Time is tight right now. Between work, family, shopping and partying, there are few free hours in the day. For many, when holiday activities abound, regular exercise is one of the first casualties. It’s not just something that happens during this holiday season but also at other times of the year when usual routines are […]
If you’re still looking for a crisp cookie for a cookie exchange, here’s a yummy offering with the goodness of whole grains and nuts. It’s also great if you just want to bake some cookies! Enjoy! Double Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes 4 1/2 dozen cookies 3/4 cup soft non-hydrogenated margarine 1 cup granulated sugar […]
Gluten has become an unwelcome guest in many kitchens. Somehow, for a growing segment of the population, banishing gluten from the menu has become synonymous with healthy eating. But many of these people are not gluten intolerant. They have been led to believe that gluten is a major culprit in promoting a long list of […]
Are you contemplating banishing gluten from your menu? If so, you’re not alone. Gluten-free diets are definitely hot. Much of the buzz about ridding menus of gluten began when celebrities raved about how avoiding gluten helped them maintain their svelte shape. But then many also started questioning whether their various ills such as fatigue, depression […]
We just don’t eat enough onions. All too often, they’re used simply as a flavor booster in cooking as opposed to a star ingredient. But when you look at their disease-fighting arsenal, you might want to rethink your onion eating. Onions offer a wide range of benefits including anti-cancer action and heart healthy, blood sugar […]
December has just begun but if you look around, the holiday season is well underway. It seems that festive feasting starts earlier and earlier each year. A few smart strategies are key in order to ring in the New Year in roughly the same shape as you began your seasonal celebrations, especially when it comes […]
Savoury cocktail fare can pack a mighty caloric wallop. Fried and pastry covered choices abound at this time of year. A few nibbles here and there at each festive gathering can certainly contribute to that holiday weight gain. If you’re hosting any events, here’s a make ahead offering that’s a real crowd pleaser – both […]
Trans fats made headlines earlier this month when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced plans to ban the use of artificial trans fat in processed foods, saying the fats are no longer “generally recognized as safe” for consumption. These artificial trans fats are found in food products containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, and have […]
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