Tag: health and wellness
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May 22, 2009 01:12 PM EDT --
Foods that are rich in antioxidants-such as berries, dark leafy greens, grapes, carrots, beets and tomatoes-have been proven to keep your brain in peak working order by preventing cholesterol from lining . . .
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May 19, 2009 12:35 PM EDT --
You can make this smoothie year-'round because it contains frozen fruit. The ripeness of the banana is important here: if the banana is more starchy than sweet, your smoothie will taste dull. Blueberries . . .
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June 12, 2009 04:29 PM EDT --
Instead of coffee, sip more tea. Peppermint is a proven brain stimulator that promotes concentration, while green and black teas help prevent memory loss. Lemon balm, a member of the mint family, also . . .
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June 02, 2009 01:51 PM EDT --
4 apples cored, peeled, and sliced
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup flour
1 cup oats
1/3 cup butter , softened
1 teaspoon each of ground nutmeg and cinnamon
Heat the oven to 375. Place the apples . . .
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May 14, 2009 12:35 PM EDT --
Summer is the time to enjoy outdoor alfresco dining.. Enjoy the freshest flavors of the summer vegetables with these very easy to make recipes. Plus you don't have to worry about too many calories. . . .
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May 17, 2009 05:07 PM EDT --
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs slightly beaten
3 medium sized bananas mashed
1 cup all purpose floor
1 cup whole wheat floor
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of soda . . .
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May 11, 2009 02:58 PM EDT --
1 cup sugar
3 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup chopped Almonds ( you can use pecans or any other nuts per your liking)
3 egg whites, lightly beaten until just foamy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract . . .
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May 05, 2009 01:16 PM EDT --
I just got this e-mail and its worth sharing: A new study has revealed that some baby foods contain "staggering" amounts of sugar and fat that make them worse than the so called junk food . . .
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May 11, 2009 03:06 PM EDT --
2 quarts chicken stock
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pepper, seeded and minced, if desired
1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced, or 1 (14-ounce) can, . . .
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September 08, 2009 12:01 PM EDT --
One of my neighbor brought this as an appetizer dip for our block party and it was instant hit... Thought of sharing the same yummy receipe
Ingredients
8 ounces sharp shredded Cheddar cheese
8 ounces . . .
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September 06, 2009 02:21 PM EDT --
Ingredients :
1 cup of instant potato flakes 1/2 package of Cream Cheese softened: 1cup 1 cup of sour cream 1/2 cup of Milk 2 green onions, sliced and chopped 1 cup of shredded montarary . . .
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May 21, 2009 04:00 PM EDT --
I like Gather, Facebook and Orkut so much.. But now there is a reson to like social networking more...People who maintain strong connections with friends and family not only live up to 20 percent longer, . . .
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July 02, 2008 02:26 PM EDT --
When I'm having a stressful day or I'm feeling run down, I try to find some natural ways to put me in a better mood. Aside from eating a healthy snack or doing some light exercise, I often turn . . .
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August 14, 2008 01:54 PM EDT --
Today I started off on the wrong foot - Bojangles was brought into the office for a client meeting, and I gave into the biscuits and sweet tea.
However, this week I've been pretty healthy. . . .
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May 19, 2009 12:55 PM EDT --
Cross-train your brain
Cross-training simply means doing exercises that alternately work the left (verbal memory and logic) and right (visual memory) sides of the brain, thereby boosting mental agility . . .
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May 29, 2009 12:09 PM EDT --
Besides giving you a kick start in the morning, your favourite cup of tea has the potential to keep heart attacks at bay.
What's more, a daily cup of tea also boosts the brain, according to a . . .
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June 01, 2009 12:10 PM EDT --
Forcing yourself to use your nondominant hand expands brain circuits that are connected to that hand, leading to increased mental agility. If you're a lefty, try using your right hand to brush your teeth . . .
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June 01, 2009 05:18 PM EDT --
5-6 Medium red potatoes, boiled and chopped 1 cup of tomatoes, diced 1 medium onion, sliced thin 1 medium cucumber, chopped 1/3 cup of fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbsp fresh chives 2 large cloves of . . .
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June 11, 2008 11:34 AM EDT --
Today I ran across an article over at ThinkSlim that suggested an easy way to lose weight during TV watching is to do an easy chore during commercial breaks like vacumming or unloading the dishwasher. . . .
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February 23, 2009 11:50 AM EST --
Are you looking to improve your life and overall health and wellness? Do you want to have better, more balanced moods so you can get through your day-to-day activities?
It’s important to make . . .
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