Lemony Thymed Leeks Leeks are a member of the onion family and play the star in this recipe rather than a supporting role as in most recipes. This side dish pairs well with broiled or grilled fish or roasted chicken. Click here for the recipe.
In July 2014 program dietitian Vicki Bovee and her husband, Bill, committed to do a weekly challenge for a year to improve their health and lifestyle. Vicki and Bill decided to tackle a variety of challenges to eat better, eat and live more mindfully, and improve physical health and emotional well-being because there is always ...
Sponsored by United Nation’s World Health Organization (WHO), World Health Day focuses upon a different health theme each year on April 7. It is an international event to emphasize and work on important health issues or problems and many countries around the world participate. This year’s theme is “Beat Diabetes.” According to WHO the disease was ...
Take the first step to a healthier life by taking part in the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day celebrated on the first Wednesday in April. Today you are encouraged to lace up your sneakers and take 30 minutes out of your day to get up and walk. Walking is low-risk and easy to start. ...
Don’t miss out on “Take a Walk in the Park Day.” With the longer days it’s an opportunity for exercise and relaxation after the work day. A walk in the park is just what the doctor ordered to help ease your stress. It’s calming and therapeutic and it helps clear your mind and re-energize you. ...
Protect your spices. Your spice cabinet is an investment so take care of its contents by following these tips: Don’t store dried spices and herbs above the stove or on the counter next to the stove. Store them in a cool, dark place away from the heat in a tightly sealed container. Store red ...
In July 2014 program dietitian Vicki Bovee and her husband, Bill, committed to do a weekly challenge for a year to improve their health and lifestyle. Vicki and Bill decided to tackle a variety of challenges to eat better, eat and live more mindfully, and improve physical health and emotional well-being because there is always ...
Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day and some people celebrate random acts of kindness for a week. What a great way to feel good! The research confirms that practicing this behavior produces positive emotions and one can feel happier. A team of Japanese researchers found that people can become happier by counting their own ...
Italian Dressing It’s so easy to make your own healthier salad dressing. Give up the bottled dressings that are full of sodium plus ingredients you can’t pronounce and you would never find in your kitchen. If you want to substitute fresh herbs for the dry, use three times the amount of fresh. Dress your ...
In July 2014 program dietitian Vicki Bovee and her husband, Bill, committed to do a weekly challenge for a year to improve their health and lifestyle. Vicki and Bill decided to tackle a variety of challenges to eat better, eat and live more mindfully, and improve physical health and emotional well-being because there is always ...