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It's a fact: Exercise increases kid's test scoresEveryone intuitively decided long ago that kids and physical fitness go hand in hand. Now the New York Times Wellness Blog highlights parts of a University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana study that prove what everyone knew all a long.How The Kids...
How to make cheesy egg breakfast boats with Nature's Harvest Whole Wheat BreadNature's Harvest Bread has collaborated with Disneyto celebrate the movie "Finding Dory"with delicious and nutritious recipes, created by Registered Dietician, Heidi Diller.The objective of these recipes are to get families to eat...
Exercise cleanse or how much exercise do I need… really?Exercising over the weekend was a test of endurance for me and most of the people I saw outside. The weather was hot and humid, so whether you were attacking the garden in advance of the coming rain, or running a personal marathon, people were...
New study shows plant-based diets lower the risk of type 2 diabetesPlant-based diets are all the rage these days. Everyone is talking about whole foods diet, plant sterols, anti-inflammatory spices and herbs, but who knew that plant-based diets which are a diet high in plants would actually be correlated with a...
Vancouver eats Pho which is a highly nutritious brothVancouverites eat very well and sometimes not. With new dining establishments opening up every couple of months, it's difficult to ignore them. For a foodie, the more variety our city offers the more exciting it gets, and even the most...
The ultimate gluten-free dinner builderMaking gluten-free meals all the time, every day isn’t easy. And dinner is a particularly tough meal, since everyone is hungry, you’re shuttling kids back and forth between appointments and practices, work’s running late, et...
How to make savory quinoa stuffed bell peppersIf you are trying to go meatless this week why not opt for a savory gluten-free alternative such as quinoa stuffed peppers, rich in vitamin C, fiber, iron and magnesium.Quiona provides a complete source of protein, is gluten-free, and is a great...
Make summer parties fun with summer PEEPS!If you’re like me—and by “like me,” I mean you’re someone who, upon Easter ending, went to every local store to stock up on marshmallow PEEPS® so you didn’t have to go without them during the warmer months...
Aloe vera juice; the miracle drinkThe Aloe Vera plant, originating from the islands of Barbados and Socotra, has become popular in the United States as a miracle cure for many ailments. There are over 300 forms of aloe butAloe barbadensisandAloe succotrinaare the most effective...
Mother’s day race dayAs we move into better weather, my family decided to get more involved in non-profit walks and races. I prefer the 5ks, whatever the cause. My children, who are all adults now, have the determination to run in the 10 milers, half marathons and...
New and exciting approaches to ward off Alzheimer's diseaseIt's exciting when Maria Shriver and a team of scientists and researchers on The Dr. Oz Show bring hope to those who want preventative measures against Alzheimer's disease.On the May 6, 2016 Dr. Oz Show, many new and old methods including...
Avocado part of the newest beauty regimen?Smores, card games, and fishing are all just part of the camping experience, but so is not having a portable shower or toilet! Anyone doing remodeling has come across not having running water and knows how it feels when they have to get to work on...
Chipping away at the calories this Cinco de MayoIf you are trying to lose weight or eat healthy, you don’t have to blow it on Cinco de Mayo! You can save lots of calories by switching your chips from fat saturated store bought chips to homemade oven-baked healthy chips. This California...
Food and nutrition trends not to followTrends in fashion are similar to food trends which sometimes end up as disasters or embarrassments even decades after. Ever recall wearing bell bottoms or platform shoes that now make you want to cringe? Well, the same goes for food and nutrition...
Healthy, delicious gluten-free beverages to share and enjoy this Mother's DayMother's Day is in just a few days--it's this Sunday, May 8. If your mom (or other special woman in your life, like your aunt or grandmother) is the kind of lady who has everything, it may be best to stay away from the traditional ways of...
