Make Your Own Olympic Games
Are you excited to watch the Olympics this summer? From basketball, track, swimming, and gymnastics, it’s sure to be an exciting games! However, don’t just watch this summer- challenge your kids by making your own Olympic games at your home! Basketball Instead of a full game of basketball, play a game of “horse”. Decide who [...]
The Facts on Fat
With the rise of obesity rates here in the United States, the role of fats has become a hot topic. There is so much information floating around, that it can be hard to distinguish the significant information from the unnecessary. This will give you the important points you need to know about fats and what [...]
5 Foods That Could Save Your Life
Heart disease has been the culprit of millions of deaths of Americans. Of all the people who die annually, approximately 40% of them can be attributed to heart disease. Risk factors that are uncontrollable are family history and the aging process in general, but many risk factors can be controlled by a simple change in [...]
Coffee Is Good For Your Health New Research Says
Many believe that the act of indulging in a daily coffee habit is a vice; however, growing research suggests that this may be a total misconception. Several studies have shown that there are substantial benefits to moderate coffee consumption including reduced risk of stroke, depression, dementia and several cancers. This shouldn’t come as a total [...]
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Foodie Friday: Okra
Okra was first discovered in Ethiopia around the 12th Century B.C. and became popular throughout Africa and the Middle East. It came to America through the slave trades and became very popular in the South. Okra, like many vegetables, is high in nutrients and low in calories and fat. A have cup of cooked [...]
The Secret To Eating Less And Getting Lean
Did your mother ever tell you to stop inhaling and chew your food? It turns out, she’s right. A study in 2011 looked at the chewing differences between lean and obese men. 14 obese subjects and 16 lean subjects were given a 2200 calorie meal in two different sessions and the effects were then studied. [...]
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7 Kitchen Safety Tips You Need to Know
Foods are regulated by firm safety laws throughout the chain of food production; once you purchase the food however, the responsibility is in your hands. Once you bring food home, maintaining a safe kitchen is important to prevent both illness and injury. Below are 7 of the best tips for a clean and safe kitchen: [...]
