 5 […]