At her heaviest, Molly Berger weighed over 300 pounds. She hadn't been diagnosed with any health issues, but as a nurse, she could tell she was on the path to diabetes and high blood pressure, and her heart rate was higher than it should be. "I had enough knowledge to know my health was not trending in the right direction," she says. With small, gradual changes, she lost 200 pounds, improved her health and fitness and became a runner. Read her story below. |
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Blistered Broccoli Pasta with Walnuts, Pecorino and Mint |
The trick to creating deeply browned, pan-seared broccoli involves two things: high heat and no touching. Allowing your florets and stems to sear in an even layer, undisturbed, gives them time to blister without cooking all the way through, so they retain some crunch. Get the recipe! |
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ICU nurse uses 8 diet changes to reframe her relationship with food — and loses 200 lbs |
Molly Berger was a 27-year-old ICU nurse working nights in the Seattle area when the pandemic hit in 2020. "My weight had crept up on me, and as I was taking care of these super-sick patients, it gave me a little bit more perspective that health is the one thing that you have a lot of control over. How could I give the best possible care to my patients if I'm not even caring for myself? That's what inspired me to start my health journey. Read Berger's story and how she lost the weight. |
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| Are seed oils, such as canola and soybean oil, or animal fats, such as butter or tallow, healthier for you? Experts reveal the benefits and risks. |
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| As the bird flu outbreak continues to spread among poultry, cows and people, experts discuss the possible need for a bird flu vaccine and if we already have one. |
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