People have been using herbs and spices for health longer than they’ve been using fire. Evidence even seems to suggest that cultural tastes evolved to desire spices that were required for good health – hotter regions using spices that protect food from spoiling, higher salt use in areas where the inhabitants need to retain water.
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According to WebMD, close to 11 million Americans practice yoga. The health benefits of yoga are hard to ignore: increased flexibility, strength and balance; relaxation and stress relief; positive changes in mood and better focus. For beginners, choosing a type a yoga, is as individual as the reason for choosing yoga in the first place.
To help [...]
Greening your home may be the first step towards improving your health and improving the air quality of your home is possibly the best place to start. Many homes contain irritants that contribute to poor air quality. Older homes may have layers of lead based paints, while any home may contain molds, bacteria, pollen, [...]
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1 in 5 Americans is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Most of these folks won't even find out they have diabetes until they've had the disease for 7-10 years. This is why early detection and prevention methods are so important. High blood sugar can start to do damage to your internal organs long before you realize your diabetic.
Tomatoes are high in vitamin C, good sources of vitamin A and lycopene, and pack a powerful punch of phytochemicals and antioxidants. All around I consider tomatoes a nearly-perfect food, but today I’m going to focus on just one of the amazing health benefits found in this sweet, succulent fruit. (And, yes, scientifically speaking tomatoes [...]
As a chef for 20 years, what’s the toughest challenge I’ve ever faced? Soufflés? Demi-glaces? Deep-fried Turkeys? Forget about it. Try getting a five-year-old to willingly eat something other than French fries.
Here are 5 easy tips to help that picky eater change his or her ways.
Sit down and eat with your kids. I know this one sounds [...]
In our busy lives it's often difficult to find the time, and energy, to exercise. I chase my kids all around the house, schoolwork, meetings, soccer practices — it's never ending and there never seems to be time to go to the gym. But there are ways you can work a little exercise into your [...]
For Beginners: Understanding the Different Types of YogaThere are seven major types of yoga performed throughout the world as a form of exercise. People who are interested in yoga should try out one or two different practices to choose the one they prefer, but a simple comparison of the types can help to narrow down the choices you'll see in fitness magazines, gym schedules and home fitness instructional DVDs.
The Fight Against Chronic DiseaseEli Lilly and Company recently unveiled a small tool aimed at battling a big problem — chronic disease. Lilly's free pocket-sized health book, A Healthy You! — America's Guide to Healthy Living, puts useful tips and resources in the hands of Americans to help them lead a healthy life and prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
When I became ready to make a difference in my health and weight, diet was the only place I wanted to make changes. Then something happened, as my nutrition improved, I had more energy and eventually I started thinking about fitness.
My favorite tip? Limit "Screen Time." It's a goal I sometimes struggle with -- especially when [...]
We're so lucky! It's getting easier and easier to find healthy food. Even mainstream stores like Von's and Ralph's are jumping onto the organic fruit cart. Unfortunately, all these choices have yet to make prices fall. How can we make our food budget go farther and still stick to our goals for a healthy diet?
Crispy Pears For Fruit Lovers On The GoFreeze-dried fruit snacks? Do I look like an astronaut? These freeze-dried treats aren’t just for space cadets.
This super-delish dish is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies without giving up the meaty taste that makes chili a winter comfort food.
I like to serve up a large 2-cup bowl with one of Krusteaz-brand honey cornbread muffins. And at around 2 points* per cup, it’s a great filling meal that helps [...]
