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A Pork Chop Delicacy Here's a delicious recipe I found on PlateJoy.com for pork chops. The pork chop is probably one of the most popular cuts of red meat. You might see variations called different names: loin, rib, sirloin, top loin, or blade chops. While all types are a good source of iron, zinc, protein, and potassium, the fat content varies depending on the specific part of the pig the chop came from.  For example, a sirloin pork chop is one of the leaner cuts, and tenderloin is the leanest. Other cuts — New York, porterhouse, and rib-eye — have more total fat than a sirloin, but there’s really only a small amount of additional saturated fat. Next is the basil butter.   Once the butter melts in a pan, you’ll add the basil — any other herb you have available would also work — to let the flavors combine for about a minute.  Once the pork and greens are done, drizzle this sauce over everything.  Pork Chops w/ Green Beans topped w/ Basil Butter  Ingredients...

The Forgotten Organ Hey again Everyone, During a recent work meeting, we veered off-topic to chatter about how humans experience the world by use of our 5 Senses (sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch). It dominated a chunk of the meeting actually, and got me thinking of how phenomenal our bodies are!  Each sense involuntarily gathers information from our environment and sends signals to our brain. So, in this blog, we'll muse about our beloved and often disregarded ears.  Our Ears Simply put, the ears work by detecting and capturing sound waves then transmitting them to the brain. The brain finalizes the process by interpreting those sound waves into meaningful messages, sounds, music etc.  Still, our ears contribute more to our everyday lives than we credit.  Not only are they responsible for slick eavesdropping, but those cute little (or massive protruding) pieces of flesh have a direct correlation to us keeping our balance. Now, did you know that?? Inside our i...

Support Black Communities Hey Y'all, As we celebrate Black History Month, it's important to not only reflect on the rich history and achievements of the (our) Black community but also to actively contribute to its present and future success.  One impactful way to do so, all year round, is by spending your money at Black-owned businesses.  In this blog, we'll learn why it's important to support Black-owned businesses and highlight some noteworthy ventures that deserve recognition. Historically, Black communities have encountered an overabundance of obstacles regarding business ventures. Think the opposite of economic empowerment: systemic barriers to economic advancement, limited access to capital, extremely discriminatory lending practices, racial biases, and the list goes on and on. However, when you willfully and actively support black businesses, you're addressing those disparities and inequalities in your own unique manner.  Tell me, how does that feel?  Knowin...

Introducing: NEAT Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis  Hey Everyone! According to new research, low-effort activities like tapping our foot to music or shopping for groceries actually burns calories!  This is a concept known as non-exercise activity thermogenesis, or NEAT .  Basically, every physical activity outside of eating, sleeping, or sports-like exercise counts as NEAT .  The Basics of Calorie Burning: Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is how much energy you expend in a comfortable temperature after fasting 12 hours. In non-athletes, it accounts for 60-70% of energy expenditure. It’s how much your body needs to circulate blood, breathe, and maintain other vital functions. Diet-induced thermogenesis is the energy needed to digest, absorb, and store food in the body. It makes up 10-12% of the energy expended in a non-athlete. Physical activity is everything your body does to move, maintain posture, and contract muscles. It accounts for 6-10% of energy expenditure ...

Protect Your Ticker Learn Heart Health Hey Y'all, In honor of February being National Heart Health Month, I'll explain common heart conditions, including heart attacks, strokes, and cardiac arrests and ways to care for your ticker.  To learn more about cardiovascular diseases, or to volunteer, learn CPR, or to donate, visit the AHA or American Heart Association at  https://www.heart.org/en/   💔💔💔💔💔💔 Did Y'all know that:  coronary heart disease, which includes heart attacks, is the numero uno (Number 1) cause of death in the US? about every 40 seconds someone in the United States will have a heart attack?  That's insane, isn't it?  Especially considering that many of those heart attack deaths can be prevented . What is a Heart Attack? A heart attack occurs when blood flow that brings oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscles is severely reduced or cut off. This is because of buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances like plaque that narrows the co...