Category: Nutrition

Caramel – The sweet, the salty, and the health concerns

Caramel – The sweet, the salty, and the health concerns

Eating candy as children was such a fun treat to enjoy, sometimes earn, and to look forward to having. Into adulthood, we learn the consequences of eating candy when it comes to our health. We knew as kids we could… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Cilantro – Tasty, spicy, beneficial herb

Cilantro – Tasty, spicy, beneficial herb

Cilantro is a popular herb packed with flavor and versatility. It is widely used in dishes/recipes from the Mediterranean, Mexico, Asia, and India. Cilantro can be an ingredient in salsa, noodle dishes, curry, and guacamole. Some say salt and other… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Gardening, Health, Nutrition
Fasting – Weight loss pros and cons to this approach

Fasting – Weight loss pros and cons to this approach

Fasting has become one of the most talked-about trends in the health and fitness world. From intermittent fasting (IF) to prolonged fasts, many people are turning to these eating patterns in hopes of shedding pounds and improving health. But is… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Emotional eating – When food isn’t just food

Emotional eating – When food isn’t just food

Emotional eating isn’t just about food….it’s about feelings. The late-night ice cream binge or the bottomless bag of chips during a stressful day isn’t always driven by physical hunger. It’s often a response to emotional discomfort, a way to soothe,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Eat right, live longer!

Eat right, live longer!

There is a saying that “If slaughterhouses had glass walls, we all would be vegetarians”. What will be presented in this article is what happens behind those windowless walls. One of two things will happen by the end of this… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Nutrition
Alfalfa – Secrets revealed of this herb

Alfalfa – Secrets revealed of this herb

Used primarily to feed livestock, alfalfa is a herb some people incorporate into their diet. It is considered both a herb and legume originating from South and Central Asia. Dried leaves can be used to make a supplement form, but… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition
Jell-O –Jiggle of gelatin

Jell-O –Jiggle of gelatin

Since 1897 Jello has filled happy bellies as a jiggly dessert. May associate it with eating a low-calorie diet, on hospital trays, and in school lunches/cafeteria food. Kraft foods is the owner of “Jell-O”. It can be sold as a… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Is there a diet that promotes good health?

Is there a diet that promotes good health?

In this world we are all subjected to various ways of life. When we select an option, we cannot convince people to make changes. All we can do is to present options and explain how the choice we made worked… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Food, Health, Nutrition
Baked vs Grilled – Which meat preparation is healthier??

Baked vs Grilled – Which meat preparation is healthier??

Making healthy eating choices doesn’t have to be complicated and sometimes we learn quite a bit along the way. Baking and grilling are healthier cooking methods versus frying (in most cases), but is it possible that between the two, that… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Macaroni & Cheese – Favorite noodle dish

Macaroni & Cheese – Favorite noodle dish

One of many people’s favorite comfort foods and a dish served at many social occasions/holidays, is delicious macaroni and cheese. Unless you are lactose intolerant, most of us have had a homemade or out-of-a-box version of this noodle and cheese… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition