In our kitchen makeover series of blogs, we have talked about appliances to keep in your kitchen, and how to stock your fridge and freezer. Now we are going to tackle the pantry. It is important to stock up your pantry with staple items that help you fix a quick nutritious meal at home without […]
Eating out too often is not good for your health. The standard excuse we use is that cooking is a time-consuming chore. However, investing in the right appliances can decrease the time you spend in the kitchen and help you create delicious, healthy meals with less effort. Here are the top five kitchen appliances we […]
A 2013 survey by Public Policy Polling found that around 40 million people in the United States identify themselves as vegetarian. The term ‘vegetarian’ has historically been a subject of prejudice, misconceptions and ridicule. However, the majority of people who decide to forgo meat do it out of compassion for all living things, respect for the […]
Medical researchers are advising physicians to strongly advocate for plant-based diets as a cost effective intervention to combat rising health care costs. A special report published The Permanente Journal states that unhealthy lifestyle choices are contributing to the spread of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The article stresses the importance of limiting meats, dairy and […]
There are more reasons to go Meatless on Mondays than just better health. Going meatless just one day a week can also help protect the environment by promoting energy conservation, reducing environmental pollution, and helping to relieve world hunger all by eating less meat. Producing just one pound of beef uses as much water as […]
Have you heard the phrase, “Eat a Rainbow”? Think about red, green, yellow, orange, blue, purple, and even white. These natural colors present in fruits and vegetables supply us with powerful antioxidants and nutrients that help build immunity and reduce risk of many chronic diseases. With summer approaching, it’s the perfect time to add color […]
Chances are you or someone you know has high blood pressure. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, usually has no symptoms and affects 1 in 3 American adults. This occurs when your blood presses too hard against the walls of your blood vessels. High blood pressure by itself rarely produces symptoms, but over time, […]
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