One of the most common things associated with Easter treats is chocolate. Every year, children receive baskets full of chocolate treats that are hard on their teeth and bad for their health. This Easter, consider […]
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Crisp & Fresh Lettuce Storage Tips Part 2
Store your lettuce in a dry, sealable, plastic bag. Condensation with gather on the inside of the bag even though the lettuce has been dried, so line the bag with paper towel before adding the […]
Healthy Valentine’s Meal Ideas Part 2
Toss a salad to go with dinner. Instead of store bought croutons on the top, use cubed pieces of wheat bread. Wash them with a little butter or reduced fat margarine and pop them into […]
Factors That Affect Body Weight 2
Genetic Factors Continued A number of genes are responsible for regulating body weight. More than a decade ago, researchers at Rockefeller University discovered that mutations in a gene—called the obesity (ob) gene— prevented a strain […]
Eating Right for Weight Control 5
Metabolism This is the process that extracts and utilizes energy (measured in calories) from food. Even at rest, energy is needed for many functions, such as breathing, the beating of your heart, and cell growth […]
Ways to Eat Fruit on the Run 1
Let’s face it, we’re all busy. If we have to remember one more thing today, even if it is beneficial to our health, the chances of actually remembering it are slim to none. According to […]
The 5 Factor Diet Part 2
With this diet plan, meals should not be skipped. Going for a long period of time between meals causes the body to store fat instead of burn it. As is true of any diet, if […]