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Is It Really Harder For Women To Lose Weight, And What To Do About It

March 6, 2025
Happy mature woman showing her weight loss.

The next several posts will cover the topic of weight loss. The posts will be presented in a series of articles from online medical sources.

Genetics, metabolism and hormonal fluctuations can all make weight loss more difficult.

Is it Really Harder For Women To Lose Weight – And What To Do About It? is the topic of today’s post. The article discusses Body Composition, Metabolism, Menopause, Hormonal Imbalances, How To Overcome Weight Loss Obstacles, Finding The Eating Pattern That Works Best For You, and Focus On The Long Game.

Go to ClevelandClinic.org to read the full article.

Quick Sesame Green Beans Recipe

March 4, 2025
Steamed green beans with sesame seeds.

Steamed Green Beans With Sesame Seeds

Quick Sesame Green Beans Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon miso paste
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Place the green beans into a steamer insert and set in a pot over one inch of water. Bring to a boil, cover and steam for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer beans to a serving bowl.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, miso paste, red pepper flakes, garlic and ginger. Pour over the green beans and toss to coat. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  • Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly toasted.

Recipe Source – All Recipes.com

Why Green Beans are Essential for a Healthy Diet

March 3, 2025
Steamed Green Beans In A Red Bowl

Steamed Green Beans

What Are Green Beans?

Technically green beans are classified as a fruit. They fit the scientific definition of a fruit since they are pods containing seeds. But as far as the dinner table goes, we use them as a vegetable side dish for lunch or dinner. Preparation includes steaming, sautéing, eating raw or cooking in water.

The Health Benefits of Green Beans

  • They contain folate and potassium, nutrients that promote heart health.
  • They contain soluble fiber that helps to lower LDL cholesterol.
  • They contain Vitamin K, an important nutrient for healthy bones.
  • They contain Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Iron and Potassium.
  • They help to control hunger due to the high soluble fiber content.
  • They are low glycemic with a glycemic index of 30.
  • They are low in calories. One cup contains 31 calories.
  • The Vitamin K content helps to improve bone health.