Mac and cheese is one of the most beloved comfort foods — and for good reason. It's creamy, filling and delicious. But when it's made with refined carbohydrates and cheese from cow's milk, mac and cheese can lead to inflammation, digestive issues and weight gain. That's exactly why I use healthier, digestion- and figure-friendly ingredients…
Have you tried Brazilian hair straightening, also known as Brazilian keratin treatment? Many people see the keratin treatment before and after pictures and read the keratin treatment reviews and think it must be the best keratin treatment available. The results are just so impressive, particularly for people with especially unmanageable hair. I'm not trying to deny that this…
For centuries, people all over the world have used horehound (Marrubium vulgare) to naturally treat respiratory conditions. In recent times, some of the top makers of herbal cough drops and cough syrup include horehound in their formulations, which is no surprise since it is said to be one of the oldest known cough remedies! This is…
Taking dietary supplements can be a great way to get nutrients you’re missing from your diet and help support a healthy life. But, have you considered the dangers they could pose if taken indiscriminately by a child? A study released in July 2017 underscores the importance of understanding your dietary supplements and protecting your children…
There's one way of cooking vegetables that turns even veggie haters into lovers. It's easy, doesn't require fancy ingredients and is a delicious way to get more nutrients into your diet. I'm talking about roasting them, of course! You likely already roast veggies like sweet potatoes, carrots and bell peppers, but this method of cooking…
It's very common, and even considered "normal," to experience some lapse in memory and mood changes as you age. For some older people, however, forgetfulness and changes in thought processing becomes more serious due to alterations that take place in the brain. When an older adult doesn't meet the criteria for dementia, but does display noticeable…
You may reach for the spinach or kale in the supermarket to prepare your favorite salads, but what about using romaine lettuce too? Not only does it provide a mild, non-bitter taste and a satisfying crunch, romaine lettuce nutrition is also quite impressive — with the presence of powerful antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Romaine is the…
Worldwide, it's estimated that around 400 million people have the genetic disorder called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. G6PD deficiency almost always occurs in males and is most likely to affect people from parts of Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean, or the Middle East. In the U.S., about 1 in every 10 African-American males has the defective gene that…
Nearly everyone loves a good steak. But did you know that you can have a delicious vegetarian steak, too? Veggie lovers, meet this cauliflower steak recipe. What Is Cauliflower Steak? Cauliflower steak is just a fancy name for a thick slice of fresh cauliflower. When you slice cauliflower into "steaks" and then roast them in…
Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver. It's usually spread by contaminated food and water. According to a 2015 report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hepatitis A affected an estimated 2,800 people in the United States. (1) Although hepatitis A is not usually life-threatening, unlike hepatitis B or…
