The U.N. recently designated 2013 as the “International Year of Quinoa.” If you haven’t already discovered the amazing health benefits and versatility of this protein-rich seed with a pleasantly crunchy texture and nutty flavor, now is a great time to…
When it comes to irregular heart beats, the most popular kid in the class is Atrial Fibrillation. Affecting over 2 million folks in the US, there are over 150,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Atrial Fibrillation (AF) features disorganized electrical…
Before you cut into a big T-bone steak with French fries, here is some food for thought: Research suggests that what we eat might have an impact on our ability to remember and our likelihood of developing dementia as we…
Halloween is a time to indulge in tasty sweet snacks. Candy corn, chocolate, etc are just a few favorites. Grocery stores line up an entire aisle of nothing but Halloween candy, tempting every shopper. While delicious, sweets should be limited…
Ingredients 6 to 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce 2 medium pears, chopped 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup chopped pecans 8 slices thick-cut bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled 4 to 6 oz. feta cheese, crumbled. Low fat poppy seed salad…
Chive Spread ¼ Greek Yogurt 1 Table Spoon finely chopped chives Salt and pepper to taste Avocado Salad 1 avocado (peeled, pitted, and diced) 1 tomato (cored and chopped) 1 cucumber (peeled, seeded, and diced) Squeeze of lime…
According to a pediatric journal, children who receive plenty of sleep throughout the night are better behaved than children with less sleep.. "Extending sleep opens the door to an effective, feasible way to improve children's health and performance," says study…
Ingredients: · 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine · 1 pound chicken breast strips · 1-2 tsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste) · 1 tbsp olive oil · 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced · 1 medium yellow…
For just about everyone, our body is our main mode of transportation. Whether if you are physically active exercising several times a week, if you walk to work, or just going back and forth from the kitchen to the couch…
Most of us walk around every day without giving much thought to what keeps us going. Heart disease just doesn't happen to "other people" - it is something that all of us need to give attention to. I'm sure you've…