Grill Your Way to Better Health

Here are some healthy grilling tips to use at your next summer barbecue, courtesy of BistroMD . According to BistroMD's site, "grilling is the healthiest way to prepare most foods. It can enhance the...

Why Buy Fair Trade?

The fair trade logo signifies a way to shop for a better world. By buying products bearing the Fair Trade Certified label when possible, you're voting with your dollars to help improve lives for...

Going Gluten Free

Gluten-free foods are generating a lot of buzz. Here are several frequently asked questions. What is gluten? Gluten is a general term used for one of the proteins found in wheat, rye, and barley as...

Vegan Recipes from the Man Who Helps Keep Beyoncé in Shape

Courtesy of 22 Days Nutrition Vanilla Chia Pudding Makes 2 Servings Ingredients: 6 Tbsp chia seeds 2 c almond milk 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp cinnamon Directions :...

For Healthier Baking

Consider smart alternatives like whole-wheat flour, fruit purees, maple syrup, dried fruit, and even spices. These ingredients can add fiber, flavor, vitamins, and minerals Healthy Flours and...

Foods that Protect Against Breast Cancer

Olive oil: A healthy dietary fat, olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants. An analysis of cancer studies over the last 11 years found that high intake of olive...

Top 10 Ways to Get Kids to Be Active

Give Kids the Opportunity to Be Active - Take the time to play with your children. Five minutes here, 10 minutes there makes all the difference. Try to plan family walks when you can, and even though...

Too Sweet to Share

Chocolate is good for you. . . Eating dark chocolate helps restore flexibility to arteries and prevents white blood cells from sticking to the walls of blood vessels. Those two factors play key roles...

Throw a Great Thanksgiving Party

Worried about your upcoming party? Keep these tips in mind. To keep conversation flowing, use place cards. Strategically place the extroverts among the introverts. Seat yourself near the kitchen so...

Feeding Fast Kids, Slow Food

[[nid:18805]] We all know about the growing obesity and diabetes problem plaguing our kids these days, and it's great that solutions are becoming more prevalent. But we can't treat these issues the...

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