Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Cheesecake is one of those desserts that inspire a quest for perfection. For centuries, people have been collecting, comparing, and cherishing their own favorite recipes for this sinfully delicious treat. The earliest cheesecake recipes can be traced to ancient Greece and Rome, cultures that loved the decadent life. Historians believe…
Most people confuse an avocado as a vegetable when it’s actually a fruit. Whether used in a salad or prepared as guacamole, avocado isn’t just delicious — it packs a mean nutritional punch. Avocados, which are low in calories, are rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, thiamine and riboflavin. Each…
The holidays are notorious for being a time when even the most health-conscious woman lets her fitness goals slip to the wayside as she happily accepts a second helping of mom’s famous pumpkin pie and skips that day’s planned trip to the gym. All those indulgences coupled with a busy…
Whether you travel away from home, or you’re the one who hosts family and friends for the yearly Thanksgiving meal, think about keeping your kids safe and occupied during the holiday. The stove may be putting out delicious smells and tastes, but be sure you’ve got an eye on it…
There are a descending series of numerological cycles that affect your life. Some of them will be in play for decades at a time. Others will only affect your life for a matter of days, or even a single day. Of all of them, the one cycle that you’ll feel…
Sneaking fruits and vegetables into other types of food can be an easy and rewarding process. If you are sick of arguing over one helping of peas at dinner just do what the savvy moms do, sneak it into other dishes! Read on for healthy recipes that benefit from a…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Sometimes you need a meal in a hurry. Whether you have unexpected guests, you just came home from work or you simply don’t want to spend an hour in the kitchen, there are plenty of ways to make a great meal in just 20 minutes that don’t involve picking up…
You and your partner have made a pact to get healthy. You’re both determined to shed those extra tires. You’re both eating healthy and exercising. After just one week, he’s lost five pounds and you’ve only lost one pound. The following week, he drops three pounds while you shed one…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
by Kari Nichols Eating is something we all do — when we’re hungry, when it’s meal time or when we’re bored. Dining is the delight we take in eating some special, tasty, wonderful food, not just a boring fulfillment of a growling stomach or necessary nutrition. Those who love food…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by Andrea Francese Every countless high school graduates pack their bags and ready themselves to leave the nest, but the threat of a dreaded weight gain looms. Some suggest that the freshman 15 is merely a myth, but recent studies show that there may be some truth to the notion….