Red, White & Blue Potato Salad Makes: 4 1/2 cups Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Ingredients: 2 pounds baby potatoes, a mix of white and blue (or purple) 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 3/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers, rinsed […]
Going on a road trip this summer? Here are a few healthy snacks you and your family can enjoy! Ants on a log: This snack is perfect for any age. Prepare these treats ahead of time by taking a slice of celery, swiping it with peanut butter, and adding a few raisins on top. Put […]
Sweeteners, whether they be nutritive which provide calories, or non-nutritive which do not provide calories, are added to a multitude of foods and beverages. Nutritive sweeteners fall under the category of foods called “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Non-nutritive sweeteners, more commonly referred to as artificial sweeteners, have […]
Making healthy choices can be a challenge. Here are just a few facts on foods that may taste better, but not be the best choice. Grilled vs. Fried Chicken Roasted or grilled chicken is a better choice than fried or breaded chicken because it is lower in calories and fat. Wheat […]
Did you know that family meals have a great impact on your children becoming overweight? When families have dinner together at home, they tend to eat more fruits and vegetables. When younger kids eat healthy dinners with their families, they are less likely to become overweight. By practicing dining at home with fresh cooked meals […]
Bulimia nervosa is a frequent and routine pattern of behavior which involves binging on a large amount of food in a short time period followed by purging via vomiting or laxatives. Individuals will generally binge on what ever food is available, it does not need to be something particularly good or enticing. They may make a […]
Mango Strawberry Snow Cones Prep Time: 10 mins Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Ice 2 mangoes, peeled and chopped 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 lime juiced, plus wedges for garnish Directions: Fill a food processor with ice. Process until the ice is very fine, like snow. Add the mangoes and strawberries and pulse to […]
Protein drinks are being advertised as a way to boost fitness, and that marketing targets everyone from body builders to teenagers. According to a new study, over-consuming some of those products could be dangerous, and may cause health problems over time. The investigation found some contain things like arsenic, cadmium, and lead. Experts say […]
Maintaining good nutrition is essential to a strong immune system. This will offer protection from seasonal illnesses, health problems, such as arthritis, allergies, abnormal cell development, and cancers. Protein is part of the body’s defense mechanism. Include protein into your diet, such as, seafood, lean meat, poultry and eggs. Vitamin A will help […]
Maintaining a diet high in anti-inflammatory foods can ease the adverse reactions to medications, but it also adds a healthy and tasty mix of foods into your meals. These foods also supply us with essential vitamins and minerals that help boost our immune system. Turmeric:This powerful Asian spice contains a natural anti-inflammatory compound, curcumin, […]