The Safer Easter Egg
In the past people used the dyed Easter eggs for days after Easter. The eggs were left at room temperature for long period, and the cracked eggs were still eaten. With the increased problem and…
Day: August 1, 2020
Is Coconut Oil Bad For You? Absolutely not.
There is widespread misconception that coconut oil is bad for you because it is said to raise blood cholesterol and cause heart disease. The only "proof" is one four-decades old study. The study used hydrogenated…
The Raw Truth About The Raw Food Diet
The raw food diet (or living foods diet) is a dietary regimen consisting of uncooked and unprocessed organic foods. Most of the foods consumed on this diet are fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Some followers…
Keeping Your Kids Healthy
A big problem facing today's parents is how to get their children to eat right and stay in shape. With so many high-fat and high-sugar products available from supermarkets and fast food outlets, your children…
What do you do when you’re missing an ingredient? Try substituting!
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of making a recipe to discover that you're out of one of the ingredients? It happens to everyone at one time or another but the good news…
Who’s Winning the Diet War?
In the pre-Atkins and South Beach era, when you mentioned the word "diet," it meant what we eat. Today, when you say diet, it means not so much what we eat as what we don’t…
Aloe Vera is Beneficial When Taken Internally, Too
The long spiky grey green leaves of aloe vera, edged with tiny prickles, look as if it comes from the cactus family. In fact, this long respected medicinal plant, with its spear of yellow or…
Slow Cooker and Crock-pot Cookery
Of all the kitchen appliances that I own, my crock-pot is one of the most versatile. Some crock-pots are economical, about $20 to $25 to purchase a basic name-brand model, while other models are more…
The World on Ice
Once upon a time in America, lasagna was considered ethnic, garlic was an exotic ingredient, and the only foreign foods in the freezer section were egg rolls. Now look at us - popping a frozen…
Listening to Your Body Can Save Your Life
The extreme summertime heat can pose potential health problems to almost anyone, but its danger can be magnified for those on certain types of medication. Those who are on certain types of medication may find…