Chili
Invite friends over and enjoy a great chili and company. You’ll Need 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 ½ cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 pound ground beef 1/4 pound ground pork 1 can kidney beans 1 ½ Tablespoons minced garlic 3 Tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon...
Research On Health Impact of High Cocoa Chocolate
Fifty-eight million pounds! That’s how much chocolate is purchased during the week of Valentine’s Day. We definitely have a love affair with this confection. The question is…does it love us back? Well, the latest nutritional research has some very good news: Yes, chocolate totally loves us back. Just bear...
Haley’s Comet Is Making My Cat Creaky, and Other Observations
When health pieces come out that seem too weird to be right, they probably are. The article (pulled in below for your reading pleasure) makes the point, and I’ll chat about it in this video. ARTICLE FROM WP: Trying to lose weight? The colder months might be the...
About those e-cigs
Don’t be misled by article just came out this morning in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Study of cancer-causing toxins finds e-cigarettes much safer than smoking This can lead one to think that e-cigs are a healthy alternative. And at first, it’s a bit of a no brainer. Let’s say...
February is the Month For Heart Health
Below is an excellent review by the Harvard School of Public Health for how to reduce your risk of heart problems. When heart experts talk about prevention, they usually refer to one of three types: secondary, primary and primordial prevention. [1] All three have similar elements, but different starting times...
Tortellini Soup
This Mediterranean inspired recipe is so easy to make and will easily become a staple in your kitchen. It can easily be made in bulk so invite the friends and family over. You’ll Need: 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1, 10 ounce...
Benefits Of Aerobic Exercise On The Brain: 30 Minutes Of Working Out Improves Memory, Thinking Skills
We all know about the physical benefits of working out; we become leaner, fitter, and stronger. Our body isn’t the only thing reaping gains from exercise; our brain also benefits from a sweat session. Researchers at the University of Auckland have found 30 minutes of aerobic exercise boosts brain...